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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...

High School students to play with ABBA tribute

By Jacob Roushia | October 30, 2019

DeKALB – DeKalb students will join the orchestra of The ABBA Show at the Egyptian Theatre. Four students from DeKalb Public High School will be a part of the orchestra performing the songs “Honey Honey,” “If it Wasn’t For the Night” and “Slipping...

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings to perform annual Halloween concert

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings will perform their annual Halloween Concert in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall 5:30 to 6:30 p.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Music Building.Trick-or-treating will also take place...

Music isn’t just for music majors

By Jordan Radloff | October 20, 2019

Music is something that can remain a part of students’ lives even after choosing not to participate in college. While it may seem like having a music degree is required in order to continue in music, there are still chances for non-music majors to perform...

Weekend Guide October 8

By Northern Star staff | October 8, 2015

With midterms underway, spend your study breaks tyring something new this weekend.TodayWhat better way to celebrate the end of a tiring and stressful week than with cupcakes and conversation? Stop by the First-and Second-Year Experience office located...

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Oct. 11 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The concert featured the world premiere of composer Adam Silverman’s “The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: Concerto for Violin and Cello,” which had solos from sisters Elisa and Amy Sue Barston.

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra to hold 38th season finale

By Northern Star staff | April 28, 2015

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will hold its 38th season finale Saturday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The symphony orchestra will perform “Symphony No. 31,” “Songs of a Wayfarer” and “The Rite of Spring” at 7:30 p.m.Music director...

Inaugural Artigras to celebrate art with parade, receptions May 2

By Northern Star staff | March 30, 2015

Locals will be able to celebrate art at the inaugural Artigras on May 2.The event will feature an arts parade 3 to 4 p.m. starting in downtown DeKalb and ending at the School of Art and Design. Afterward, shuttles will take attendees between five exhibition...

Get festive with 4 spooky fall events

By Darius Parker | October 27, 2014

Tis the season for trick-or-treating and jack-o-lanterns, so here are four things to do to keep your haunted spirits lifted.1. Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s free Halloween ConcertWhat better way to start the dawn of Halloween than enjoying some Halloween...

Garage Orchestra shines at Concerts in the Park

By Deanna Frances | July 15, 2013

When music by Queen is played live, most people don’t expect it from violins and cellos. This was not the case when the Garage Orchestra performed classic rock at The Sycamore Park District’s “Concerts in the Park” on Thursday.The Garage Orchestra,...