22 Feb 2016
UNL/LPS String Project returns, high number of third-graders taking part
Twice a week, third graders from around the Lincoln area make their way into the band classroom at Park Middle School for a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an activity known as the UNL/LPS String Project, a joint effort between the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Lincoln Public Schools.
The UNL/LPS String Project began as the UNL String Project in 2000 but came to an end in the Spring of 2006. But over time, it was discussed to bring the project back.
18 Feb 2016
Barnes hosts CD release recital of ‘New Generations’
LINCOLN, Neb.— Pianist Paul Barnes, celebrating twenty years of collaboration with composer Philip Glass, will have a CD release recital of “New Generations: The New Etudes of Philip Glass and Music of the Next Generation” on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
17 Feb 2016
University Singers to perform prior to appearance in Carnegie Hall
LINCOLN, Neb.— UNL’s large flagship choir, the University Singers, will be presenting a concert on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Kimball Recital Hall on the main city campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
16 Feb 2016
UNL Percussion Ensemble presents a night of ‘Water’ music
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Percussion Ensemble presents a night of aquatically themed music entitled “Water” on Monday, February 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall. (The performance was originally scheduled for February 25).
15 Feb 2016
UNL Wind Ensemble shares “Rhythm Changes”
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Wind Ensemble returns to Lincoln after their performance at the College Band Directors National Association conference for a ‘Rhythm Changes’ performance on Sunday, February 28 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
12 Feb 2016
Bailey’s performance rescheduled for March 31 in Westbrook Recital Hall
LINCOLN, Neb.— John Bailey’s flute performance has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 in the Westbrook Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music. The performance will also be webcast.
12 Feb 2016
Concordia String Trio’s performance coming up on February 23
LINCOLN, Neb.— Come hear members of the Concordia String Trio -- Marcia Henry Liebenow (violin), Leslie Perna (viola) and Karen Becker (cello) -- on February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Muisc. They will perform music by Viennese romantic composers Richard Von Perger and Julius Zellner, and American Pulitzer Prize-winner John Harbison.
This is the last stop in a seven-concert tour throughout Missouri, Illinois, and Nebraska.
08 Feb 2016
UNL Opera’s Tales of Hoffmann coming to Kimball stage
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music’s opera program presents Jacques Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffmann” Feb. 19 and 21.
05 Feb 2016
Long-time UNL music educator Schneider passes away
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Denny Schneider earlier this week. Professor Dennis Schneider came to the University of Nebraska Glenn Korff School of Music in 1961 as instructor of brass instruments after three years as band director in the Falls City, Nebraska, Public Schools. He retired from UNL in 1997 as full professor. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Schneider received his bachelor of music in education from the University of Nebraska and his master of music in education from Indiana University.
02 Feb 2016
Bailey’s performance to be rescheduled for later in spring semester
LINCOLN, Neb.— Due to the snowstorm and the cancellation of classes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, tonight’s John Bailey performance, scheduled in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Kimball Recital Hall, will not take place. The performance will be rescheduled for later in this spring semester. No date has yet been set.
For a full listing of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music events, visit music.unl.edu.