Nearly 70 high school students from across Nebraska are participating in a three-day All-State Vocal Camp hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The camp includes group lessons, sectionals and full rehearsals Sunday through Tuesday, ending with a 2 p.m. concert Tuesday at UNK’s Fine Arts Recital Hall. The camp’s focus is to prepare students for the Nebraska Music Education Association All-State Chorus auditions in September. PHOTOS BY TODD GOTTULA, UNK … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts high schoolers prepping for All-State Chorus auditions
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101 high schools, 760 students to perform in UNK honor bands, choirs
KEARNEY – Students from 101 high schools in Nebraska and Kansas will participate in the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. The event, scheduled for Jan. 27, includes 760 high school music students who will work with UNK faculty and guest instructors before performing two public concerts at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. The 5:30 p.m. performance will feature the Festival Band and … [Read more...] about 101 high schools, 760 students to perform in UNK honor bands, choirs
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK choirs celebrate holiday season
University of Nebraska at Kearney choir members celebrated the holiday season last weekend with a pair of performances. On Friday, the Choraleers shared the stage with Christian music icon Sandi Patty during her “Christmas in Kearney” concert at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. The Choraleers sang backup vocals for the five-time Grammy Award winner during “Wonderful Child” and “O Holy Night.” On Sunday, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Collegium and Choraleers … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK choirs celebrate holiday season
Retiring after 35 years, David Bauer leaves mark on students, UNK music program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When David Bauer announced his upcoming retirement, he included lyrics from Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” in a message to his students. Like the legendary song released five decades ago – one year after Bauer first stepped in the classroom as a graduate teaching assistant – the end is near for the 73-year-old’s career in music education. He’ll face the final curtain April 28, when the longtime director of choirs conducts his … [Read more...] about Retiring after 35 years, David Bauer leaves mark on students, UNK music program
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor bands, choirs perform at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Photos by Todd Gottula, UNK Communications https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fiXbtxklNw&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Honor bands, choirs perform at University of Nebraska at Kearney
