15 Apr 2024 By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing
String Project gives young musicians a head start
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools are tuning up young new musicians through the UNL/LPS String Project.
The project provides introductory music education to elementary school students in Lincoln. The group will hold its spring performance April 17. Karen Becker, professor of cello and the program’s director, said the program helps its undergraduate instructors learn to teach as part of a team while teaching kids about working as an ensemble.
12 Apr 2024
Jazz Singers perform April 24
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Jazz Singers will perform on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building 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 day of the performance for the link.
04 Apr 2024
UNL Dance presents ‘Evenings of Dance’ April 11-14
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s dance program presents their annual Evenings of Dance Concert April 11-14 in the Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater.
29 Mar 2024 By Kathe C. Andersen
Musical connection makes upcoming LSO concert special for Clinton
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Piano Mark Clinton will perform Brahms’ “Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor,” one of Brahms’ most beloved pieces, with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra (LSO) on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
26 Mar 2024
Five-time Grammy winner Tixier to perform April 5
Lincoln, Neb.--Meadowlark Music Festival, in collaboration with the Glenn Korff School of Music and Lincoln Public Schools, will present a concert with five-time Grammy winner and French jazz violinist Scott Tixier on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Tixier will be giving workshops with students from the Glenn Korff School of Music and seven Lincoln Public Schools high schools during his visit to Lincoln, in addition to the public concert.
01 Mar 2024
Korff School presents First Nations Choral Festival
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents First Nations Choral Festival: An Evening of Music by Indigenous Composers on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
The event is free and open to the public. The concert will also be live streamed. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
This Native American choral festival celebrates the rich heritage of Indigenous composers and artists.
28 Feb 2024
Willette earns Vulnerability in the Concert Space Composition Fellowship
Lincoln, Neb.--Joey Willette, who is pursuing a doctorate of musical arts in composition in the Glenn Korff School of Music, has received a Come As You Are (CAYA): Vulnerability in the Concert Space Composition Fellowship.
28 Feb 2024
Alumni Board awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board has selected the recipients of its annual alumni awards. The awards will be presented on Friday, April 26 at the college’s annual Honors Day celebration. The dinner is by invitation only.
This year’s awardees include:
• Alumni Achievement Award in Art:
Adrian Armstrong, B.F.A. 2014
16 Feb 2024
Wind Ensemble presents ‘Sea Songs’ March 2
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble invites audiences for a journey above and below the waves in a program titled “Sea Songs” on Saturday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 130.
Seating is limited. Overflow will be in Rm. 119 with a simulcast on the big screen.
The program begins with “Sea Songs” by Thomas Knox.
01 Feb 2024
Potter, Ruiz, Wychulis featured in faculty recital Feb. 12
Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Korff School of Music faculty members Clark Potter, viola; Sergio Ruiz, piano; and Katie Wychulis, harp, will present a faculty recital on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building 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.