Hub for activities and information regarding the String Area of Northeastern Illinois University
05/06/2026
The NEIU Orchestra performed the last concert of the year last night.
It has been such a joy to witness the growth of this ensemble over the past few months, and I am so proud of each one of these musicians and the way they rose to the occasion to put together a wonderful performance. It was a pleasure to welcomed back some familiar faces and members of our faculty!
Congratulations to everyone!! 👏👏👏 I look forward to future performances!
11/28/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from !
Our next event will take place next Monday, December 1st @ 7:30pm in the Recital Hall. Join the NEIU Orchestra for a program with 3 film scores by Hans Zimmer and Joe Hisaishi and a concerto for strings by Telemann.
This event is open and free to the public and parking will be available in Parking Lot F. We hope to see you there!
11/15/2025
Our next event in the will be a Graduate Recital by John Lauler presenting “Cello Suites Variations: A closer look at Bach’s 6 cello suites and their relevance to modern music pedagogy.” John will explore elements of soul, jazz and bebop through Bach’s masterpieces and offer a vision to inspire accessibility and appreciation for this music.
Wednesday, November 19th, @ 7:30pm
Jewel Box Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building
Northeastern Illinois University (3701 W Bryn Mawr Ave)
Free Parking in Parking Lot F
We hope to see you there!
10/30/2025
Congratulations to on completing her MA Lecture Recital tonight! It was a wonderful event presenting music for violin by black composers William Grant Still, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Regina Baiocchi. Annokyewaa was surrounded by her family, friends, students, former and current class mates, and composer Regina Baiocchi. They all showed their support with a standing ovation. We are very proud of Anokyewaa’s accomplishment and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her! Bravo! 👏👏👏
10/17/2025
This is a great opportunity for String Educators and Teachers to refine your craft and take it to the next level. And it’s all happening in the campus of NEIU in July 2026!
Save the Date! Chicago Suzuki Institute 2026 🎻
📅 July 6–11, 2026
We are delighted to welcome students and teachers back to a full Chicago Suzuki Institute!
Join Suzuki music school students and Suzuki music teachers from across the country for the Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI), an unforgettable week of musical growth, friendship, and fun!
📍 NEW LOCATION:
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL
For students of Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano (Books 1 and up)
Registration Opens January 15, 2026
➡️Learn more:
https://ow.ly/hQQa50XcIrZ
10/17/2025
A great resource for string teachers and student happening right at NEIU next summer!
Save the Date! Chicago Suzuki Institute 2026 🎻
📅 July 6–11, 2026
We are delighted to welcome students and teachers back to a full Chicago Suzuki Institute!
Join Suzuki music school students and Suzuki music teachers from across the country for the Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI), an unforgettable week of musical growth, friendship, and fun!
📍 NEW LOCATION:
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL
For students of Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano (Books 1 and up)
Registration Opens January 15, 2026
➡️Learn more:
https://ow.ly/hQQa50XcIrZ
10/14/2025
The NEIU Free Lessons Program had its first group lesson of the semester today. A new beginning for this group of students and teachers who will embark on the beautiful journey of learning a new instrument and refining the craft of teaching.
I am excited to see the growth of this group over the next few weeks / months!
09/23/2025
The Free Lessons Program is back for Fall ‘25!
Individual lessons and group classes on Violin, Viola and Cello taught by graduate and undergraduate students in the NEIU String Pedagogy program. Performance opportunities.
Session runs Sep 29th - Dec 12th.
Limited spots available.
Free of charge.
02/04/2025
Congratulations to Anokyewaa and Matt on their beautiful performances in the 2025 NEIU Concerto Competition. Their hard work, dedication, and charisma showed in every soulful note they played. We are so proud of them both!
As a winner of the competition, Matt will perform Bruch’s sublime Romanze for Viola and Orchestra on March 13th @ 7:30pm in the NEIU Auditorium.
Stay in touch with to learn more about future performances of Matt and Anokyewaa!
12/10/2024
So proud of these wonderful string players and human beings on their performances for the Fall 2024 String Showcase. Your hard work, arduous hours of practice and dedication beared fruit to noticeable progress and growth. Bravo to each one of you and I look forward to the exciting projects lying ahead!