Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Fernando Jones, an adjunct professor at ΒιΆΉΝψ, will offer a free blues camp for school-aged musicians at ΒιΆΉΝψβs Music Center.
The Fusion Ensemble from ΒιΆΉΝψ's School of Audio and Music has been honored by DownBeat for its composition "Never Be Free,β with vocalist Danny Lock also receiving honors.
Philip Seward received recognition for the opera βA House Divided,β which he composed with the support of a ΒιΆΉΝψ Faculty Development Grant.
ΒιΆΉΝψ students explore music and business at Popakademie in Hammelburg, Germany.
ΒιΆΉΝψ will award honorary Doctor of Arts degrees to acclaimed actor Joseph Sikora β98 and Grammy-nominated producer Marcos βKosineβ Palacios β06 at the 2025 Commencement.
ΒιΆΉΝψ 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.
Kubilay 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" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
ΒιΆΉΝψ 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.
ΒιΆΉΝψ 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.
Chicago-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.
As 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.
This year's nominees include individuals from ΒιΆΉΝψ's Theatre and Music programs working in performance, design, direction, choreography, and musical composition.
Michael Freeman, who teaches in the School of Audio and Music at ΒιΆΉΝψ, inducted as a "Legendary Producer."
Kubilay Uner leads ΒιΆΉΝψβs Music Composition for the Screen program, which has been ranked the best in the world by βThe Hollywood Reporter.β
Ryan Black, who teaches Audio classes at ΒιΆΉΝψ, joins NΓ on stage in Chicagoβs Andersonville Neighborhood on June 8.
Spring 2024: ΒιΆΉΝψ Highlights
This is everything attendees need to know before ΒιΆΉΝψβs Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher 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
Led 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.
Award-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.
Calling 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.
ΒιΆΉΝψβs 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.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make ShopΒιΆΉΝψ a unique shopping experience in the heart of ΒιΆΉΝψβs campus.
Kubilay 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.
Students in ΒιΆΉΝψ's Black Student Union create a platform for artists to express themselves and support one another in their annual event.
Professional pivot leads to career success for ΒιΆΉΝψ alum, highlighting the creative versatility of our graduates.
Academy Award Winning Sound Effects Editor Peter Berkos β51 recently passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in television and film.
Unleashed 2023 took place at ΒιΆΉΝψ on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
Beginning Nov. 30, GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Russell Gunn will perform with ΒιΆΉΝψβs jazz, fusion, and Latin ensembles at the historic Jazz Showcase.
For the second year in a row, βThe Hollywood Reporterβ ranks ΒιΆΉΝψ's graduate program in Music No. 1.
The Audio Engineering Society and Arup, a global consulting firm, gives Senior Jesus Reyes their Diversity in Audio Scholarship.
ΒιΆΉΝψ, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
Perched upon ΒιΆΉΝψβs 600 S. Michigan building, the new tower houses an antennae and transmitter that relays a clearer and more reliable signal to downtown Chicago.
βOur Chicago: Freedom Music,β a celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicagoβs Black community, will feature Adjunct Faculty Member Andre Daniels (aka Add-2) and Alum CaSera Heining β17 (aka DJ Ca$h Era).
Performance 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.
Internationally 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.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
ΒιΆΉΝψ hosts high school, community college students for music festival that celebrates numerous genres
ΒιΆΉΝψβs Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art thatβs for and by Black students.