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The NIU Jazz Ensemble performs in front of an audience Tuesday night. The NIU Jazz Ensemble performed several songs from various jazz artists. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

NIU Jazz Ensemble brings harmony through jazz classics

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 19, 2024

The halls of the Music Building radiated a soothing, harmonic melody from a concoction of trombones, saxophones, pianos and other instruments Tuesday night.  The NIU Jazz Ensemble performed eight songs in their large ensemble concert from 7 p.m. to...

The Chinese Music Ensemble prepares to take a bow after performing the Taiwanese folk song, "Peach Blossom Ferry Crossing." The World Music program performed several pieces of East Asian music in a concert Wednesday. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

World Music Program delivers an explosion of East Asian music

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 13, 2024

The members of the World Music Program delivered an astounding display of East Asian music Wednesday.  At 5 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building, members of the World Music Program and guest performers played various pieces of East Asian...

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs to the audience to kick off the concert on Wednesday night in the Boutell Concert Hall. The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra performed several spooky songs in celebration of Halloween. (Nia Jackson | Northern Star)

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra delivers terrifying tunes

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 30, 2024

On the eve of Halloween, the Boutell Concert Hall overflowed with brightly dressed spectators and terrifying tunes of the past.  The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra held their annual Halloween concert at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and played...