NIU Community School of the Arts

08/30/2026

We have openings in the Suzuki Violin program this fall! Hope you will join us!

This is your chance to explore the arts. Registration for fall 2026 and spring 2027 CSA lessons, classes and ensembles is open now. https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/community-school-arts/programs/index.shtml

08/05/2026

This is your chance to explore the arts. Registration for fall 2026 and spring 2027 CSA lessons, classes and ensembles is open now. https://www.niu.edu/external-programs/community-school-arts/programs/index.shtml

05/02/2026

1 PM Showcase!!

05/02/2026

11 AM Showcase!

05/02/2026

It's showcase recital day!!! 9AM pics!

04/27/2026

Registration is open for CSA summer lessons, classes and ensembles! Get signed up today! https://go.niu.edu/csahome

04/20/2026

Attention adult string players, Pre-registration for 2026 NIU NIU Chamber Music Connection is now open!
Whether you are an adult beginner and this is your first chamber music experience, or you are a member of the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, or an NIU Advanced String Quartet Workshop alumnus home on summer break, the NIU Chamber Music Connection is for you. You can sign up individually or as a pre-formed group.

Workshop dates: July 20, 27-31

To apply, please fill out this Pre-registration Form today. If you wish us to match you with other musicians or appropriate music, you need to audition May 7-9 or submit a recording by May 9.

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04/20/2026

Attention string players ages 8-15, Pre-registration for 2026 NIU Junior Chamber Music Workshop is now open!
Workshop dates: June 15, 22-25
Audition May 7-9 or submit recording by May 9
To apply, please fill out this Pre-registration Form today and audition or submit recording by May 9. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kDOH6hyMMUKnmWtaAjWy5rvZSPe1KutBuKF-L2_3wF1UNVg3SFVWM0czNUtUS1o5VTNMWTJCWDU3SS4u&route=shorturl

04/20/2026

Attention high school string players, Pre-registration for the 2026 NIU Advanced String Quartet Workshop is now open!

Workshop dates: June 15, 22-25

To apply, please fill out this Pre-registration Form today and audition or submit recording by May 9.

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Advanced String Quartet Workshop

03/24/2026

Great story about one of our great artistic neighbors, the KSO!

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra (KSO) brought a cinematic twist to its stage during their tribute to iconic scores featured in American film on Friday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. According to KSO Director and Conductor Linc Smelser, the inspiration behind the progra...