07 Oct 2019
Woody’s book on inspiring musical children is released
Lincoln, Neb.--Robert Woody, the Steinhart Foundation Distinguished Professor of Music, Professor of Music Education and undergraduate education co-area head in the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has a new book being published titled “Becoming a Real Musician: Inspiration and Guidance for Teachers and Parents of Musical Kids.”
04 Oct 2019 By Brian G Reetz
UNLSO going on tour in Nebraska, South Dakota
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra will be going on tour October 11-13, 2019.
The tour begins with a 7 p.m. performance at the Johnny Carson Theater, 801 Riverside Blvd., in Norfolk, NE on Friday, October 11. After spending the night in Norfolk, the ensemble will travel to Rapid City, South Dakota for a 7:30 p.m. performance at Central High School, 433 Mt. Rushmore Road on Saturday, October 12. The UNLSO will then travel back to Lincoln on Sunday.
03 Oct 2019
Big Band and Grad Jazz Combo take to the Kimball stage
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Big Band will perform the All Sammy Nestico Program to open the 2019-2020 season on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. The concert will also feature the Graduate Jazz Combo from the Glenn Korff School of Music.
Nestico is a composer/arranger and was associated with the Count Basie Orchestra and the US. Air Force Band for many years. The selection will be including “Switch In Time” and “Strike Up The Band” from Basie’s favorites.
03 Oct 2019
Heartland Duo changes date of performance
The Heartland Duo has changed the date of its performance to January 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
It was previously scheduled for November 8, 2019.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
30 Sep 2019
‘On Love and Lost Contentment’ performance on October 13
LINCOLN, Neb.— Some of the richest art songs come from the early 20th century. Many of these composers' songs are well known, but others, like Lili Boulanger, Othmar Schoeck, Peter Warlock, and Castelnuovo-Tedesco are not as well known to American audiences. This recital, "On Love and Lost Contentment," will showcase their art songs as well as others on Sunday, October 13 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
It features vocal coach and accompanist Ellen Rissinger and UNL Glenn Korff School of Music faculty member, tenor Kevin Hanrahan.
30 Sep 2019
Big Red Singers hosts fall festival workshop, joint performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Big Red Singers will be hosting their first-ever fall festival workshop that will feature guest high school choirs, workshops with the visiting guest high school choirs during the afternoon, and a 7:30 p.m. evening concert by all in Kimball Recital Hall on Sunday, October 13. This will mark the third performance by Big Red Singers following a performance in the new HUDL building for the Nebraska Law College, and their contributions during Homecoming weekend.
30 Sep 2019
UNL Symphonic Band opens the season with ‘Cornerstones’
LINCOLN, Neb.— Join the Symphonic Band, conducted by Tony Falcone, for the opening concert of their 2019-2020 Season with a program titled, Cornerstones, on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
Four seminal works for wind band will be featured: Emblems, by Aaron Copland; Gustav Holst’s Second Suite in F; Fanfare and Allegro by Clifton Williams; and Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite.
30 Sep 2019 By Kathe C. Andersen
Barnes joins Brooklyn Rider in concert Oct. 3
Lincoln, Neb.--Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes joins string quartet superstars Brookyn Rider in concert to celebrate the release of their international CD recording, “Annunciation,” on Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Hall.
26 Sep 2019
UNLSO opens season, including world premiere of Simon’s piece
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra will make its season debut on Sunday, October 6 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
26 Sep 2019 By Kathe C. Andersen
Jazz season begins with Oct. 9 concert
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music begins the 2019-2020 jazz season with a new pairing of ensembles.
The Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers (formerly known as the Vocal Jazz Ensemble), both under the direction of Lecturer David von Kampen, will perform Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are $5 general and $3 students/seniors and are available at the door.