By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – On Carol Cope’s 100th birthday, someone asked her what the key to her longevity was. She replied, “The key is three hours – one hour of piano practice, one hour of physical activity and one hour of prayer.” According to longtime friend and University of Nebraska at Kearney music professor, Valerie Cisler, music was incredibly important to Cope. Students from UNK will perform some of Cope’s favorite music at Northridge … [Read more...] about UNK students’ music to be part of Walk in the Copes’ Shoes
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Anonymous donor gives another $1 million-plus gift for UNK music programs
KEARNEY - Another surprise gift of more than million to the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Department of Music and Performing Arts singing praises for an anonymous benefactor who has now given nearly million to elevate the university’s music programs. “This extremely generous investment in UNK’s music education programs and community engagement will touch the lives of not only our students and graduates, but of everyone who appreciates the arts,” said UNK … [Read more...] about Anonymous donor gives another $1 million-plus gift for UNK music programs
