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Jazz combo to perform at Olson Gallery’s “The Risk Worth Taking” exhibition reception, Oct. 15

A jazz combo from the NIU School of Music will perform at the exhibition reception for Kevin Cole's (NIU '84) exhibition in the Jack Olson Gallery, "The Risk Worth Taking." The reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the Olson Gallery, and follows Cole's artist talk,...

Huskie Spotlight: Kijuana Duplessis, ’28, Music Education

Kijuana Duplessis is a music education major and member of the NIU Steelband from Antigua and Barbuda, who says, "I chose this course of study because music has always been a major part of my life, and I knew early on that I wanted to build my future around it. My...

Homecoming includes a mural painting that you can help bring to life

One of the many activities to enjoy during Homecoming Week is an NIU Homecoming inspired mural that you can not only watch be painted, you’re invited to join in on the painting! The mural's theme draws on NIU's Recycled Boat Race, a long-standing and revitalized...

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Arcomusical under consideration for 2018 Grammy Award

Oct 23, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

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,...

2017-18 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History lineup

Oct 17, 2017 | Art and Design, xFeatured

The lineup for the 2017-2018 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History series in the NIU College of Art and Design has been set. Join us in room 100 of the Art Building (Jack Ahrends Hall) on the main campus of NIU. All of these talks are free of charge and...

Community School of the Arts Sinfonia Concerto Competition applications due Oct. 23

Oct 17, 2017 | Community School of the Arts, xFeatured

The Community School of the Arts at Northern Illinois University invites musicians 18 years and younger to compete in the annual CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition. The deadline for applications is October 23. Auditions are scheduled in the Recital Hall of the NIU...

Suzuki workshop offered at NIU, Nov. 4

Oct 13, 2017 | Community School of the Arts, xFeatured

At the annual NIU Suzuki Workshop on Saturday November 4, guest Suzuki teachers from Wisconsin, Iowa and Alabama will visit the NIU Music Building to work with NIU Suzuki Strings students, and with guest violin and cello students representing Suzuki programs...

School of Art and Design hosts Frankie Flood, Oct 11-12

Oct 11, 2017 | Art and Design, xFeatured

SOAD will be hosting artist Frankie Flood on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday October 12 for a number of lectures and demonstrations. All are open to any interested students. Frankie Flood is an Associate Professor of Art at Appalachian State University, and the...

Cor Cantiamo Presents: Vocal Tapestries, Oct. 22

Oct 11, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

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 alum Jim Roberts tells percussion students the best instrument is ‘right between your ears’

Oct 4, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

More than 30 years after he graduated with a Master of Performance from the NIU School of Music, Jim Roberts was back on campus for a visit, interacting with NIU students and faculty and reflecting on how his time here guided his career. Roberts is an accomplished...

NIU welcomes Yale Whiffenpoofs, Oct. 9

Oct 3, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

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...

Cor Cantiamo receives support from Wurlitzer Foundation and DeKalb County Community Foundation

Sep 29, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

Cor Cantiamo, ensemble in residence at the NIU School of Music, has recently received significant grants from three local organizations. Cor Cantiamo received $7,500 from the Wurlitzer Foundation, and $2,000 from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. These funds...