26 Apr 2024
UNL Symphony perform May 10
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra will perform their season finale “Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’” on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Composition and Conducting and Director of Orchestras Tyler White. Ramón Araújo, Kate Mathews and Manuel Monge-Mata are the graduate associate conductors.
26 Apr 2024
University of Nebraska–Lincoln student art sales are May 10-11
Lincoln, Neb.— The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Art, Art History & Design is hosting art sales in ceramics, printmaking and photography on May 10-11 in Richards Hall.
Hours for the sales are Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the sales is free and open to the public. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at both sales.
26 Apr 2024
Capstone Exhibition opens May 10
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Art, Art History & Design will present the work of graduating undergraduate students in the Spring 2024 Capstone Exhibition this May.
This biannual experience is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters and presents the work of each semester’s graduating Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) seniors in studio art and graphic design as a culmination of their coursework and exploration.
24 Apr 2024
University Singers present ‘Carmina Burana’
Lincoln, Neb.--University Singers, the historic, flagship choir of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will perform Carl Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana” on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church.
The concert is free and open to the public. The total musical work runs about one hour.
24 Apr 2024
Registration is open for Lied Piano Academy
Lincoln, Neb.--The Lied Center for Performing Arts and the Glenn Korff School of Music will host the annual Lied Center Piano Academy July 15-19, led by Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes, who serves as artistic director.
The academy is designed for students entering grades 9 through their first year of college in fall 2024 and is tailored toward serious intermediate and advanced students interested in gaining professional-level instruction and guidance to raise their performance level and understanding of piano music.
24 Apr 2024
Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff Awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the 2024 recipients of the Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff awards.
The ongoing awards program for faculty and staff recognizes outstanding performance and accomplishments in the areas of teaching; research and creative activity; service, outreach and engagement; and staff service.
The following faculty and staff awards will be presented at the college’s Honors Day celebration on April 26.
• College Distinguished Teaching Award:
Rafael Untalan, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film
24 Apr 2024
‘Big Fish’ provides big opportunities for collaboration
Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, in partnership with UNL Opera in the Glenn Korff School of Music, presents “Big Fish,” with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August.
Performances are April 25-May 4 in Howell Theatre. For showtimes and tickets, visit https://nebraskarep.org.
24 Apr 2024
Ceramic alumnus Buller earns prestigious honors
Lincoln, Neb.--School of Art, Art History & Design alumnus Larry Buller (M.E. 2006; M.F.A. 2017) has earned two recent prestigious honors: A McKnight Artist Fellowship and being named a Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist for 2024.
Buller was at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis from Jan. 1 through March 31 for the McKnight Fellowship.
22 Apr 2024
Jazz Orchestra performs April 30 at Storm Cellar
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Jazz Orchestra will perform a program titled “All Together” on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at Storm Cellar, 3233 S 13th St. in Lincoln. The performance is free and open to the public.
The Jazz Orchestra, which is under the direction of Associate Professor of Composition Greg Simon, will be performing three world premieres at the performance, including one commission.
19 Apr 2024
Honors Day Celebration is April 26
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts will recognize faculty, staff, student and alumni achievement at its annual Honors Day dinner on Friday, April 26. The dinner is by invitation only.
This year’s awardees include:
• Alumni Achievement Award in Art:
Adrian Armstrong, B.F.A. 2014