Ethan Cowburn, ’25 honored by online Thai music competition

Ethan Cowburn, who earned his master of music in 2025 from the NIU School of Music was awarded the Special Prize and International Award for the sixth anniversary of the ทำนองหลักเพลงไทย. The ทำนองหลักเพลงไทย is an online Thai music competition creted by Pokpong...

Huskie Spotlight: Kacee Dugas, M.M. World Music and Cello Performance

Kacee Dugas is pursuing her master of music in world music performance and cello performance. She is also teaching MUHL 222: World Music and Cultures. "I'm learning a lot as a dual student/teacher, and I love getting to share what I'm studying." Read Kacee's entire...

Gabriel Wade, ’24 advances to finals of Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition

Gabriel Wade, who earned his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the NIU School of Music in 2024 is one of three finalists in the 2026 Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition at the International Trumpet Guild's 50th Anniversary Conference at the Eastman School of...

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Arcomusical under consideration for 2018 Grammy Award

Arcomusical under consideration for 2018 Grammy Award

Arcomusical, a sextet of Afro-Brazilian berimbau musical bows, directed by NIU Professor and Head of Percussion Studies Gregory Beyer, is on the ballot for consideration for the 2018 Grammy Awards in the category of Best World Music Album.  Arcomusical's album,...

Cor Cantiamo Presents: Vocal Tapestries, Oct. 22

Cor Cantiamo Presents: Vocal Tapestries, Oct. 22

Cor Cantiamo, an NIU Ensemble in Residence, will present their fall concert, Sunday, October 22 at 3 p.m. in the NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.  Cor Cantiamo is a professional 24-voice chamber choir that works to bring world class artistry to the DeKalb community...

NIU welcomes Yale Whiffenpoofs, Oct. 9

NIU welcomes Yale Whiffenpoofs, Oct. 9

For anyone anxiously awaiting the release of "Pitch Perfect 3" in December, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, the oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group will perform at NIU, Monday, October 9 at 8 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building.  Admission...

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