Concerts & Events

Apr 27, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Apr 28, 2024 3:00pm

Symphonic Band

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Apr 28, 2024 7:30pm

Gabriela Montero, piano

Galvin Recital Hall

May 4, 2024 7:30pm

SOLD OUT: An Tran, guitar

Galvin Recital Hall

May 23, 2024 7:30pm - May 26, 2024 3:00pm

Mozart's Così fan tutte

Cahn Auditorium

Upcoming Events

Apr 23, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra

Galvin Recital Hall

Apr 24, 2024 8:30pm

Jackson Pierzina, bass-baritone

Galvin Recital Hall

Apr 25, 2024 8:30pm

Ashrey Shah, clarinet

Galvin Recital Hall

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

The Ryan Center for the Musical Arts sits at the southeast corner of campus, adjacent to the Bienen School's other music facilities.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Named one of the most impressive performance spaces in Chicago, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall features excellent acoustics and views.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.

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Bienen News

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Together in musical harmony

April 23, 2024

Nearly 250 Bienen students will take the stage for a powerful collaborative performance led by Director of Orchestras Donald Schleicher and Director of Choral Organizations Andrew Megill.

Derrick Gardner appointed Director of Jazz Studies

April 18, 2024

Jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner has been appointed Director of Jazz Studies at the Bienen School of Music. He has served as Interim Director of Jazz Studies since September 2022.

A final bow for Mallory Thompson

April 16, 2024

After nearly three decades of dedication and service to the Bienen School of Music, Mallory Thompson is preparing to take her final bows in the first of two final concerts at Northwestern.

George Lewis to address Bienen School class of 2024

April 15, 2024

Composer, musicologist, and trombonist George Lewis will present the Bienen School of Music’s convocation address on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Violinist Jinjoo Cho to join Northwestern Bienen School faculty

April 11, 2024

South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho has been appointed associate professor of violin at the Bienen School of Music.

Renowned music festival comes to Northwestern

March 1, 2024

The Gateways Music Festival, which connects and supports classical musicians of African descent, will launch a series of Chicago area performances at Northwestern.

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