16 Nov 2022 By Kateri Hartman, University Communication and Marketing
Westbrook Music Building construction to begin Dec. 19
Lincoln, Neb.--Construction on the highly anticipated Westbrook Music Building is scheduled to begin Dec. 19.
14 Nov 2022
Moran Quartet performs Nov. 20
Lincoln, Neb.--The Moran Woodwind Quartet (four woodwinds, no horn) makes its official Glenn Korff School of Music debut on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119.
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.
Their program is titled “Range of Motion” and features a recent work by American composer Alyssa Morris called “Motion,” a fun, rhythmic, challenging work in four movements.
03 Nov 2022 By Kathe C. Andersen
Korff School alumnus makes his Carnegie Hall debut
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music alumnus Marcelo Lian performed a 90-minute recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 17 after receiving honorable mention in the Progressive Musicians competition.
“It was mind blowing, because as you can imagine, it is a dream for musicians to perform there,” Lian said. “But it was also the fact that I achieved that as an immigrant is what made the experience so emotional. My mental preparation made me try to convince myself it is ‘just another performance’ so I wouldn’t freak out before going on stage.”
31 Oct 2022
UNL Opera presents ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln Opera presents “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performances are Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
13 Oct 2022
Anderson presents faculty recital Oct. 19
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Trombone Scott Anderson will present a faculty recital with the Moran Quintet on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
06 Oct 2022
Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Singers perform Oct. 14
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents a combined concert featuring the Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers titled “All at Once” on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
06 Oct 2022
Big Band concert is Oct. 12
Lincoln, Neb.—The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Big Band performs Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
The Big Band, UNL’s repertory jazz ensemble, is under the direction of graduate student Bryan Canonigo. Their concert is titled “Introducing.”
30 Sep 2022
Symphonic Band concert is Oct. 11
Lincoln, Neb.—The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Senior Lecturer and Associate Director of Bands Tony Falcone, will perform Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
30 Sep 2022
Wind Ensemble concert is Oct. 8
Lincoln, Neb.—The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Ron and Carol Cope Professor of Music and Director of Bands Carolyn Barber, will perform Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
30 Sep 2022
Symphony Orchestra performs Oct. 7
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras Tyler White, presents “Danny Elfman and the Classical Tradition” on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The performance includes the Nebraska premiere of Danny Elfman’s concerto for amplified violin and large orchestra titled “Eleven Eleven,” guest conducted by John Mauceri and featuring guest artist Sandy Cameron, violin.