Create a future in dance or music

Glenn Korff School of Music

Find Your Beat

                             

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I think that here there is a tight knit community within the School of Music and doing chamber (music) is like an even closer collaboration between musicians and really nice to hear different student perspectives not just professor perspectives.”

Ethan Palmreuter | Music Education (oboe)
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Offering new, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty, the Glenn Korff School of Music gives you the education you need to lead the way in the future of music, dance and the performing arts.

100%
job placement rate for music education majors

Academics

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Join a supportive, vibrant community of musicians, dancers and creatives of all backgrounds. Guided by incredible faculty and acclaimed visiting artists, you'll gain hands-on experience that translates across careers in music and the arts.

Beyond the
Classroom

Students in the Glenn Korff School of Music perform in ensembles, engage with visiting musicians, study alongside professional dancers in masterclasses, play in national competitions and more, all while immersing themselves in Lincoln’s flourishing arts community.

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Studios & Performance Spaces

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Opening in 2025, the all-new Westbrook Music Building and freshly renovated Kimball Recital Hall will place Huskers on the forefront of music education across the nation. From cutting-edge recording technologies to breathtaking performance halls, students will learn and grow in optimum creative environments.

student performances

Mary Young
DMA 2024 Choral Conducting

Connor Peterson
BM (Cello) Senior

Rebekah Stiles
DMA Piano Performance

Art &
Community

Students will immerse themselves in a vibrant arts community in the heart of the city of Lincoln, where creativity and opportunities abound that will shape your education and future career as an artist.

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