Our Crowdfunding Groups
We are raising funds to support the World Music Program at NIU. Specifically in this fundraiser, we set our goal of $10,000 to purchase instruments, parts, and accessories for Chinese and Mariachi Ensembles. We also hope to use the funds to help invite guest performers to work with our ensemble members for lessons to improve their skills on assorted musical instruments that are not taught in regular curriculum in School of Music. We appreciate your support to help us reach our goal. Thank you for being an advocate for world music and music education.
The NIU School of Music has been a leader in the integration of diverse musical cultures into the study of music. In the 1970s, NIU established the first all-student steelband and Chinese music ensemble in the U.S.
Over the years, we’ve built a unique curriculum of ethnomusicology, regional studies and performance studies. Our world music program will help you acquire high-level music skills while increasing your awareness of the cultural and social aspects of musical practices.
Many distinguished faculty members are affiliated with our world music program. The program also welcomes guest artists from around the world to give performances, lead workshops and direct world music ensembles.
These instructors and guest artists include:
