04 Oct 2023
Graduate student wins 4th in Colombian piano contest
Lincoln, Neb.--Lina Maria Luisa Marin-Diaz, a first year D.M.A. student in piano performance in the Glenn Korff School of Music studying with Professor of Piano Mark Clinton, won 4th prize at the 20th Concurso Nacionales De Piano (National Piano Competition) in Colombia.
04 Oct 2023
Guest artist Kevin Lawrence presents ‘An American Program’
Lincoln, Neb.--Guest artist Kevin Lawrence, violin, presents “An American Program” on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119. The concert is free and open to the public.
The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the evening of the performance for the link. He will be joined on the program by Glenn Korff School of Music faculty members Tom Larson, Hans Sturm and Paul Barnes.
29 Sep 2023
Alumni Award nominations accepted through Dec. 8
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is accepting nominations from alumni and friends for our Alumni Board awards to be given to outstanding alumni, students and supporters of the college.
All awards will be presented at the College Honors Day program on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The nomination form and additional information is available at http://go.unl.edu/fpaalumawards.
. Nominations are due by Friday, Dec. 8. A list of previous recipients is also available at the website.
29 Sep 2023 By Leslie Reed, University Communication and Marketing
Huskers mentor young filmmakers on the Pine Ridge Reservation
Lincoln, Neb.--During a 10-day stay on the Pine Ridge Reservation in late July and early August, four University of Nebraska–Lincoln students led a summer camp to teach reservation youth how to write, film and edit the stories they want to tell.
In turn, the university students, all enrolled in the selective Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, learned about the history, culture and landscape of the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Lakota people who live there.
29 Sep 2023 By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
Huskers work behind the camera alongside professionals on film set
Lincoln, Neb.--Bright lights entered small town Nebraska for a project led by a team from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
About a dozen Husker students served on the crew for a short film written and directed by Richard Endacott, professor of cinema and screenwriting. Endacott said giving students hands-on experience working alongside professionals gave them insight into all aspects of production.
29 Sep 2023 By Chuck Green, CYFS
Collaboration promotes teaching innovation through art, emerging media
Lincoln, Neb.--As technology continues to rapidly evolve, a group of Nebraska researchers is collaborating with the state’s K-12 educators, artists and administrators to imagine the future of media.
The Teaching with Arts and Emerging Media (Art TEAMS) project is under way in classrooms throughout Nebraska. The five-year pilot project is designed to promote teaching innovation through arts and emerging media in Nebraska public schools.
29 Sep 2023 By Matthew Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing
With Electronic Arts internship, Mallula built worlds through sound
Lincoln, Neb.--For aspiring audio artists like senior Alijah Mallula, few opportunities could be more exciting than an audio artist internship with Electronic Arts in Redwood City, California, an opportunity she beat out over 600 applicants to secure.
“I was shocked, for sure.” she said of learning that she scored the internship. “And to be honest, I still can’t believe it. It feels like a dream.”
29 Sep 2023
UNL Arts leaders advance strategic initiatives in London
Lincoln, Neb.--Four members of the administrative team in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts were in London Sept. 10-15 to explore the future of design in live performance and to engage further with The Open String project.
Dean Andy Belser, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Director Hank Stratton, Johnny Carson Endowed Director in Emerging Media Arts Megan Elliott and Glenn Korff School of Music Director Felix Olschofka, along with Art Fabrication Space Manager Joseph Holmes, made the trip.
29 Sep 2023
‘O Pioneers!’ opera to tour Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents “O Pioneers!,” which will be performed in Scottsbluff, McCook and Red Cloud, Nebraska, in October as part of the Lied Center for Performing Arts’ Arts Across Nebraska program.
Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied Center artists with Nebraskans everywhere through annual tours to communities across the state. Each tour stop includes public performances, student matinees and educational outreach.
29 Sep 2023
Nebraska Rep opens season with ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Lincoln, Neb.--The Nebraska Repertory Theatre opens its 2023-2024 season with “Sense and Sensibility” by Kate Hamill. This is a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic novel.
Performances are Sept. 28-Oct. 7 in Howell Theatre. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://nebraskarep.org. The production is directed by Assistant Professor of Practice Rafael Untalan.
“Sense and Sensibility” tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they come of age.