18 Apr 2018 By Troy Fedderson, University Communication
Nebraska Steel prepares for debut performance
Lincoln, Neb.--Warm rhythms of the Caribbean are aligning with robin song and daffodil blooms to sweep away remnants of winter chill at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Launched in January by the Glenn Korff School of Music, Nebraska Steel — the university’s first student ensemble dedicated to playing steel drum music — debuts April 24. The ensemble, led by Dave Hall, assistant professor of percussion, includes 22 Huskers grooving on four styles of pans and other percussion instruments to drive the distinctive, laid-back beat of steel drum music.
17 Apr 2018
Hixson-Lied College Alumni Winners on campus
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be in classes this week, prior to the Honors Day Awards Dinner on Sunday, April 22. The dinner is by invitation only.
The Alumni Achievement Awards honor alumni from each academic area of the college who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence.
17 Apr 2018
ChamberFest, Honors ChamberFest Concerts coming at end of April
Reception to honor Chiara String Quartet following Friday performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— Groups formed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music perform at ChamberFest and Honors ChamberFest performances during the last week of April. All of the performances are free and open to the public. It’s all part of the UNL Chamber Music program.
ChamberFest takes place on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
13 Apr 2018
Alumni Board awards announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board has selected the recipients of this year’s Alumni Board Awards. The awards will be presented at the College’s Honors Day Dinner on Sunday, April 22. The dinner is by invitation only.
The Alumni Achievement Awards honor alumni from each academic area of the college who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence.
12 Apr 2018
Garrett named Assistant Professor of Music in choral activities in Korff School
Marques Garrett has been named as assistant professor of music in choral activities at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music following a competitive search process.
12 Apr 2018
Campus Bands present ‘Hemispheres’, ‘Through Time and Space’ Also to include Campus Bands Bingo Night
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Campus Bands will perform a two-part concert featuring the music of Balmages, Gómez, Grainger, Spittal and many others Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 pm in Kimball Recital Hall.
11 Apr 2018
‘Finale’ closes out Flyover New Music Series
LINCOLN, Neb.— The final Flyover New Music Series performance “Finale” will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall.
11 Apr 2018
Opera Scenes performance to explore family relationships in opera
LINCOLN, Neb.— Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters… the 2018 Opera Scenes program “Family Matters” explores family relationships in opera. The performance will take place on Wednesday, April 25 at 4 p.m. in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Westbrook Recital Hall.
11 Apr 2018
Wind Ensemble concludes its season with ‘Botanicals’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Wind Ensemble will conclude its season with four works spanning more than forty years that nevertheless share a dramatic ethos on Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
11 Apr 2018 By Kathe C. Andersen
World-renowned composer Philip Glass to be at the Lied Center for 'A Celebration of Philip Glass'
Lincoln, Neb.--“A Celebration of Philip Glass” will take place on Tuesday, April 17 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The event is the culmination of a 24-year friendship between Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes and world-renowned composer Philip Glass.
“This one, special night is going to be the culmination of our entire professional relationship,” Barnes said.