06 Nov 2017
Strong showing by GKSOM at West Central NATS
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music had a strong showing at the West Central National Association of the Teachings of Singing Student Auditions this past weekend at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
They were rewarded with 24 percent of the collegiate awards:
01 Nov 2017
UNL Saxophone Studio presents ‘Four By Four’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s saxophone studio will present a recital “Four By Four” at 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 13 in the Westbrook Recital Hall.
The recital is directed by Paul Haar, associate professor of music, with assistance from Nick Snow. The program will feature four saxophone quartets presenting a variety of literature (both original and transcription) for the saxophone quartet. Featured composers include Bolcom, Ramsoe, Schumann, Jean Jean, Glazounov and Singlee.
01 Nov 2017
Moran Quintet to premiere McAllister’s ‘OK Quintet’
Lincoln, Neb.--The Moran Woodwind Quintet’s fall recital on Nov. 15 will feature the premiere of a commissioned piece by Scott McAllister titled “OK Quintet.”
The recital is at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Recital Hall Rm. 119. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Moran Woodwind Quintet is the resident faculty quintet at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and includes John Bailey, flute; Diane Barger, clarinet; Alan Mattingly, horn; Jeffrey McCray, bassoon; and William McMullen, oboe.
31 Oct 2017
Concerto Solo Competition winners announced
LINCOLN, Neb.— The winners of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music 2017 Concerto Solo Competition have been announced. On the Graduate level, Jordan Redd (horn) and Liping Xia (piano) were named the winners with Hayley Shoemaker (mezzo soprano) and Evan van Breemen (flute) named as honorable mention. On the Undergraduate level, Anthony McIntosh (marimba) and Hannah Willard (violin) were named the winners with Riley Beranek (cello) and Alyssa Pracht (oboe) named as honorable mention.
27 Oct 2017
UNLSO travels to Holdrege for performance Saturday night
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Tassel Center for the Performing Arts in Holdrege on Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticketing information may be found at the Tassel website: http://thetassel.org/
27 Oct 2017
UNL Opera program presents ‘Don Pasquale’
The Glenn Korff School of Music’s UNL opera program presents “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti and directed by Professor and Director of Opera William Shomos and conducted by Professor and Director of Orchestras Tyler White.
Performances are Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
27 Oct 2017
Play with the Chiara winner announced
The Chiara String Quartet and judges Catherine Herbener and Hans Sturm are excited to announce Maya Abboud, violist (M.M.) as the winner and Ye-Eun Lyla Cho, violinist (M.M.) as the alternate winner of the Play with the Chiaras Audition. Maya Abboud will collaborate and perform with the Chiara Quartet on January 31st as part of the Hixson-Lied Concert Series at Kimball Recital Hall.
27 Oct 2017
Undergrad, Grad Jazz Combos to perform on back-to-back nights
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Undergrad and Graduate Jazz Combos of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music will take to the Westbrook Recital Hall stage on back-to-back nights in November.
24 Oct 2017
Time change for Play with the Chiara performance
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Play with the Chiara performance scheduled for Thursday, October 26 has been rescheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in Westbrook Music Building Room 132.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.
23 Oct 2017
UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble performance to include new music from members
LINCOLN, Neb.— On November 6, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform its fall concert in Westbrook Recital Hall. The concert will feature new music by Greg Simon, Hans Sturm, and Tom Larson. Also featured is an appearance by renowned jazz vocalist Jackie Allen. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.