By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Band and choir are far more than extracurricular activities. They’re preparation for a future career. That was the message Thursday as nearly 30 high schoolers gathered at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the first-ever UNK Music Day. Hosted by the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, the event gave students a chance to learn more about UNK’s music degrees while experiencing college-level classes, … [Read more...] about First-ever UNK Music Day highlights opportunities for high schoolers
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PHOTO GALLERY: UNK fall performances
The UNK Choraleers and Women's Choir presented their fall concert Thursday in the Fine Arts Recital Hall and Kearney Symphony Orchestra performed Saturday outside the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture on campus. It was the orchestra's first outdoor concert in more than 30 years. Kearney Symphony Orchestra is comprised of UNK faculty and students, as well as instrumentalists from communities across the region. The group was joined Saturday by members of UNK's dance … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK fall performances
John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – John Petzet knew he had big shoes to fill. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new director of choral activities was replacing David Bauer, a highly respected vocal music instructor who held the position for 35 years before retiring last May. Petzet, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, native with 18 years of experience at the postsecondary level, was up for the challenge. UNK’s vocal music program hasn’t missed a beat since he took … [Read more...] about John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
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
UNK Choraleers performing Friday with Christian music icon Sandi Patty
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students will share the stage with a Christian music legend while celebrating the holiday season. Members of the Choraleers were invited to sing backup vocals for gospel icon Sandi Patty during her “Christmas in Kearney” concert 7 p.m. Friday at the Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St., in Kearney. The UNK choir will perform “Wonderful Child” and “O Holy Night” with Patty, a five-time Grammy Award winner and 2004 … [Read more...] about UNK Choraleers performing Friday with Christian music icon Sandi Patty
