23 Aug 2024
Husker Horn Studio represents at International Competition and Symposium
Lincoln, Neb.--The Husker Horn Studio in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music showcased its talent and influence on the global horn community at the recently concluded 56th annual International Horn Society (IHS) symposium and the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA). Held July 26-Aug. 2 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, this combined event brought together hornists from around the world for a week of performances, lectures and competitions.
15 Aug 2024
Falcone, CMB members perform for 80th anniversary D-Day ceremonies in France
Lincoln, Neb.--Associate Director of Bands Tony Falcone, along with 13 current and former members of the Cornhusker Marching Band, experienced the opportunity of a lifetime as they performed as part of the 80th anniversary D-Day ceremonies in France last June.
13 Aug 2024
Grow a Show musical theatre workshop returns to the Lied on Sept. 9-10
Lincoln, Neb.--Following the success of Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshops in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019, the Lied Center for Performing Arts has again been selected to host performances of two original musicals with potential Broadway trajectory, being presented in a staged reading format for a panel of industry experts.
12 Aug 2024
Piano lessons for adults available
Lincoln, Neb.--Have you always wanted to play the piano? Or have you forgotten how to play piano since you were a child? Join Lincoln’s Community Piano Experience (CPE), a group piano class offered as an outreach of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music piano pedagogy program.
This program offers group piano classes that center on helping students develop basic music reading and piano-playing skills. Designed specifically for adults, this program offers classes at beginning and intermediate levels.
12 Aug 2024 By Kathe C. Andersen
Cornhusker Marching Band exhibition is Aug. 23
Lincoln, Neb.—The Cornhusker Marching Band will hold its annual exhibition concert on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The concert is free and open to the public.
The annual concert will present highlights of what the Cornhusker Marching Band works on during their pre-season band camp.
24 Jul 2024
Olschofka, Kwon to perform at First Friday at IQM
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Director Felix Olschofka, violin, and pianist Sohee Kwon will perform on Friday, Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum at 1523 N. 33rd St. as part of First Friday at the museum. The performance is free and open to the public.
The duo will perform classical works including pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, George Gershwin and more. The performance includes the world premiere of “Dokkaebi (도깨비) for Violin and Piano” by Joseph Martin Waters.
08 Jul 2024
Lied Center Piano Academy concerts begin July 16
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 week includes four concerts that are free and open to the public. All of the concerts will take place in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119.
19 Jun 2024
Reimer wins Gold Prize in Virtuoso Awards
Lincoln, Neb.--Jamie Reimer, the Richard H. Larson Distinguished Professor of Music (Voice) in the Glenn Korff School of Music, won the Gold Prize in the 2024 Virtuoso Awards for Professional Classical Voice.
Reimer was one of six who received Gold Prizes in the category in the Virtuoso International Music Awards, which support musical creativity and motivate talented artists. The online music competition offers the opportunity to show musicians’ talent and interpretive skills worldwide.
29 May 2024
2 Korff School vocalists are national semi-finalists in NATS auditions
Lincoln, Neb.—Two Glenn Korff School of Music vocalists are national semifinalists in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions after competing with hundreds of singers across the country in live and virtual auditions.
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.