NIU Music Library

05/08/2024

🎶 Meet the Composer: Chinary Ung 🎵

Join us this Friday, May 10th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the NIU Music Library for a special talk with 2024’s Honorary Doctor of Human Letters recipient, Chinary Ung! Discover the inspiring journey of this renowned Cambodian American composer and how his work reflects Asian and Asian American cultural values.

📍 Location: Music Library, Ground Floor, NIU Music Building
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
🍽️ Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with a master of music and culture!

This event is sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Asian American Studies Certificate Program, Graduate School, University Libraries, and School of Music at Northern Illinois University

https://calendar.niu.edu/event/meet-the-composer-chinary-ung

03/27/2024

🎷 Join us at the NIU Music Library on Monday, April 1st for live music!

🕐 At 1:00 p.m., get ready to groove with the Jazzercisers, a sensational jazz combo that will bring rhythm and style to your afternoon!

🎵 Performances are open to the public, so bring your friends and family and enjoy a musical journey right here at the NIU Music Library.

Don't miss out on this day of great tunes and good vibes. See you there! 🎉

03/26/2024

🎶✨ Highlight of the Month Alert at NIU Music Library! ✨🎶

Join us for a captivating event, "Songs of the Brave: Women in US History," featuring the extraordinary tales of Harriet Tubman, Mother Jones, Susan B. Anthony, and other remarkable women. 🌟

📅 Date: THIS THURSDAY, March 28
⏰ Time: 12:20 PM
📍 Location: NIU Music Library

What's Happening?
An engaging exhibition and lecture presented by Dr. Elinor Olin.
Live music performances by the talented NIU Women's Combo.
A light lunch.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the musical and historical journey of the brave women who shaped our nation. Free admission for all!

🎟️ Get ready to be inspired and reserve your spot for a journey through history with music and stories of courage and resilience. See you there!

03/17/2024

🎶 Exciting News! 🎷 Join us at the NIU Music Library on Monday, March 25th for a day filled with fantastic live music - all for FREE!

🕐 At 1:00 p.m., get ready to groove with the Jazzercisers, a sensational jazz combo that will bring rhythm and style to your afternoon!

🎺 Then, at 5:00 p.m., experience the vibrant and soulful sounds of NIU Mariachi, bringing you the best of traditional mariachi music!

🎵 Both performances are open to the public, so bring your friends and family and enjoy a musical journey right here at the NIU Music Library.

Don't miss out on this day of great tunes and good vibes. See you there! 🎉

10/07/2022

We’re always proud when our Harmonious Huskies are recognized for being the incredible people they are, but especially when they visit the Music Library frequently!

Congratulations Fred!!!!

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Congratulations to NIU School of Music percussionist, Frederick McClure, who received a scholarship created to honor NIU's first African-American graduate, F***y Ruth Patterson! To read more, visit: https://niuarts.com/2022/10/student-frederick-mcclure-credits-patterson-scholarship-for-musical-therapy-vision/

08/31/2022

08/29/2022

Say goodbye to the orange (likely original to the building - 1972) carpet!!!!!! Replacement has begun!

We are still open during this process and you can still use the library as you normally would- well mostly.

07/15/2022

06/24/2022

Temporary hours for the next few weeks.

05/16/2022

Our summer hours start today! Stop by and see us!