28 Apr 2017
Cambria Butcher named winner of Presser Scholarship at Nebraska’s Glenn Korff School of Music
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s Cambria Butcher has been named the winner of the Presser Scholarship given by The Presser Foundation.
27 Apr 2017
Glenn Korff School of Music awards announced at annual Honors Convocation
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Glenn Korff School of Music hosted its annual Honors Convocation on Thursday afternoon, April 27 in the Westbrook Recital Hall.
The awards included:
26 Apr 2017
Alum Tantillo captures Aspire Award
Glenn Korff School of Music Alum Megan Tantillo was recently named Best New Director at The Aspire Awards.
The Aspire Awards, presented during the Show Choir National Finals, are the show choir industry's top awards for professionals working in, and contributing to, the advancement of show choir. These 11 categories recognize individual excellence in the areas of directing, choreography, costuming, arranging, regional competition and lifetime achievement as well as excellence by an industry professional and school in the areas of service.
26 Apr 2017
American Ballet Theatre, St. Louis Symphony to present 'Firebird' at Lied in Feburary 2018
Lincoln, Neb.--One of the world's top dance companies, American Ballet Theatre, will unite with the seven-time Grammy-winning musicians of the St. Louis Symphony for two performances Feb. 16 and 17, 2018, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The collaboration was announced April 26 at New York City's Lincoln Center and features a once-in-a-lifetime performance of Igor Stravinsky's masterwork, "Firebird," with principal dancers Misty Copeland (Feb. 16) and Isabella Boylston (Feb. 17) illuminating the iconic title role.
25 Apr 2017
Multiple Glenn Korff School of Music pieces highlight ISJAC selections for symposium
Selections have been made for the International Society of Jazz Composers Symposium at the University of South Florida May 18-20 and it includes a great representation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music.
24 Apr 2017
Cotton wins Hixson-Lied Award for outstanding service
One Glenn Korff School of Music staff/faculty member was honored at the 2017 Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Honors Day/Awards dinner on Saturday, April 22 at the Champions Club.
Vocal Coach, Accompanist Michael Cotton received the staff award for outstanding service.
18 Apr 2017
Epic performance coming soon for Symphony Orchestra
LINCOLN, Neb.— Come be enthralled by all the vast emotions of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall! First, thrill to the epic heroism of Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. Then, be intrigued by the enigmatic colors of Webern’s Six Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6, and swoon to the nostalgic Americana of Copland’s Our Town. Finally, glory in the sweeping melodies and stirring nationalism of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2.
18 Apr 2017
‘Portraits: a musical revue’ coming soon to Westbrook
LINCOLN, Neb.— What makes someone interesting to you? The graduate and undergraduate theatre and vocal music majors performing in PORTRAITS have been on a quest to discover the most interesting and unique characters they can find in musical theatre. Thirteen brief musical theatre scenes will be performed on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall at the Glenn Korff School of Music to introduce you to each character through an intimate, musical portrait.
17 Apr 2017
‘Drum Music’ closes out Symphonic Band’s season
LINCOLN, Neb.— The Symphonic Band closes its season with a program titled, Drum Music on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Works featuring percussion and/or strong rhythmic qualities by David Sampson, Derek Bourgeois, Fisher Tull and Michael Daugherty will be performed. Professor of Percussion and Jazz Studies Dr. Dave Hall will be featured on John Mackey’s Percussion Concerto: Drum Music.
17 Apr 2017
Final Jazz Studies area performance is ‘Music From UNL’
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jazz Studies Area in the Glenn Korff School of Music is pleased to announce the final large ensemble concert for the 2016-2017 concert season on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. Titled: Music from UNL, this concert will feature arrangements and originals by University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, alumni and faculty. Included in this evening’s concert will be works by Greg Simon, Andrew Janak, Chris Leach, Waturu Nimori and others.