10 Nov 2013
Moran Woodwind Quintet recital is Nov. 17
The Moran Woodwind Quintet performs three works for quintet at 3 p.m. Nov. 17 in Kimball Hall. Tickets are $5 general admission and $3 for students and senior citizens.The Moran Woodwind Quintet is the resident faculty woodwind quintet of UNL's Glenn Korff School of Music. Members include Jeffrey McCray, bassoon; Diane Barger, clarinet; John Bailey, flute; Alan Mattingly, horn; and William McMullen, oboe. The group was formed in 1986 and is named for the late John Moran, director of the UNL School of Music.
06 Nov 2013
Moran Woodwind Quintet upcoming program includes Mozart
The Moran Woodwind Quintet performs three works for quintet at 3 p.m. on November 17 in the Kimball Recital Hall as part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music.
“Our fall concert has three very contrasting works—one transcription of a classic, one with jazz and salsa influence, and one very intense modern work. The Moran Woodwind Quintet is excited to share these in concert,” Bailey said.
05 Nov 2013
Sullivan shines as Singer of the Year at West Central NATS Student Auditions
The Glenn Korff School of Music once again had a strong showing at the West Central NATS (The National Association of the Teachers of Singing) Student Auditions this past weekend, capped by Nathaniel Sullivan being named Singer of the Year. There were 332 student entries with 39 schools entering students in the two-day event at Emporia State University.
05 Nov 2013
Music Composition junior Caitlin Gilmore's work to be part of Wet Ink Performances
Columbus, Nebraska native Caitlin Gilmore did everything musical in high school. Marching band, jazz choir -- you name it she was a part of it.
So it’s not really surprising that she took a love to composing. Gilmore is one of many music composition program students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music who will have their ability showcased at the Wet Ink performances on November 12 and 13 in the Westbrook Music Building, Room 119. Both nights’ performances start at 7:30 p.m.
05 Nov 2013
Faculty Jazz Ensemble kicks off jazz-filled year
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble kicks off another wonderful year of jazz at UNL’s Glenn Korff School of Music with a featured concert at 7:30 p.m. on November 5 in the Westbrook Music Building Recital Hall. The event will be free and open to the public.
01 Nov 2013
It's official: Glenn Korff School of Music
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Music has been renamed the Glenn Korff School of Music in honor of Glenn Korff, who announced in August a gift of $8 million to the University of Nebraska Foundation to support the School.
The name change was approved by the Board of Regents at their Sept. 20 meeting.
24 Oct 2013
May named Nebraska Music Teachers Association Nebraska Young Artist Woodwind Competition Winner
The UNL Saxophone Studio is proud to announce Sophomore Performance Major (BM) Nicholas May has been named the Nebraska Music Teachers Association Nebraska Young Artist Woodwind Competition Winner.
The competition took place Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Nebraska Wesleyan University. May performed works by Bach, Creston, Glazounov, Bonneau and Gotkovsky. A native of Nebraska, May is a member of the Westbrook Saxophone Quartet, UNL Jazz Orchestra and the UNL Wind Ensemble at the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
18 Oct 2013
UNL Opera to perform Albert Herring in November
Time is a glutton, time is a thief.
Youth must challenge him as he flies…
This line from Benjamin Britten’s delightful comedy, Albert Herring, is the perfect summation of the opera’s message: Time passes inexorably -- seize the day while you can! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opera will be performing Albert Herring on November 8 and 10 in the Glenn Korff School of Music Kimball Recital Hall.
15 Oct 2013
Chamber Singers return to the Sheldon Museum of Art
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chamber Singers will be presenting a concert in the Sheldon Museum of Art Great Hall on October 27 at 3 p.m. as the first performance of their 2013-2014 Sheldon Concert Series.
"The beauty and resounding power of the Sheldon Great Hall creates a wonderful atmosphere to experience this concert of ‘sounding art’,” said Director Therees Hibbard.
09 Oct 2013
Ensembles take center stage at Glenn Korff School of Music
It’s a busy time at the Glenn Korff School of Music as many ensembles will take the stage to perform in the week. Tickets can be purchased at the door at Kimball Recital Hall and are general admission $5; students/seniors $3.
The first ensemble to take the stage will be the Wind Ensemble on Thursday night (October 10) in Kimball Recital Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Other upcoming performances include:
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Kimball Recital Hall