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.
16 Nov 2021
Symphonic Band concert Nov. 30 features ‘The Experience of Light’
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Symphonic Band will perform Tuesday, Nov. 30 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/webcaststhe day of the performance for the link.
10 Nov 2021
Three Korff School students win MTNA state competitions
Lincoln, Neb.--Three graduate students in the Glenn Korff School of Music won the state MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) competitions in piano, brass and woodwinds in October.
Rebekah Stiles, a second-year master’s student in piano performance, studying with Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes, won the MTNA Steinway & Songs Young Artist Piano Competition in Nebraska.
08 Nov 2021
Big Band and Jazz Singers to perform Nov. 22
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Big Band and Jazz Singers will be performing Monday, Nov. 22 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.
05 Nov 2021
Faculty Recital Nov. 11 features Sturm, Larson
Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music faculty members Hans Sturm and Tom Larson will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall 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.
05 Nov 2021
Faculty Jazz Ensemble performs Nov. 8
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform Monday, Nov. 8 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.
The ensemble includes Suna Gunther, vocals and alto sax; Paul Haar, tenor sax; Dave Hall, drums; Tom Larson, piano; Greg Simon, trumpet; Hans Sturm, bass; and Darryl White, trumpet.
25 Oct 2021
Trans-Nebraska Players perform Nov. 4
Lincoln, Neb.--The Trans-Nebraska Players will perform Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 119. The concert is free and open to the public.
Founded in 2008, the Trans-Nebraska Players include Glenn Korff School of Music Professor of Violin David Neely (violin) and Professor of Viola Clark Potter (viola), as well as Lecturer of Flute Franziska Brech and Associate Professor of Cello Noah Rogoff from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and James Margetts, Dean of Liberal Arts and professor of piano at Chadron State University.
25 Oct 2021
UNL Opera presents Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Nov. 5 and 7.
Performances are Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 students/seniors and are available at the door or in advance through the Lied Center Box Office at (402) 472-4747. Pre-performance talks by Professor Emerita of Music History Pamela Starr will take place 45 minutes before curtain in the lobby of Kimball Recital Hall.
11 Oct 2021 By Kathe C. Andersen
Glenn Korff School of Music presents “Celebration of Victoria Bond”
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music presents a “Celebration of Victoria Bond” on Monday, Oct. 25 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 concert for the link.
The concert celebrates the work of composer Bond and the release of Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes’ latest CD, “Illumination: Piano Works of Victoria Bond” on Albany Records.