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.
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.
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
Campus Bands presents webcast concert May 5
Lincoln, Neb.--UNL Campus Bands presents a concert titled “Connections and Myths and Legends” on Sunday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. The concert will be live webcast only with no live audience. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the concert for the link.
Doug Bush, lecturer and assistant director of bands in the Glenn Korff School of Music said the program has something to offer to everyone.
19 Apr 2024
Wind Ensemble performs ‘Sharks & Jets’ May 4
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble will perform a program titled “Sharks & Jets” on Saturday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 130.
Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Overflow will be in Rm. 119 with a simulcast on the big screen.