Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.

With its proximity to the cultural hub of Chicago, conservatory-level musical training and engaging academic environment, the Bienen School of Music provides students an educational atmosphere unlike any other. Undergraduates may pursue dual degrees or double majors (music plus an outside field) or an ad hoc (self-designed) major.

70 Arts Circle Drive, Room 2-120

Evanston, IL 60208

847-491-3141

The Bienen School of Music is dedicated to the next generation of musicians, and that means helping our students and alumni prepare for finding a job in their chosen field. In addition to training with faculties who have achieved success in the music industry, we also partner with Northwestern Career Advancement Office to provide a wide array of career planning services that can help students prepare for the next step in a musical career.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 54 full time, 71 adjunct

Brass • Composition • Conducting • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings and Harp • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds and Percussion

Other Areas of Study: Wind conducting • Choral conducting • Music cognition • Musicology • Piano Pedagogy • Jazz Studies

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)

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