28 Jan 2022
Belflower elected NATS national vice president for auditions
Lincoln, Neb.--Alisa Belflower, the coordinator of musical theatre studies in the Glenn Korff School of Music and Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, has been elected the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) national vice president for auditions for 2022-2024.
Belflower will take office immediately as vice president-elect and then take office as vice president this summer.
28 Jan 2022
Bailey, Marks to present faculty recital Feb. 10
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music faculty members John Bailey and Christopher Marks will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
24 Jan 2022
2022 Spring Strings Invitation
Dear String Colleagues,
The Glenn Korff School of Music announces the 12th annual exclusive ‘invitation-only’ Spring Strings Honors Orchestra on February 18th and 19th (also an UNL audition weekend). Our special guest conductor is Maestro Dawn Harms.
19 Jan 2022
Woody’s book ‘Psychology for Musicians’ is released
Lincoln, Neb.--Robert H. Woody, the Steinhart Foundation Distinguished Professor of Music and Professor of Music Education in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music, had his most recent book, “Psychology for Musicians: Understanding and Acquiring the Skills” published recently by Oxford University Press.
This 2nd edition is an update to the 2007 book he co-wrote with two other authors, Andreas C. Lehmann and John A. Sloboda.
18 Jan 2022
Glenn Korff School of Music presents film premiere for 'The Real Gemma Jordan'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents the world premiere of “The Real Gemma Jordan” on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center at 13th and R streets.
14 Jan 2022
3 Hixson-Lied College students earn Gilman scholarships
Lincoln, Neb.--Three Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts majors were among 31 University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduates to earn the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities.
14 Jan 2022
McMullen faculty recital is Jan. 27
Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Oboe William McMullen will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.
The recital will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
McMullen will be joined by Assistant Professor of Bassoon Nathan Koch and pianist Catherine Herbener.
14 Jan 2022
Jazz Singers perform at Jazz Education Network conference
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Jazz Singers were invited to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month.
The Jazz Education Network is dedicated to building the jazz arts community by advancing education, promoting performance and developing new audiences. The annual conference draws thousands from jazz beginners to experts for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
11 Jan 2022
Marks to present three interconnected faculty recital programs titled ‘G is for Goldberg’
Lincoln, Neb.--Christopher Marks, professor of organ in the Glenn Korff School of Music and interim dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, will present three interconnected programs titled “G is for Goldberg,” consisting of keyboard music in G major by Johann Sebastian Bach.
06 Jan 2022 By Kathe C. Andersen
Sturm’s new book is biography of influential bassist Rabbath
Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm has written a biography about François Rabbath, a French double-bass virtuoso, soloist and composer who has influenced countless bassists around the world.
“75 Years on 4 Strings: The Life and Music of François Rabbath” will be published in early 2022 and is available for pre-sale on Sturm’s website at http://avant-bass.com.