KEARNEY – Kearney Symphony Orchestra will perform its “Holiday Kickoff Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for an online audience. The concert, which features the orchestra’s brass and percussion, woodwind and string ensembles, will be livestreamed at unk.edu/music. It’s free and available to the public. There won’t be an in-person audience. Alison Gaines, the orchestra’s conductor and director, is excited about the virtual performance. “The challenges of rehearsing … [Read more...] about Kearney Symphony Orchestra performing virtual holiday concert
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz/Rock Ensemble, Jazz Combo perform Thursday evening
The UNK Jazz/Rock Ensemble and Jazz Combo performed a two-part concert Thursday evening in the Fine Arts Building. The Jazz/Rock Ensemble was directed by music professor Tim Farrell and assistant directed by UNK student Trey Switzer. Assistant music professor Alison Gaines directed the Jazz Combo. Jazz/Rock Ensemble Members Alto saxophone: Jacob Cahill and Bailey Manhart Tenor saxophone: Zac Dibbern and Emily Lillich Baritone saxophone: Bailey Roeder Trombone: … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz/Rock Ensemble, Jazz Combo perform Thursday evening
Mick Johnson – UNK’s piano man – plays important part on campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A grand piano has roughly 12,000 individual parts. The vast majority of those pieces are tucked inside the cabinet, where a series of felt-covered hammers and tightly wound metal strings produce the instrument’s distinctive sound. It takes a skilled professional to keep such an elaborate apparatus in perfect harmony. “The more you learn about piano tuning, the more it unfolds in front of you,” Mick Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Mick Johnson – UNK’s piano man – plays important part on campus
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic
More than 750 students from 101 high schools in Nebraska and Kansas participated in the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. Students worked with UNK faculty and guest instructors before performing two public concerts Monday evening at the Health and Sports Center. The concerts also featured the UNK Wind Ensemble and Choraleers. Clinicians/conductors for the event were: Honor … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic
Katherine Shinn receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Katherine Shinn, office supervisor in the UNK Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award on Thursday. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Shinn has been a member of the UNK staff since 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in music education from UNK in 2008 … [Read more...] about Katherine Shinn receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
