25 Feb 2014
The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is seeking Ambassadors
The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve as Ambassadors for the 2014-2015 school year.
10 Feb 2014
Two Alumni receive spots in League of American Orchestras' Emerging Leaders Program
Michael Reichman (B.M. 2008) and Caleb Bailey (B.A. 2010) were two of seven selected nationally for the two-year program for those under age 35 who want to be a driving force in the future of America’s orchestras.
06 Feb 2014
UNL Glenn Korff School of Music opera program to present Cendrillon (Cinderella)
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music's opera program will present Jules Massenet's "Cendrillon" (Cinderella) on Feb. 21 and 23. The performances will be directed by Hixson-Lied Professor of Voice and Director of Opera William Shomos.
Performances are Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall, 11th and R sts. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 for students/seniors. They are available in advance from the Lied Center Box Office at (402) 472-4747 or (800) 432-3231 or at the door.
06 Feb 2014
Kosch named Young Jazz Composer Award Winner
Glenn Korff School of Music Sophomore John Kosch is one of the recipients of the 2014 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, as announced by ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams.
03 Feb 2014
Glenn Korff School of Music's Peter Eklund conducting at NYC's Carnegie Hall this Sunday
Professor and Director of Choral Activities Peter Eklund will be conducting a massed honor choir with professional orchestra at New York City’s Carnegie Hall this Sunday, Feb. 16.
Eklund will be conducting one of the classical music era’s most endearing choral orchestra works, “Mass in G,” by Franz Schubert.
He also hired the soloists for the work. All three are professional New York singers and former choral students of Eklund’s, including two from UNL: Arica Coleman (B.M. 2012) and Adam Fieldson (M.M. 2013 and B.M. 2010).
03 Feb 2014
Chiara String Quartet’s concert series continues
UPDATE: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be closed this evening due to weather conditions. This includes the Chiara String Quartet performance in Kimball Recital Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m.
An announcement about the possibility of rescheduling of this event will be sent out through press releases and other social media tomorrow.
02 Feb 2014
Chiara String Quartet performance cancelled
Due to the snowstorm on Tuesday night (Feb. 4), the Chiara String Quartet performance scheduled for Kimball Recital Hall at the Glenn Korff School of Music was cancelled. It has been determined that the concert will not be rescheduled for this semester.
Patrons who purchased tickets for the event have two options:
· Get a refund on the purchased ticket for Feb. 4 (please return the ticket to the Lied Center Box Office no later than Feb. 15)
· Trade the ticket for the March 20 Chiara String Quartet performance at Kimball Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
02 Feb 2014
Marks presents virtuosic solo organ music performance
Glenn Korff School of Music's Christopher Marks will present a faculty recital of virtuosic solo organ music spanning the late 19th century to the early 21st century at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28 in Kimball Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
23 Jan 2014
Glenn Korff School of Music's Cohen is National Finalist in the MTNA Young Artists Brass Competition
Steven Cohen, a first-year Master of Music student in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Glenn Korff School of Music from Great Neck, N.Y., will travel to Chicago in March to compete as a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artists Brass Competition.
21 Jan 2014
Hall to present percussion recital in Kimball Recital Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music's Dave Hall will present a percussion recital on February 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
Audiences will hear a diverse collection of percussion works including an adaptation of J.S Bach’s D minor Chaconne and Steven Mackey’s imaginative solo marimba piece “See Ya Thursday.” Hall will also collaborate with fellow UNL percussion faculty Tony Falcone and Ben Coleman on Paul Rennick's "Slopes," and guest artist Jake Remington with join Hall for a performance of Hall's original composition "Skylight."