22 Nov 2019    

UNL Big Band and UNL Grad Jazz Combo combine for night in Kimball

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Big Band and the UNL Grad Jazz Combo will perform on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

The UNL Big Band, directed by Susumu Watanabe, will perform the Mostly Gershwin Program including “Summertime” from his opera “Porgy and Bess” and “But Not For Me” arranged by a renowned jazz saxophonist, composer, band leader Bob Mintzer. Besides the music selection of Gershwin, “Speak Low” written by another leading stage composer, Kurt Weill, will be performed.

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Picture of students dancing on stage

22 Nov 2019    By Kathe C. Andersen

Student Dance Project is Dec. 6-7 in Temple Building Lab Theatre

The 16th annual Student Dance Project, a program of original work by student choreographers in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s dance program, will have two performances on Dec. 6-7 in the Temple Building Lab Theatre on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. 

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Left: Anita Breckbill displays the title page for "Antiphonarium Romanun," published in 1614. Right: An inside page from the book, donated by Karen R. Lusk to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries Special Collections. Photos by Justin Mohling.

21 Nov 2019    By Kathe C. Andersen

1614 ‘Antiphonarium Romanum’ book donated to UNL Libraries Special Collections

Lincoln, Neb.--Karen R. Lusk has donated a copy of the book “Antiphonarium Romanum,” published in 1614 in Tournai, Belgium, to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries Special Collections.

There is only one other known copy of the book, which is located at Yale University, per WorldCat, a global catalog of library collections.

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Francisco Souto, “Long Food Line (detail)”, graphite and acrylic, 96” x 24”, 2016. From the collection of Marc and Kathy LeBaron.

21 Nov 2019    By Kathe C. Andersen

Souto selected for ‘State of the Art 2020’ national contemporary art exhibition

Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design Professor and Director Francisco Souto is one of 60 artists nationwide selected for the “State of the Art 2020” exhibition at the Momentary and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Peter A. Eklund

21 Nov 2019    By Brian G Reetz

Eklund to be presented with NFHS Section IV Outstanding Music Educator award

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Peter A. Eklund will be presented the National Federation of High Schools United States Section IV (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin) Outstanding Music Educator award at this year’s Iowa All-State Music Festival after being nominated by the Iowa High School Music Association.

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20 Nov 2019    

UNL Jazz Orchestra and UNL Jazz Singers return to Kimball

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music continues the 2019-2020 jazz season with a concert of diverse selections from the Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

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Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert

20 Nov 2019    

It’s showtime for the CMB Highlights Concert

It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Come experience the sights and sounds of the Pride of all Nebraska as they perform halftime shows from the 2019 season, their Pregame Spectacular and much more!

Tickets are Adults $20; Students/Seniors $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Lied Center.

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Yangjie Zhang, “Shanghai: Every Exist is an Entry Somewhere,” MOAB Exhibition Luster 300 paper, 17” x 12 5/8”, 2019.

20 Nov 2019    

Capstone Exhibition opens Dec. 6 at Eisentrager-Howard Gallery

Lincoln, Neb.--The “Capstone Exhibition” will be on display Dec. 6-20 in the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery in Richards Hall at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This culminating experience features the work of graduating undergraduate candidates for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees from the School of Art, Art History & Design.

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Students take part in a skills class in the large piano lab in Westbrook.

19 Nov 2019    By Brian G Reetz

Large Piano Lab at GKSOM undergoes transformation

After 19 years of service, the large Piano Lab in the Westbrook Music Building at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music was in need of an update. It received a much needed one this fall and now features the latest in technology.

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Applications for the Nebraska Young Artist Awards are due Dec. 6.

18 Nov 2019    

Hixson-Lied College seeks applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards

Lincoln, Neb.—The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking applications for the 23rd annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre, and emerging media arts. These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.

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