06 Jan 2022 By Kathe C. Andersen
Sturm’s new book is biography of influential bassist Rabbath
Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm has written a biography about François Rabbath, a French double-bass virtuoso, soloist and composer who has influenced countless bassists around the world.
“75 Years on 4 Strings: The Life and Music of François Rabbath” will be published in early 2022 and is available for pre-sale on Sturm’s website at http://avant-bass.com.
07 Dec 2021
Percussion Ensemble performs Dec. 9
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Dave Hall, will perform on Thursday, Dec. 9 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/webcasts the day of the performance for the link.
30 Nov 2021
UNL Opera presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Dec. 11
Lincoln, Neb.--The tradition continues when UNL Opera presents the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Performances are at 1:30 and 3 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, which is located on the first floor of the Temple Building at 12th and R streets. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Make a reservation for a free ticket at https://go.unl.edu/amahltickets. (Please note: You must create a user account before obtaining tickets on this website.)
19 Nov 2021
It’s showtime for the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert
Lincoln, Neb.—It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Come experience the sights and sounds of The Pride of All Nebraska as they perform halftime shows from the 2021 season, their Pregame Spectacular, and much more.
19 Nov 2021
Flyover new music concert is Dec. 6
Lincoln, Neb.—The second Flyover new music concert will be held on Monday, Dec. 6 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.
19 Nov 2021
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra performs Dec. 7
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra will perform Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
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.
18 Nov 2021
Welcome All Wonders holiday choral concert is Dec. 5
Lincoln, Neb.--Welcome All Wonders: A Family Yuletide Festival of Choirs will be Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Center at 16th and Q streets in Lincoln. The concert is free and open to the public.
Five traditional choirs from the Glenn Korff School of Music will combine to sing holiday favorites, traditional carols and other separate and combined works. The choirs include University Singers, Chamber Singers, Varsity Chorus, University Chorale and the All-Collegiate Chorus.
18 Nov 2021
Student Dance Project presents original choreography Dec. 3-4
Lincoln, Neb.--The 18th Annual Student Dance Project will be Dec. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Temple Building’s Studio Theatre.
The annual Student Dance Project is a program of original work by student choreographers in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s dance program.
17 Nov 2021
Korff School graduate student wins two international competitions
Lincoln, Neb.--Rylee Worstell, a Master of Music graduate student in vocal performance in the Glenn Korff School of Music, has won first prize in two categories of the Great Composers international competition, in the Art of Opera and the Art of Art Song.
The Great Composers competition is a series of international music competitions for young performers. The competitions are for instrumentalists, singers and chamber groups.
17 Nov 2021
Wind Ensemble concert is Dec. 1
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Wind Ensemble will perform Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
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.