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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Kearney Symphony Orchestra opens season with Tuesday night concert
KEARNEY – Kearney Symphony Orchestra will open its 116th season with a Halloween-themed concert, “Heroes and Villains.” The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 12) in the Fine Arts Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “Heroes and Villains” features works from Beethoven, Edvard Grieg, Adam Wesolowski and Ennio Morricone. Robert Benton, an associate professor of low brass and music theory at UNK, will play the euphonium for … [Read more...] about Kearney Symphony Orchestra opens season with Tuesday night concert
Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Pride of the Plains Marching Band is one of the most visible elements of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Band members represent the university at home football games and other campus and community events, as well as parades and competitions throughout the region. They need to look as good as they sound. “Our uniforms stand for unity. When we’re all on the field together and we look crisp and proper, it … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
UNK Band Day Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Kearney
KEARNEY – Twenty-seven middle and high school marching bands will join the University of Nebraska at Kearney for its 62nd annual Band Day Parade. Back after a year off because of COVID-19, the parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 18) in downtown Kearney. The route begins at 21st Street and Third Avenue, follows Third Avenue south to Railroad Street, heads east to Central Avenue, then turns north before ending at the Museum of Nebraska Art at the corner of … [Read more...] about UNK Band Day Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Kearney
PHOTOS: PAWS University Performing Arts Academy to present ‘Willy Wonka Kids!’
PAWS University collaborated with Crane River Theater Company and UNK Music, Theatre and Dance to teach students entering grades four through six about theater production. During the four-week Performing Arts Academy, children designed, built and painted the set and props, and learned choreography, music and lines. They will showcase their work in a free production of "Willy Wonka Kids!," scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday (July 2) at UNK's Miriam Drake Theatre. Crane … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: PAWS University Performing Arts Academy to present ‘Willy Wonka Kids!’
