29 Jun 2015
Nierman inducted as NAfME Lowell Mason Fellow
Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Nierman, Steinhart Professor of Music Education in the Glenn Korff School of Music, was inducted as a Lowell Mason Fellow by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
23 Jun 2015
24th season of Jazz in June concludes June 30
Lincoln, Neb.--The Sheldon Art Association, in collaboration with the Lied Center for Performing Arts and the Glenn Korff School of Music, will bring New Orleans jazz to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the 24th season of Jazz in June.
The 2015 concert series features performances by the Rad Trads, Swing Fever, UNL Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Grand Marquis and the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet.
18 Jun 2015
Nebraska Show Choir Camp takes over arts quad at UNL
The Nebraska Show Choir Camp is currently taking place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music. More than 350 campers are currently singing, dancing and performing in many venues in the arts quad on the UNL campus. The campers come from as far away as Texas and Wisconsin.
11 Jun 2015
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts to continue
Lincoln, Neb.--A proposal to create a new Hixson-Lied College of the Arts and Architecture, a consolidation of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was removed from the June agenda of the Board of Regents today, and UNL officials do not expect it to be considered in the near future.As a result, the two colleges will continue to operate in their present configurations.
10 Jun 2015
UNL hosts 11th annual Chamber Music Institute
The 11th annual Chamber Music Institute, under the direction of John Bailey, is currently taking place at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Glenn Korff School of Music.
The week-long institute offers lessons in performance, composition and entrepreneurship for college students, recent college graduates and international students. All accepted participants receive a full fellowship to attend. The fellows receive coaching and composition master classes, entrepreneurship lectures as well as perform in concert.
06 May 2015
Midwest ClariFest proves to be incredible experience
Dr. Frank Kowalsky was the main attraction at University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 18th annual Midwest ClariFest, hosted by Dr. Diane Barger. On April 18, 2015, sixty-five clarinet students, teachers, and enthusiasts filled the Glenn Korff School of Music’s Kimball Recital Hall stage on the UNL campus to enjoy a day filled with clarinet masterclasses, lectures, and recitals.
06 May 2015
Ehly named Earl “Pete” Jenkins Endowed Visiting Choral Artist at UNL
LINCOLN, Neb.— Dr. Eph Ehly will be joining the faculty of UNL's Glenn Korff School of Music this fall as the Earl “Pete” Jenkins Endowed Visiting Choral Artist. His duties will include directing the UNL Chamber Singers, teaching the Graduate Choral Literature and Repertoire course, and making guest appearances in the Graduate Choral Conducting course.
05 May 2015
Glenn Korff School of Music to host Barbara Hendricks
Lincoln, Neb.--The Glenn Korff School of Music will host UNL Alumna Barbara Hendricks on May 7-8. Hendricks will be giving the undergraduate commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena.On Thursday, May 7 from 3-4:30 p.m., Hendricks will present a masterclass to UNL voice students in the Glenn Korff School of Music in Rm. 119 of Westbrook Music Building with a light reception to follow. The masterclass is free and open to the public.
04 May 2015
Larson hired as Assistant Professor of Composition
LINCOLN, Neb.— Tom Larson has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Composition (Emerging Media & Digital Arts) in the Glenn Korff School of Music effective August 2015.
01 May 2015
Glenn Korff School of Music Announces 2015 Honors Convocation Winners
Here is a list of award winners from the 2015 Glenn Korff School of Music Honors Convocation.
The Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award winner is Karissa Van Liew.
The Sandfort Memorial Scholarship winner is Melanie Sigel.
The undergraduate Ida M. Vreeland Award winner is Caitlin Gilmore.
The graduate Ida M. Vreeland Award winner is Masa Ishikawa.
The Kappa Kappa Psi J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award winner is Carissa Vinovskis