ΒιΆΉΝψ Audio and Music Professor Named Finalist for American Prize in Composition
Apr 30, 2025Philip Seward received recognition for the opera βA House Divided,β which he composed with the support of a ΒιΆΉΝψ Faculty Development Grant.
Global Grooves: ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Travel to Germany for International Band and Business Camp
Apr 28, 2025ΒιΆΉΝψ students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
Producer Marcos βKosineβ Palacios and Actor Joseph Sikora to Receive Honorary Degrees at ΒιΆΉΝψ's 2025 Commencement
Apr 22, 2025ΒιΆΉΝψ will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora β98 and Grammy-nominated producer and cultural innovator Marcos βKosineβ Palacios β06 at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Theatre and Audio/Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Jeff Awards
Mar 05, 2025ΒιΆΉΝψ alumni and faculty from the schools of Theatre and Dance and Audio and Music have earned nominations for the Jeff Awards, which celebrate excellence in Chicago theatre.
Academy Award Voter Kubilay Uner Talks Oscar-Nominated Film Scores
Feb 24, 2025Kubilay Uner, director of ΒιΆΉΝψβs top-rated Music Composition for the Screen program, reflects on his first year as voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and shares his insights on this yearβs five nominated original film scores.
The Power of Persistence: ΒιΆΉΝψ's Student-Led Gala Celebrates Creativity and Resilience
Dec 06, 2024"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Welcoming Interim President Jerry Tarrer and a New Academic Structure for 2024-2025 School Year
Aug 30, 2024ΒιΆΉΝψ kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
Summer Programs at ΒιΆΉΝψ Ignite Young Talent
Aug 23, 2024ΒιΆΉΝψ keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at ΒιΆΉΝψ, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
Megan Hammond '22 Takes the Stage at Lollapalooza
Aug 16, 2024Chicago-based singer-songwriter Megan Hammond '22, known professionally as m.e.h., took the stage at Lollapaloozaβs Chicago Made Music Showcase on Sunday, August 4.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Theatre and Music Alumni and Faculty Nominated for 2024 Joseph Jefferson Awards
Aug 08, 2024This year's nominees include individuals from ΒιΆΉΝψ's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Honors 24 Alums for β24 in 2024β
Aug 12, 2024As a kickoff to ΒιΆΉΝψβs 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of β24 in 2024,β a college-wide initiative that celebrates ΒιΆΉΝψ alumni and their career accomplishments.
GRAMMY-Winning ΒιΆΉΝψ Faculty Member Inducted Into Chicago Blues Hall of Fame
Aug 08, 2024Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at ΒιΆΉΝψ, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
ΒιΆΉΝψ's Kubilay Uner to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jul 01, 2024Kubilay Uner leads ΒιΆΉΝψβs Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by βThe Hollywood Reporter.β
Adjunct Faculty Member to Perform at Midsommarfest Street Festival
Jun 07, 2024Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at ΒιΆΉΝψ, joins NΓ on stage in Chicagoβs Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Spring Semester In Review At ΒιΆΉΝψ
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: ΒιΆΉΝψ Highlights
Get Ready for Manifest Arts Festival 2024, a Student-Powered Event
May 06, 2024This is everything attendees need to know before ΒιΆΉΝψβs Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
ΒιΆΉΝψ to Confer Honorary Degrees on Two Higher Education Trailblazers at its May 2024 Commencement
May 02, 2024Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the collegeβs 2024 Commencement ceremonies
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
Students Enjoy Action-Packed South by Southwest
Apr 09, 2024Led by dedicated faculty, ΒιΆΉΝψ students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
Win $400 Prize by Submitting Your Art to Black Album Mixtape
Mar 13, 2024Calling all creatives! It's time to show off your creative project for a chance to win a prize! The Black Album Mixtape with Regina Taylor is excited to invite all artists, musicians, poets, and more to participate.
Music Department to Host Concert Benefitting Migrants
Mar 12, 2024ΒιΆΉΝψβs Music Department collaborates with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor and her Black Album Mixtape Project to supportβ―New Life Centers in supplying food and clothing to migrants in Chicago.
Empowering Creatives at ShopΒιΆΉΝψ
Mar 07, 2024During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopΒιΆΉΝψ a unique shopping experience in the heart of ΒιΆΉΝψβs campus.
Film Composer and Professor Discusses Original Score Oscar Nominees
Mar 04, 2024Kubilay Uner, who leads ΒιΆΉΝψ's top-ranked music composition for screen program, on his favorite Academy Award-nominated score and his best bet for this year's winner.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Prepare for 16th Annual Paint it Black Showcase
Feb 19, 2024Students in ΒιΆΉΝψ's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
Alum Brandon Faris '02 Part of Team Behind New Run-DMC Docu-Series
Feb 09, 2024Professional pivot leads to career success for ΒιΆΉΝψ alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Says Goodbye to Alum Peter Berkos '51
Feb 02, 2024Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos β51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at ΒιΆΉΝψ on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
GRAMMY-Nominated Artist-in-Residence Russell Gunn to Perform With ΒιΆΉΝψ Student Ensembles
Nov 21, 2023Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with ΒιΆΉΝψβs jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
'The Hollywood Reporter' Once Again Names ΒιΆΉΝψβs Music Composition for Screen MFA the Best in World
Nov 16, 2023For the second year in a row, βThe Hollywood Reporterβ ranks ΒιΆΉΝψ's graduate program in Music No. 1.
Audio Arts and Acoustics Student Awarded Scholarship to Travel To New York City for Audio Engineering Conference
Nov 14, 2023The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023ΒιΆΉΝψ, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Students Win 'Sound Opinions' Scholarships
Aug 07, 2023Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Installs New Radio Tower for Student-Led WCRX
Jul 10, 2023Perched upon ΒιΆΉΝψβs 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Faculty and Alum to Be Featured on ABC7 Chicagoβs Juneteenth Special
Jun 16, 2023βOur Chicago: Freedom Music,β a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicagoβs Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining β17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Adjunct Faculty Member Ryan Black to Perform an Experimental Soundscape
Jun 06, 2023Performance artists Ryan Black and JaNae Contag will present βTemporal Biomes,β an original project commissioned by 150 Media Stream, on June 14 and 15 at 150 N. Riverside Plaza in Chicago.
Renowned Conductor in Residence With ΒιΆΉΝψ's New Music Ensemble
Apr 26, 2023Internationally renowned conductor, composer, and master arranger Cliff Colnot will be on campus conducting the Music Departmentβs New Music Ensemble in open rehearsals on April 26, May 1, and May 3.
ΒιΆΉΝψ Launches Advertising and Marketing Campaign
Apr 13, 2023The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
ΒιΆΉΝψ to Host 6th Annual Deep Dish Music Festival
Mar 06, 2023ΒιΆΉΝψ hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023ΒιΆΉΝψβs Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art thatβs for and by Black students.
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