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calendar icon08 Jul 2021    By Kathe C. Andersen

Barnes concert July 13 part of Lied Center Piano Academy

Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Marguerite Professor of Piano Paul Barnes will perform “Illuminations,” featuring piano works based on Byzantine, Jewish and Native American Chant, on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.

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calendar icon17 Jun 2021    

Gilbert’s research published in two music education journals

Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff Associate Professor of Practice in Music Education Danni Gilbert has had her research published in two prestigious music education journals recently. 

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calendar icon05 May 2021    

GKSOM student Anderson wins Shildneck Solo Competition

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music student Luke Anderson is the winner of the 2021 John Shildneck Solo Competition with the Lincoln Municipal Band. Anderson performed Colors by Bert Appermont. He will perform the piece with the Lincoln Municipal Band this summer.

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calendar icon30 Apr 2021    By Brian G Reetz

Enter named winner of Presser Scholarship at University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s India Enter has been named the winner of the Presser Scholarship given by The Presser Foundation.

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calendar icon30 Apr 2021    

Lebita, Zuloaga awarded Glenn Korff Distinguished Artist/Scholar Awards

The Glenn Korff Distinguished Undergraduate and Graduate Artist/Scholar Awards were awarded as part of the Glenn Korff School of Music Honors Day Convocation on Thursday, April 29, 2021 as part of a virtual, online celebration.

Intended to recognize and reward excellence in performance and/or scholarship in the Glenn Korff School of Music, the winners of these prestigious awards for 2021 are – Undergraduate: Sean Lebita; Graduate: Florencia Zuloaga.

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calendar icon29 Apr 2021    

Two FPA students honored with Student Luminary Awards

Lincoln, Neb.--Two Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts students were among 10 honored with Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

Lizbeth Daniela Chavez, a senior art major from Grand Island, Nebraska, and Thao Duong, a senior dance and public relations major from Saigon, Vietnam, were honored.

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calendar icon28 Apr 2021    By Kathe C. Andersen

Music alumna Taylor named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for 2021

Lincoln, Neb.--Stephanie Taylor (B.M.E. 1999; J.D. 2002) was honored recently as one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Lawyers for 2021.

The leading music attorneys chosen for this list are nominated by their firms and peers and chosen by Billboard Magazine editors (see the article at https://go.unl.edu/izct). 

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calendar icon27 Apr 2021    

UPDATE: Alum Smith-Wilson named Finalist in division of The American Prize

Johnny Smith-Wilson, who earned his degree from the Glenn Korff School of Music in 2018, was named a Finalist in the Composers student instrumental Chamber Music division of The American Prize. Smith-Wilson composed String Quintet No. 2 "Lawurl".

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calendar icon19 Apr 2021    

GKSOM’S ‘Mosaic’ makes its debut this week

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music is thrilled to announce the formation of “Mosaic”, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Festival as part of a new DEI initiative developed as part of the GKSOM’s new commitment to creating a more representative and inclusive curriculum. 

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