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The University of Northwestern Department of Music & Theatre teaches, mentors and equips students to think, perform, lead and worship with creativity and conviction, to the glory of God. This page is for our friends and family—prospective, current, former students; graduates; parents; and patrons! Goals:
Our music and theatre goals illustrate a commitment to prepare students to show dedication, se

rvice, and accomplishment in their chosen field. Accreditation:
The University of Northwestern Department of Music & Theatre is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Other Sites:
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Third annual UNW Honor Band underway with nearly 100 player participants! and guest conductor/composer .Poelking are re...
01/18/2025

Third annual UNW Honor Band underway with nearly 100 player participants! and guest conductor/composer .Poelking are ready to go. It’s going to be a great day.

Amata Women's Chorale blessed audiences at this year's Christmas at Northwestern performances with this beautiful piece.
01/14/2025

Amata Women's Chorale blessed audiences at this year's Christmas at Northwestern performances with this beautiful piece.

University of Northwestern - St. Paul Amata Women's ChoraleMelody Johnson, conductorMark Hanson, pianoJeddiah Fehr, celloVideo: Knight Performance HallAudio:...

Congratulations to adjunct faculty member Benjamin Yats, who has completed the requirements for the Doctor of Musical Ar...
01/13/2025

Congratulations to adjunct faculty member Benjamin Yats, who has completed the requirements for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion and a minor in Portuguese from the University of Wisconsin - Madison! Dr. Yats' dissertation project was titled "Synthetics" and consisted of five commissioned works with composer Ryan Elvert for non-western percussion instruments, electronics, and improvisation. At UNW, Dr. Yats teaches private percussion, drum set, and Percussion Methods, and coaches Jazz Combo.

Enjoy one of the highlights of this year's Christmas at Northwestern program, Dr. Bauder's "Arise."
01/13/2025

Enjoy one of the highlights of this year's Christmas at Northwestern program, Dr. Bauder's "Arise."

Premiere performance of "Arise" by Dr. Joshua BauderUniversity of Northwestern - St. PaulTimothy Sawyer, conductorVideo: Knight Performance HallAudio: Westma...

Christmas blessings!
12/24/2024

Christmas blessings!

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Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you. God bless you!
12/20/2024

Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you. God bless you!

Sixteen members of the Northwestern Choir-St. Paul, MN together with Prof. Tim Sawyer had the privilege of singing in fo...
12/17/2024

Sixteen members of the Northwestern Choir-St. Paul, MN together with Prof. Tim Sawyer had the privilege of singing in four amazing sold-out performances of Christmas at Wooddale this past weekend under the baton of conductor Dr. David Donelson. The Wooddale Choir and Orchestra were joined by stellar guest artist and her husband and former NW Choir member Nathan Johnson (UNW '05) who also sang a duet together. The program, "Here is Hope" combined all of these special gifts together into a thrilling program of hope in Christ.
🎄✝️ Thank you, Wooddale Church!

12/14/2024

Orchestra Praise Chapel this morning

Congratulations to composer Sam Ricke, teacher Dr. Joshua Bauder, and many collaborative musicians on today's excellent ...
12/12/2024

Congratulations to composer Sam Ricke, teacher Dr. Joshua Bauder, and many collaborative musicians on today's excellent senior recital!

Christmas Hymn Sing Chapel TODAY Dec. 12 in Nazareth Chapel. 9:55am SDC offered.🎄All your favorites! With Larry Wilson a...
12/12/2024

Christmas Hymn Sing Chapel TODAY Dec. 12 in Nazareth Chapel. 9:55am SDC offered.🎄All your favorites! With Larry Wilson at the mighty Steinway. ✝️

Thank you to the Academy of Music Vivace Voices with director Kara Peterson for today's beautiful pre-concert performanc...
12/08/2024

Thank you to the Academy of Music Vivace Voices with director Kara Peterson for today's beautiful pre-concert performance!

12/08/2024

Handbell Choir is providing festive pre-concert music for the Saturday performances of Christmas at Northwestern. You have two more chances to join us, tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 4:30! unwtickets.com

12/07/2024

In the midst of this busy season, could you use a respite of peace, beauty, and contemplation of the wonder of Christ coming into our world? Join us for Christmas at Northwestern today or tomorrow! See details and reserve your seat at unwtickets.com.

12/07/2024

Jazz Ensemble is providing some great pre-concert music this evening. Christmas at Northwestern performance #1 coming up!

UNW High School Honor Band nominations are due this weekend! This year's guest composer/conductor is Kevin Poelking. Joi...
12/06/2024

UNW High School Honor Band nominations are due this weekend! This year's guest composer/conductor is Kevin Poelking. Join us January 18, 2025 for a day filled with great music-making. Band directors, nominate your outstanding students here: tinyurl.com/UNWHonorBand25

12/06/2024

Here's a preview of our own Dr. Joshua Bauder's exciting work "Arise," premiering this weekend at Christmas at Northwestern! Visit unwtickets.com or stop by the Ticket Office to reserve your ticket!

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Orchestra Praise Chapel this morning

Handbell Choir is providing festive pre-concert music for the Saturday performances of Christmas at Northwestern. You have two more chances to join us, tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 4:30! unwtickets.com

In the midst of this busy season, could you use a respite of peace, beauty, and contemplation of the wonder of Christ coming into our world? Join us for Christmas at Northwestern today or tomorrow! See details and reserve your seat at unwtickets.com.

Jazz Ensemble is providing some great pre-concert music this evening. Christmas at Northwestern performance #1 coming up!

Here's a preview of our own Dr. Joshua Bauder's exciting work "Arise," premiering this weekend at Christmas at Northwestern! Visit unwtickets.com or stop by the Ticket Office to reserve your ticket!

Begin your Christmas season with University of Northwestern – St. Paul, December 6–8. Tickets available now at unwtickets.com.

Join us TONIGHT for the Homecoming Showcase of the Arts! Some seats are still available for the 7:30 pm concert featuring UNW Orchestra, Northwestern Choir (with alumni singers), Symphonic Band, a preview scene from our upcoming production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, and a glimpse of theMEL media production lab, all followed by a dessert reception with the Jazz Ensemble. unwtickets.com

Be our guest at the Homecoming Showcase of the Arts this Friday, October 4, at 7:30 pm! Experience Northwestern Choir, Symphonic Band, UNW Orchestra, a scene from our upcoming production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, and a look at theMEL media entertainment lab, plus a dessert reception featuring the Jazz Ensemble - and stop in the Denler Gallery before or after the performance to see student visual artwork. Visit unwtickets.com or stop by the Ticket Office in person to reserve your seat!

Come to Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina this afternoon at 4:00 to hear the wonderful Bach motet BWV 229 “Komm, Jesu, Komm" and other great sacred music performed by Northwestern Choir. Tickets are available at the door or unwtickets.com.

Here's a teaser for this Friday's Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble concert! You'll enjoy lots of great music ranging from Bach to John Williams's "Cantina Band" and a brand new work by composition faculty member Dr. Josh Bauder. Stop by the Ticket Office or unwtickets.com to get your ticket, and we'll see you this Friday at 7:30 pm in Knight Hall!

We had a great final Hymn Sing Chapel of the semester this morning! Thank you to the student composer and performers and the faculty who shared their gifts to lead us in worship. "O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be Thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home!"

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