UNL Opera presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 9 with performances at 1:30 and 3 p.m. in the Temple Building’s Studio Theatre. Photo courtesy of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

20 Nov 2023    

UNL Opera presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Dec. 9

Lincoln, Neb.--The tradition continues when UNL Opera presents two performances of the holiday classic “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Saturday, Dec. 9.

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The UNL Jazz Singers will perform Dec. 6. Photo courtesy of the Glenn Korff School of Music.

20 Nov 2023    

Jazz Singers perform Dec. 6

Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Jazz Singers will perform a recital titled “Bright with Love” on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall 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.

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The Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert is Dec. 7 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

20 Nov 2023    By Kathe C. Andersen

Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert is Dec. 7

Lincoln, Neb.—It’s showtime as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights concert returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for their annual Season Highlights Concert on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Come experience the sights and sounds of The Pride of All Nebraska.

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The Student Dance Project is Dec. 1-2 in the Howell Theatre. Photo by Laura Cobb.

20 Nov 2023    

Student Dance Project presents original student choreography Dec. 1-2

Lincoln, Neb.--The 20th annual Student Dance Project will be Dec. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Temple Building’s Howell Theatre.

The annual Student Dance Project is a program of original work by student choreographers in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Dance Composition course, taught by Associate Professor of Dance Susan Ourada, in collaboration with design students studying with Assistant Professor of Theatre Michelle Harvey in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.

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The UNL Wind Ensemble will perform Saturday, Dec. 2.

17 Nov 2023    

Wind Ensemble presents “No. 31” on Dec. 2

Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble presents their final fall concert, titled “No. 31,” on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Rm. 130 with a simulcast in Rm. 119 for overflow seating. 

The concert is free and open to the public. It will also be available for remote webcast. Visit https://music.unl.edu/webcasts the day of the concert for the link.

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The World AIDS Day Concert is Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum.

16 Nov 2023    

World AIDS Day event is Dec. 1

Lincoln, Neb.—The Glenn Korff School of Music, in collaboration with the UNL Gender and Sexuality Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center and International Quilt Museum, is organizing a special World AIDS Day Concert on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Andrea Alvarado Troncoso backstage at the Michael Bublé concert in Mexico City in October. Troncoso was principal violist of the strings section at his three Mexico City concerts. Courtesy photo. Andrea Alvarado Troncoso (2nd row from top, far right) on stage with Michael Bublé at his concerts in Mexico City in October. Courtesy photo.

15 Nov 2023    

Korff School viola student performs with Michael Bublé

Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music student Andrea Alvarado Troncoso, a first-year DMA student in viola performance, crossed an item off her bucket list when she performed with Michael Bublé in Mexico City in October.

Troncoso was invited to perform with the four-time Grammy Award winner for a set of three concerts in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 12-14 that concluded his “Higher Tour,” which has been ongoing since the spring of 2022. 

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Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm (right) with François Rabbath. Courtesy photo. Hans Sturm’s “75 Years on 4 Strings: The Life and Music of François Rabbath,” a biography of the legendary bassist, received a certificate of merit in the 2023 Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. Courtesy photo.

06 Nov 2023    

Sturm’s book on Rabbath earns ARSC recognition

Lincoln, Neb.--Hixson-Lied Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies Hans Sturm’s book, “75 Years on 4 Strings; The Life and Music of François Rabbath,” has won a certificate of merit in the 2023 Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research in country, folk, roots or world music. 

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William McMullen

01 Nov 2023    

McMullen presents faculty recital Nov. 12

Lincoln, Neb.--William McMullen, oboe, will present a faculty recital on Sunday, Nov. 12 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.

McMullen will be joined by Catherine Herbener, piano; John Bailey, flute; and James Compton, bassoon.

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Karen Becker and Mark Clinton

01 Nov 2023    

Becker, Clinton present recital Nov. 9

Lincoln, Neb.--Glenn Korff School of Music professors Karen Becker, cello, and Mark Clinton, piano, will perform two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas for cello and piano at their faculty recital on Thursday, Nov. 9.

The concert is 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.

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