Patriotism filled the Music Building as the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus sang, drummed and tapped into the hearts of the people in attendance.
From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus held a free...
The College of Visual and Performing Arts held their annual Jazz Day event where high school jazz bands and their directors from all over the Midwest performed for students from other high schools, parents and the faculty of the NIU School of Music.
Roosevelt...
By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer
| October 30, 2024
A string quartet moved more than just their bows Tuesday night. They performed moving pieces that left the audience enriched.
The Avalon String Quartet played at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Recital Hall of the Music Building. The quartet included musicians...
The DeKalb Public Library will be hosting an after-hours concert featuring NIU’s Suzuki Strings on Sunday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the main lobby.
The Suzuki method is a unique way of teaching children and teens music. According to the DeKalb Public...
Theater, music and art galore. Check out events happening this Saturday at NIU and in local Dekalb.
After-Hours Concert
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. join the NIU Steelband at the DeKalb Public Library, located at 309 Oak St. DeKalb, for an eclectic performance....
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
| February 16, 2023
Last March, Big Time Rush announced that they were going on tour. My friend is a big fan of Big Time Rush, and she has never seen them in concert before. When I saw that they were going on tour and would make a stop in Chicago, I immediately bought tickets...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| February 6, 2023
Mavis Staples played to a packed audience at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday night, marking her first-ever performance in DeKalb.
The NIU Concert Choir and the NIU Black Choir opened for Staples, performing a brief set together. Their lively performance...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| January 25, 2023
Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples is performing at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N 2nd St in DeKalb.
Mavis Staples has amassed many awards over the course of her long career. Her most recent win came as a featured artist...
Alternative rock band Plain White T’s took the stage 7 p.m. Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., rocking the crowd with a polished, energetic show that proved their new material is just as much of a blast to listen to as their beloved...
Glam rock group Sweet is coming to DeKalb 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Sweet is known for hit songs like “Ballroom Blitz” and “Fox On The Run,” and is currently on it’s 50th anniversary tour across the country.Sweet...
The School of Music’s World Music Concert showcased diversity, yet the performance as a whole was outshined by a lack of organization and professionalism.Sunday afternoon at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave., performers brought together...
