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NIU Steelband to perform memorial concert

By Chris Plumery | November 11, 2019

DeKALB – NIU’s Steelband will perform Nov. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Music Building inside Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The Steelband is a 35-member group and consists of steelpan and percussion majors. The band performs at public schools, colleges...

NIU to hold percussion ensemble concert

By Kevin Bartelt | April 14, 2013

Students interested in hearing some successful musicians may check out the NIU percussion ensemble concert at 8 p.m. today at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The concert is called “Maximum/Minimalist” and features American minimalist composers...

NIU student keeps up the beat with the Bears

By Kevin Bartelt | October 14, 2012

Daniel Eastwood has taken his passion for music to the next level. The senior percussion performance major built himself quite the résumé when he completed his third season with the Chicago Bears Drumline. Before delving into his future aspirations,...