Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Undergraduate programs include:
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Graduate Programs

• Graduate programs include:
  • Master of Music
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Areas of Study

• Areas of study include:
  • Brass
  • Composition & Music Technology
  • Conducting & Ensembles
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Education
  • Music Theory & Cognition
  • Musicology
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Strings, Harp & Guitar
  • Voice & Opera
  • Woodwinds

Dual Degrees / Double Majors

• Dual degrees and double majors are available in:
  • Music & Liberal Arts
  • Music & Communication
  • Music & Education and Social Policy
  • Music & Engineering
  • Music & Journalism

Minors & Certificates

• Minors are available in:
  • Arts Administration
  • General Music
  • Music Cognition
  • Music Composition
  • Music Criticism
  • Music Education
  • Music Technology
  • Music Theory
  • Musicology
• Certificates are available in:
  • Music Teaching and Learning

Performing Ensembles

• Performing ensembles include:
  • Baroque Music Ensemble
  • Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble
  • Chamber Music
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Concert Band
  • Contemporary Music Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Jazz Orchestra
  • Jazz Small Ensembles
  • Northwestern Camerata
  • Philharmonia
  • Symphonic Band
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
  • University Chorale
  • University Singers

Opportunities for Nonmajors

• Opportunities are available for non-majors to participate in music programs.

Summer Session

• Summer performance workshops include:
  • Conducting and Wind Music Symposium
  • Guitar Workshop
  • Northwestern Bach Academy
  • Percussion Symposium
  • Violin Institute
  • Vocal Performance Seminar
• Non-major classes are also available during the summer session.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad opportunities are available for music students.

Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning in the Studio Context

Overview

The Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning in the Studio Context is designed for currently enrolled MM and DMA students in the Bienen School of Music. This certificate focuses on best practices in teaching and learning music in studio contexts.

Courses

• Required course: Studio Music Teaching and Learning (1 unit)
• Electives (3 units): Chosen from options including:
  • WIND_PER 359 Teaching Techniques (0.5 CR)
  • STRINGS 311 Suzuki Pedagogy (0.5 CR)
  • MUSIC_ED 437 Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning
  • MUSIC_ED 422 Curriculum Development in Music Education
  • MUSIC_ED 435 Selected Topics (various topics)

Admission

• Admission information for undergraduate and graduate programs is available, including application timelines, auditions, program requirements, financial aid, and tuition fees.

Faculty

• Faculty areas of study include:
  • All Faculty
  • Brass
  • Composition & Music Technology
  • Conducting & Ensembles
  • Faculty Emeriti
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Education
  • Music Theory & Cognition
  • Musicology
  • Nonmajor
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Strings, Harp & Guitar
  • Voice & Opera
  • Woodwinds

Concerts & Events

• Concerts and events include:
  • Concerts & Events Calendar
  • Subscription Series
  • Ticket Office & Information
  • Live Stream
• Bienen Ensembles:
  • Bands
  • Choirs
  • Jazz
  • Opera
  • Orchestras
  • Contemporary Music Ensemble
  • Studio Ensembles
• Recitals & Lectures:
  • Visiting Artists
  • Faculty Recitals
  • Student Recitals
  • Lectures
• Festivals & Series:
  • Institute for New Music
  • Keyboard Conversations
  • Segovia Classical Guitar Series
  • Skyline Piano Artist Series
  • Tichio-Finnie Vocal Master Class Series
  • Winter Chamber Music Festival

Davee Media Library

• The Davee Media Library offers a range of videos, including:
  • All Videos
  • Bands
  • Choirs
  • Jazz
  • Lectures & Interviews
  • Master Classes
  • New Music
  • Opera
  • Orchestras
  • Recitals & Chamber Music
  • Visiting Artists

About

• Information about the Bienen School of Music, including its values, history, leadership, facilities, and international prizes, is available.