05 Dec 2019
Steinway L donated by Ginsburg
The Glenn Korff School of Music is the proud new parents of a Steinway L! Donated by Lincoln native Gerald Ginsburg, the piano arrived in November. It is currently awaiting refurbishment and tuning under Piano Technician Adam Schulte-Bukowinski's careful attention. Ginsburg passed away earlier this year. Here is a link to his obit: https://www.bmlfh.com/obituary/gerald-ginsburg
04 Dec 2019
Harp Studio schedules Spring recital for March
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Harp Studio has scheduled a recital for the Spring 2020 semester. The performance will take place on Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
02 Dec 2019
Amahl and the Night Visitors returns to Westbrook
The tradition of Amahl and the Night Visitors continues. Three mysterious Kings arrive at the home of a poor mother and her son. This heartwarming story of kindness, generosity, and miracles will be the perfect start to the holiday season for the entire family and takes place in the Westbrook Music Building (Room 130) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music on Saturday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public, but you must be on the ticket list. Request your ticket online.
02 Dec 2019
UNLSO presents ‘Tragic Visions’
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra presents “Tragic Visions” on December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The UNLSO will perform Beethoven: Coriolan Overture; Schubert: “Unfinished” Symphony in B minor; Schubert: Scherzo in B minor, Rosamunde Entr’acte No. 1 and Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
02 Dec 2019
Musical Theatre Showcase coming up on December 13
If you love musical theatre, the Musical Theatre Showcase night is not to be missed. The performance takes place December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
Scenes from both classic and more contemporary musicals will be performed in a free performance by University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s award-winning musical theatre students in the Glenn Korff School of Music. Coordinator of Musical Theatre Studies Alisa Belflower will host the showcase.
Free and open to the public.
27 Nov 2019
Come have ‘Conversations’ with the UNL Wind Ensemble
Activity in the Ensemble Performance Lab has been buzzing since early October and the team is eager to collaborate with an audience once again. Join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Wind Ensemble on December 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall as they engage four venerable and inventive characters in an ongoing game of strategy and finesse in “Conversations”. Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, J.S. Bach and Paul Hindemith are at the table and we’ve saved a seat for you.
26 Nov 2019
UNL Symphonic Band presents ‘Founder’s Day’
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity is one of the most significant commissioners of concert band music in the world. In conjunction with Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, the National Intercollegiate Band Commissioning Program has produced many great works since 1951. The Fraternity, and many of its Districts and Chapters, have commissioned numerous other works as well.
25 Nov 2019
Welcome All Wonders to take place at Newman Center
Five choirs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music will combine for their annual massed surround-sound event in the Newman Center at the corner of 16th and Q streets for a holiday concert, “Welcome All Wonders”, on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.
25 Nov 2019 By Kathe C. Andersen
Korff graduate student receives international recognition
Lincoln, Neb.--Jordan Redd, a doctoral horn student in the Glenn Korff School of Music, was awarded first prize in the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition.
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.