Northern Illinois University
School of Music
College of Visual and Performing Arts

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Chamber Music Encounters 

Welcome to the NIU School of Music! We're excited to have you join us for a visit and learn more about our programs. Through our visits - virtual or in person - we work to create a day that allows you to experience life as a NIU Music student. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule along with  our faculty/staff/NIU student schedules that allows us to maximize your visit opportunities. Questions? Contact Brigid Findley (Crawford) at bcrawford@niu.edu or 815-753-1546.

Evening Info Sessions

Join NIU School of Music faculty and staff to learn more about majoring in music! During these information sessions, we'll review the college music admissions and audition process, including going over important dates and general college application FAQs. You'll then have the opportunity to attend different breakout sessions to learn more about programs, careers in music, and of course, how to best prepare for your audition!

Directions to NIU

Get more information about parking on campus.

From the West

From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.

From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.

From the East

From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.

From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.

From the South

From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.

From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb).

From the North

From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles.

From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38 and turn right on Castle Drive (main entrance to campus).