Single Reed Day
September 7, 2025
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is proud to host its inaugural Single Reed Day at the new Westbrook Music Building in the Glenn Korff School of Music. This exciting and free event is open to clarinet and saxophone players from middle school through college, as well as music educators interested in exploring the performance and pedagogy of single reed instruments. Co-hosted by Dr. Diane Barger (clarinet) and Dr. Ora Paul Haar (saxophone), the day will feature guest artists Dr. Deborah Bish (Florida State University) and the Nebraska Saxophone Project Quartet. Participants will engage in instrument-specific sessions, including All-State audition preparation (classical and jazz), masterclasses, and performance opportunities. Whether attending as a performer or observer, all attendees will enjoy hands-on experiences and a full day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
UNL Cellobration 2025
Saturday, September 27
Kimball Recital Hall
All cellists are invited to participate in this exciting event! Dr. Karen Becker, professor of cello in the Glenn Korff School of Music, and her UNL cello students look forward to welcoming cellists of all ages to a fun day of music-making. The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus – in the newly renovated Kimball Recital Hall!
Bring your family and friends to these free Cellobration concerts!
- Friday, Sep. 26, 7:30PM - Miguel Espinoza Fusion, artists-in-residence, featuring our amazing guest cellist Dianne Betkowski!
- Location: Rm. 130 (recital hall) in the new Westbrook Music Building (northeast corner of 10th & Q)
- Saturday, Sep. 27, 3:30pm - Cellobration Final Concert: Cello Choir, UNL cello students and faculty soloists
- Location: Kimball Recital Hall
Registration is free! 2025 Cellobration Registration
Questions: contact Dr. Karen Becker kbecker2@unl.edu
UNL Viola Bash
Sept. 27, 2025
The Viola Bash will take place Sept. 27, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in Westbrook Music Building.
The Event is free, though participants may purchase a Viola Bash t-shirt for $15 if ordered by Friday, September 12th at 5:00pm. Contact Clark Potter (cpotter1@unl.edu) to order a t-shirt or if you have any questions.
The Bash will feature instruction in various techniques unique to violas for people of all ages, and we will hear performances by a few solo University violists, NEBratsche (the UNL viola ensemble), and all participants will perform in a mass viola ‘choir’. Professor Potter and his assistant Andrea Alvarado Troncoso will conduct masterclasses for a few participants who are interested and have a piece ready to perform, and one can’t forget the ever-popular ‘donut break’! An informal free concert will occur at 12:15 for families and friends to attend.
This event complies with the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Youth Activity Safety Policy.
