05 Nov 2015
Bell declared winner of MTNA Young Artist Competition
LINCOLN, Neb.— Hannah Bell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music Junior Bachelor of Arts in Music/Clarinet, was declared the winner of the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Young Artist Competition (Woodwind) for the State of Nebraska. In January, she will advance to the Division Level of competition where she will compete with the winners of the various states in the Division Level for MTNA. Elizabeth Johnson, Master of Music (MM) in Clarinet, placed as the Alternate Winner for this MTNA competition.
04 Nov 2015
GKSOM students have strong showing at NATS West Central Auditions
The 2015 National Association of the Teachers of Singing West Central NATS 2015 Student Auditions (which includes Privates Studios, Universities & Colleges in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming) took place recently at the University of Nebraska–Kearney. Current University of Nebraska–Lincoln voice students won 38 percent of the collegiate prizes. UNL Vocal Coach and Staff Accompanist Michael Cotton was named Collaborative Pianist of the Year.
03 Nov 2015
UNL Opera will boldly perform Mozart’s Don Giovanni
LINCOLN, Neb.— UNL Opera, under the stage direction of William Shomos, will perform Mozart’s masterpiece, Don Giovanni, one of the world’s most-performed operas, based on the legends of Don Juan, on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. in Kimball Recital Hall.
Giovanni, the young, arrogant, promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages nobility and peasantry alike, until he encounters something he cannot kill, seduce or outwit.
02 Nov 2015
New York’s John Ellis to perform saxophone recital in Westbrook
LINCOLN, Neb.— John Ellis is widely recognized as one of New York’s premiere tenor saxophone voices and he will be having a performance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music on November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
A sideman to artists as diverse as bass icon John Patitucci, organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith, and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenon, John has performed extensively around the world for the last 20 years.
30 Oct 2015
Alumnus Adam Fieldson returns to UNL for Lied performance Nov. 3
Lincoln, Neb.--During his time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Glenn Korff School of Music, alumnus Adam Fieldson performed the title role of “Candide,” Nerone in “L’incoronazione di Poppea,” Lysander in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Romeo in “Roméo et Juliette.” On Nov. 3, the tenor returns to the UNL campus and the Lied Center for Performing Arts to perform his latest role with one of the finest touring choral groups in the nation, Cantus.
30 Oct 2015
Becker, Clinton present works by two American Composers
LINCOLN, Neb.— Cellist Karen Becker and pianist Mark Clinton will present works by two American composers on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Westbrook Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Becker will perform John Corigliano’s Fancy On A Bach Air for cello solo, followed by Becker and Clinton playing the Sonata for Cello and Piano by Robert Muczynski. The program will conclude with the Sonata in F Major, Op. 99 of Johannes Brahms.
30 Oct 2015
UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble takes Westbrook stage November 9
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Jazz Ensemble will present a program of contemporary jazz on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Westbrook Recital Hall. Included in the program will be new original works by group members Tom Larson and Darryl White, as well compositions by saxophonists Wayne Shorter, Jerry Bergonzi and Andrew Janak.
29 Oct 2015
Barnes releases new CD titled "New Generations"
Lincoln, Neb.--University of Nebraska–Lincoln Marguerite Scribante Professor of Piano Paul Barnes’ new CD titled “New Generations” will be released by Orange Mountain Music on Nov. 20. The CD is available on iTunes and Amazon and other retail outlets.“This is the culminating event of a two-year project,” Barnes said. “I’m thrilled with how well the recording came out and look forward to many CD release recitals in the future.”
27 Oct 2015
UNL Graduate Jazz Combos performing in Westbrook on November 8
LINCOLN, Neb.— The University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate jazz combos will be performing primarily original compositions written by our Glenn Korff School of Music student performers on Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. in the Westbrook Recital Hall.
Other selections will feature the music of artist such as Jodi Proznick, Kenny Barron and Freddie Hubbard. “Westbrook: After Dark”, written by Andrew Janak, is sure to be a favorite.
22 Oct 2015
UNL’s Kate Butler performance at Ebenezer Church cancelled
LINCOLN, Neb.— Mezzo-soprano Kate Butler’s performance scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Ebenezer Church (8th and B) in Lincoln has been cancelled. No reschedule date has yet been set.