Northern Illinois University

External Programs - Visual and Performing Arts

Collage of External Programs activities

Welcome!

Our office links the College of Visual and Performing Arts's superb teaching faculty, students, and facilities with the people who live in the communities in and around DeKalb. We do this by finding the best teachers in the area to offer a wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults.

Upcoming events

Community School
Open House

Wednesday, August 27, 3-5 p.m.
NIU Music Building, Concert Hall lobby

Featuring sample lessons, sample classes, and teacher questions and answers. Call (815) 753-1450 to reserve a space for a free private lesson or sampler class.

Schedule

3:05 - Sampler: Around the World, ages 3-8

3:30 - Sampler: Prelude Class, ages 1-3; Sampler: Piano Players, ages 6 - 8

3:50 - Sampler: Development Class, ages 3-5

4:10 - Talk: "The Suzuki Approach: Is It Right For Your Child?" presented by Ann Montzka-Smelser