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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UNK senior Emma Newman receives national theater scholarship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Only two students across the entire country receive the Alpha Psi Omega/Delta Psi Omega Scholarship each year. University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Emma Newman is one of them. A theater major with minors in dance and music, Newman was awarded the $3,000 scholarship by the national officers of the Alpha Psi Omega/Delta Psi Omega theater honor societies. The money can be used for any educational expenses or to … [Read more...] about UNK senior Emma Newman receives national theater scholarship
UNK Wind Ensemble touring central, southeast Nebraska this week
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble will present concerts in five central and southeast Nebraska towns Thursday and Friday. The Wind Ensemble, directed by Duane Bierman, opens the two-day tour with a concert at UNK’s Fine Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The band’s Thursday performances include an 8 a.m. show at Hastings High School, 1:15 p.m. performance at Shickley High School and 7 p.m. concert at Auburn High School. Friday’s … [Read more...] about UNK Wind Ensemble touring central, southeast Nebraska this week
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
UNK announces wind ensemble, fall concert dates; First performance Oct. 10
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble has announced its fall 2019 members and performance dates. The 43-member group opens its season with a 7:30 p.m. concert Oct. 10 at UNK’s Fine Arts Recital Hall. The ensemble also performs a 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 15 at the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The concerts are free and open to the public. UNK Director of Bands Duane Bierman leads the Wind Ensemble. UNK WIND ENSEMBLE – FALL 2019 *denotes section … [Read more...] about UNK announces wind ensemble, fall concert dates; First performance Oct. 10
