25 Oct 2016 By Kathe Andersen
Work with kids on probation inspires Murff's artwork
Lincoln, Neb.--For three years, Zora Murff, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate photography student originally from Des Moines, worked as a tracker for the Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
25 Oct 2016
UNL Percussion Ensemble wins International Percussion Ensemble Competition
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Percussion Ensemble is one of four university percussion ensembles to win the Percussive Arts Society’s International Percussion Ensemble Competition. They will perform in front of thousands of attendees during the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) Nov. 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
25 Oct 2016
Photographer Kambli presents Hixson-Lied Visiting Artist Lecture Nov. 10
Lincoln, Neb.--Photographer Priya Kambli will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
24 Oct 2016
Grad and Undergrad Jazz Combos take over Westbrook Recital Hall
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Graduate and Undergraduate Jazz Combos will be performing during the first few days of November in the Westbrook Recital Hall in the Glenn Korff School of Music.
24 Oct 2016
Faculty Jazz Ensemble performance coming in early November
LINCOLN, Neb.— At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7 in the Westbrook Recital Hall, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble will present their fall recital. The performance is free and open to the public.
21 Oct 2016
Papermaker and Printer Pandey presents a lecture Oct. 27
Lincoln, Neb.--Papermaker and letterpress printer Radha Pandey will present the next lecture of the Hixson-Lied Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Richards Hall Rm. 15 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln city campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
20 Oct 2016 By Brian G. Reetz
Viola Studio performance coming up in early November
Tune in or attend live for performances by violists in solos and groups, including a performance by NEBratsche, the viola ensemble of the Glenn Korff School of Music on Wednesday, November 2 at 5 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
The performance will be live Webcast. Visit music.unl.edu for the direct link the night of the performance. The event is free and open to the public.
18 Oct 2016 By Brian G. Reetz
NE-NATS Student Auditions Results
The Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NE-NATS) 2016 Student Auditions took place recently at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students were entered in solo singing auditions. Here are the Glenn Korff School of Music results:
First-year women – 2: Krista Benesch; 3: Skyler Nickles; finalists: Courtney Riedmann, Sarah Koch
First-year men – 1: Matthew Carter; 2: Ryan Savage; 3: Jacob Thomas; 3: Connor Husa; finalists: Dakota Mathew, Cooper Creal, Kyle Rojewski
17 Oct 2016
Artist Enrique Chagoya to speak at Sheldon Oct. 27
Lincoln, Neb.—Artist Enrique Chagoya, who playfully mixes imagery from pop culture and art history to take on issues of identity and cultural appropriation, will speak at Sheldon Museum of Art on Thursday, October 27, at 6 p.m.
14 Oct 2016
For Anderson, Dylan's magic rests in the lyrics
Lincoln, Neb.--Eighteen words.
That's all it took to put Scott Anderson onto a path to becoming a Bobsessive.
In spring 1987, Anderson was putting the finishing touches on a master's degree at Northwestern University and decided to use a few extra dollars to buy a turntable, amp and "really nice set" of speakers. The first album he played on that stereo was a newly purchased copy of Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits.