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Guest musician David Schrader performs a musical piece during his organ recital at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on Sunday afternoon.

David Schrader performs at NIU

By Kevin Steiger | January 22, 2013

Special guest artist and accomplished organ musiscian, David Schrader performed some of his favorite pieces for free on Sunday. The organ recital ran from 3 to 5 p.m. inside the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. During the first act, Schrader played L’Ascension...

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra to present holiday concert

By Northern Star Staff | November 27, 2012

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will present Holiday Pops Concert: Winter Wonderland at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building, according to a news release. The concert will feature many holiday favorites, including...

Latin Jazz Ensemble to host Latin Jazz Dance Party

By Jessica Cabe | April 3, 2012

Band concerts and dance parties rarely go together. But the Latin Jazz Ensemble works hard every year to bring a cultural experience to the campus rather than a sit-down concert. The LJE and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies will host the...

Five high school orchestras participate in String Day

By Jessica Cabe | February 26, 2012

The School of Music strung some potential students along Thursday. But deception was hardly the program’s aim. Five high school orchestras filled Boutell Memorial Concert Hall with their best sound. The performances were just one part of String Day,...

(From left) Laura Barger and Ning Yu, the pianists of Yarn/Wire,
sit opposte of Ian Antonio and Russel Greenberb, the percussionists
of the group. Yarn/Wire will be performing at 11 a.m. today and 8
p.m. tonight and Wednesday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in
the Music Building

New Music Festival to promote living artists

By Jessica Cabe | October 31, 2011

Move over, Beethoven.The New Music Ensemble, under the direction of Greg Beyer, associate professor in the School of Music, will deliver the second annual New Music Festival, a 7 p.m. lecture and 8 p.m. concert, tonight and Wednesday in the Boutell Memorial...

Students comment on the meaning of being Latino

Students comment on the meaning of being Latino

By Jessica Cabe | October 10, 2011

Teatro Americano is Spanish for American theater. The professional ensemble from Teatro Americano, a part of Latinos Progresando, performed the original play Equanimity in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. With October being Latino...

Electronic music concert to shake the Music Building

By Chris Krapek | April 28, 2011

DeKALB | Circuit-bending, dub-stepping, face-melting. RaWElectrics will take place. tonight at 8 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The genre-spanning show will feature two DJ's, two drummers, electric and bass guitars, an...

The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble performs Thursday night at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.

Middle Eastern Music Ensemble debuts in DeKalb

By Troy Doetch | November 18, 2010

DeKALB | NIU's School of Music showcased its brand-new, multicultural ensemble last night.The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble debuted at 8 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of the Music Building.The group was formed this fall with the help of two...