08 Jul 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Barnes concert July 13 part of Lied Center Piano Academy
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Marguerite Professor of Piano Paul Barnes will perform “Illuminations,” featuring piano works based on Byzantine, Jewish and Native American Chant, on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
06 Jul 2021
Williams takes ‘Stay Wild’ community art project to Alliance
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Associate Professor of Art Sandra Williams spent a week in Alliance, Nebraska, in June to collaborate on her community art project titled “Stay Wild” with the Carnegie Arts Center and the Alliance Recreation Center.
29 Jun 2021
Reimer earns The American Prize special judges’ citation
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Associate Professor of Voice Jamie Reimer Seaman earned a Special Judges’ Citation from The American Prize for “Championing the Music of Robert Owens.”
The American Prize is the nation’s most comprehensive series of contests in the classical arts. It is designed to evaluate, recognize and reward the best performers, ensembles, composers and administrators in the U.S. based on submitted recordings. The American Prize has been recognizing and rewarding American excellence in the performing arts since 2010.
24 Jun 2021
Blessen’s 29 Pieces launches The American LOVE Project
Dallas, Texas--School of Art, Art History & Design alumna Karen Blessen’s 29 Pieces organization is launching The American LOVE Project.
Blessen (B.F.A. 1973) is the executive artistic director and founder of 29 Pieces, which was established in 2005 to develop and deliver arts programs to the Dallas-area community. It uses art to awaken, uplift and give voice to the creative human spirit to make genuine, positive social change.
21 Jun 2021
Pinnell receives Windgate Foundation grant for new electric kilns
Lincoln, Neb.--University of Nebraska–Lincoln Professor of Art Peter Pinnell has received a $44,000 grant from the Windgate Foundation to replace electric kilns in the School of Art, Art History & Design’s ceramics program.
The grant will be used to replace eight of the school’s 14 electric kilns, along with kiln shelves and some additional spare parts.
17 Jun 2021
Gilbert’s research published in two music education journals
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff Associate Professor of Practice in Music Education Danni Gilbert has had her research published in two prestigious music education journals recently.
26 May 2021
Fritz receives ORED grant
Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Art Dana Fritz had one of three projects at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln awarded an Arts & Humanities Research Enhancement Fund grant for 2021-22 from the Office of Research and Economic Development for her project, “Field Guide to a Hybrid Landscape”book and exhibition.
14 May 2021
Anania named a Tyson Scholar in American Art
Lincoln, Neb.--Katie Anania, assistant professor of art history in the School of Art, Art History & Design, has been named a Tyson Scholar in American Art for the spring 2022 semester at the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
05 May 2021
GKSOM student Anderson wins Shildneck Solo Competition
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music student Luke Anderson is the winner of the 2021 John Shildneck Solo Competition with the Lincoln Municipal Band. Anderson performed Colors by Bert Appermont. He will perform the piece with the Lincoln Municipal Band this summer.
30 Apr 2021 By Brian G Reetz
Enter named winner of Presser Scholarship at University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s India Enter has been named the winner of the Presser Scholarship given by The Presser Foundation.