23 May 2022
Rogers returns to Nebraska with Army's Old Fife and Drum Corps
Lincoln, Neb.--Staff Sergeant Katie Rice Rogers (M.M. 2017) is a fife instrumentalist with the Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stationed at Ft. Myer in Arlington, Virginia. A small team from her unit will be performing in Omaha May 26-28 as part of the patriotic events for Memorial Day weekend.
17 May 2022
Mattingly named interim director of Korff School
Lincoln, Neb.--Alan Mattingly, professor of horn and assistant director, has been named the interim director of the Glenn Korff School of Music. Mattingly’s appointment begins May 23 and continues until a new director is appointed.
11 May 2022 By National and International Fellowships
Brady earns Fulbright award
Lincoln, Neb.--Sarah Brady, a senior music and microbiology major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has earned a Fulbright award to teach English in Poland.
29 Apr 2022
Undergraduate research award presented
Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Korff School of Music senior Zachary Cheek received an award from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Office of Research and Economic Development and Office of Undergraduate Research in conjunction with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Research Days in April.
Cheek won $250 for his presentation titled “The Impact of Afghan Opium Cultivation on the American Opioid Epidemic.”
27 Apr 2022
Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff Awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the 2022 recipients of the Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff awards.
This ongoing awards program for faculty and staff recognizes outstanding performance and accomplishments in the areas of teaching; research and creative activity; faculty service, outreach and engagement; outstanding lecturer; and staff service.
25 Apr 2022
Musical Theatre Cabaret is May 6-7
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents A Musical Theatre Cabaret I and II on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7.
Musical theatre graduate and undergraduate students will be performing two cabarets each evening at 7:30 and 9 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119. The performances are free and open to the public.
20 Apr 2022
UNL Campus Band performance May 1 will honor Butterfield
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Campus Band will perform a concert titled “Hear My Voice” on Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcaststhe day of the performance for the link.
The program includes music by Biedenbender, Colonna, Reed, Shapiro, Shostakovich and others.
19 Apr 2022
5 Retirements from the Glenn Korff School of Music
Lincoln, Neb.--Four faculty members and one staff member with a combined service total of 150 years are retiring this spring from the Glenn Korff School of Music.
The university community is invited to attend the two public celebrations planned for these retiring faculty and staff.
• Lecturer Alisa Belflower, who is the coordinator of musical theatre studies, is retiring after 22 years of service to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There will be a private dinner to celebrate her retirement.
14 Apr 2022
Big Band, Jazz Singers to perform April 27
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Big Band and Jazz Singers will be performing Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be live webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcaststhe day of the performance for the link.
14 Apr 2022
Faculty Jazz Ensemble performs April 25
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform Monday, April 25 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/webcaststhe day of the performance for the link.