28 Nov 2022
UNL Opera presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Dec. 10
Lincoln, Neb.--The tradition continues when UNL Opera presents two performances of the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Saturday, Dec. 10.
18 Nov 2022
Welcome All Wonders holiday choral concert is Dec. 4
Lincoln, Neb.—Welcome All Wonders: A Family Yuletide Festival of Choirs is Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Center, located at 320 N. 16th St. in Lincoln. The concerts are free and open to the public.
Five traditional choirs from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music will combine to sing holiday favorites, traditional carols and other separate and combined works in their annual massed, surround-sound event.
18 Nov 2022
Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert is Dec. 6
Lincoln, Neb.--It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert is presented at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 regular or $10 for students, youth and seniors and are available from the Lied Center Box Office at (402) 472-4747 or online at https://tickets.liedcenter.org/2854.
18 Nov 2022 By Kathe C. Andersen
Student Dance Project presents original student choreography Dec. 2-3
Lincoln, Neb.--The 19th annual Student Dance Project, directed by Associate Professor of Practice in Dance Hye-Won Hwang, will be Dec. 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Temple Building’s Howell Theatre.
The annual Student Dance Project is a program of original work by student choreographers in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s dance program.
16 Nov 2022
Wind Ensemble in concert Nov. 30
Lincoln, Neb.--The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Ron and Carol Cope Professor of Music and Director of Bands Carolyn Barber, presents a concert titled “New(er) Kids on the Block” on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
16 Nov 2022
Symphonic Band in concert Nov. 29
Lincoln, Neb.--The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Senior Lecturer and Associate Director of Bands Tony Falcone, will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
16 Nov 2022 By Kateri Hartman, University Communication and Marketing
Westbrook Music Building construction to begin Dec. 19
Lincoln, Neb.--Construction on the highly anticipated Westbrook Music Building is scheduled to begin Dec. 19.
14 Nov 2022
Moran Quartet performs Nov. 20
Lincoln, Neb.--The Moran Woodwind Quartet (four woodwinds, no horn) makes its official Glenn Korff School of Music debut on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
Their program is titled “Range of Motion” and features a recent work by American composer Alyssa Morris called “Motion,” a fun, rhythmic, challenging work in four movements.
03 Nov 2022 By Kathe C. Andersen
Korff School alumnus makes his Carnegie Hall debut
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music alumnus Marcelo Lian performed a 90-minute recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 17 after receiving honorable mention in the Progressive Musicians competition.
“It was mind blowing, because as you can imagine, it is a dream for musicians to perform there,” Lian said. “But it was also the fact that I achieved that as an immigrant is what made the experience so emotional. My mental preparation made me try to convince myself it is ‘just another performance’ so I wouldn’t freak out before going on stage.”
31 Oct 2022
UNL Opera presents ‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln Opera presents “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performances are Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.