North Central College Department of Music

10/13/2026

Homecoming 2026 (part 2) - A tough loss to swallow on Saturday, but the Cardinal Marching Band performed beautifully at all of the events on campus.

10/12/2026

Homecoming 2026 Part 1 - Another amazing Homecoming concert in the books! We couldn’t be more proud of all our students who performed on Friday night. Thank you to all the alumni, faculty, friends, and families who came out to support us! ❤️

10/09/2026

Welcome back NCC Alumni! Homecoming concert Friday 10/9 8:00pm at Wentz Concert Hall. Big Band pre-concert performance starts 7:15 in the lobby. See you there 🙂 (photos from homecoming concert 2025)

09/22/2026

Photos from the Jazz Faculty Recital last Friday featuring Alyssa Allgood. (📷 Casey’s Camera )

09/04/2026

Photos from the Faculty Musicale 8/23. (📷: Casey Bretz )

08/25/2026

🎵 Inviting all 9-12 grade instrumentalists and singers! Join us on the North Central College campus for our Music Workshop and ILMEA Clinics on August 29, 2026. Dive into masterclasses and info sessions designed to boost your audition and performance skills - taught by North Central College's faculty. This event is free, but spots are limited—only 2 days left to register!

August 29, 2026 1:00pmWentz Concert Hall and Fine Art Center, Naperville, IL.Calling all high school musicians! Whether you're preparing for ILMEA auditions, considering a future in music, or simply looking to grow as a performer, North Central College invites all students in grades 9–12 to join u...

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Remy to North Central College!

Michael’s public-school teaching career spans 15 years, during which he explored the role of culture and context in music education by teaching in diverse regions across the United States, including South Carolina, Alaska, and Maine. He has worked across all grade levels and brings experience teaching band, jazz, strings, music technology, music theory, guitar, popular music ensemble, music exploration, music appreciation, and general music. He has also hosted multiple music listening and songwriting clubs and facilitated student-led informal concert series.

Michael completed his PhD in music education at The Ohio State University, where he taught music education and instrumental techniques courses, supervised student teachers, and coordinated field experiences in area schools. In addition to his work in public schools, he served as visiting faculty at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, where he developed and taught the undergraduate course Music Fundamentals: Intro to Reading/Hearing/Writing/Playing.

Michael’s research sits at the intersection of culture, context, music, and education. His research interests include secondary general music, music listening, informal learning and popular music pedagogy, creativity and improvisation, and jazz pedagogy. He has presented at regional, national, and international conferences across the United States, Europe, and Africa.

Beyond teaching and research, Michael is an avid multi-instrumentalist who frequently performs, composes, arranges, and records his own music.

Welcome to the Music Department, Michael! We’re excited to have you with us!

08/10/2026

Music Welcome Day 8/23 2-9pm - mark your calendar.
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We can’t wait for another amazing year with you all!