Calendar of Events
Whether you're in the mood for a masterful solo piano performance, a full, majestic orchestra concert or a chamber music experience somewhere in between, UNI's School of Music is home to an endless variety of musical moments for you to come and share. The best part? Most nights you can hear these riveting performances from world-traveled faculty and guest artists absolutely FREE.
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All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Brian Martin, Zach Gignac and friends
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Music students Brian Martin and Zach Gignac will present a non-degree recital featuring additional student performers including Hsueh-Ling Huang, Ellie Henson, Jon Mallak, Jon Snell and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Junior Student Recital from the studios of Kui-Im Lee and Julia Bullard: Acacia Scott, organ, and Rebecca Payne, viola
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6 p.m., Jebe Hall, GBPAC
Junior music students Acacia Scott and Rebecca Payne will present a shared degree recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Dmitri Vorobiev: John Holloway, piano
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student John Holloway will present a degree piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Festival of Bands
Thursday - Saturday, February 9-11, 2012, Great Hall, GBPAC
Concerts: Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.
The Northern Festival of Bands, an annual band festival for high school band students, which typically hosts over 40 schools and over 250 individual students, will be held February 9-11, 2012. The event will feature performances by the UNI Wind Symphony and UNI Symphonic Band on Friday evening as well as Saturday afternoon’s performance featuring solo competition winners, the festival’s percussionist groups, Festival Concert Band and Festival Symphony Band. The Saturday concert for this event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX. For more information, call (319) 273-2028.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Sean Veeder, guitar
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Junior music student Sean Veeder will present a non-degree guitar recital with additional performers including Gabe Scheid, saxophone, Jordan Leckband, bass and Nic Addelia, drumset. This event is free and open to the public.
Romance with a Double Bass II
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI adjunct professor of double bass Hunter Capoccioni, the UNI bass studio will present a double bass concert with a romantic theme. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Artist Recital: Amanda McCandless, clarinet
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
UNI School of Music faculty artist Amanda McCandless will present a clarinet recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Flute Choir & Flute Studio Concert
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI professor of flute Angeleita Floyd, the Northern Iowa Flute Choir and Flute Studio will present its annual concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Tallcorn Jazz Festival and Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Concerts
Friday & Saturday, February 17 & 18, 2012, Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Concerts: Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:15 p.m.
The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the UNI School of Music invite you and your band to the 57th Annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival and 61st Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Concerts to be held on February 17 and 18, 2012, on the UNI campus. Peter Apfelbaum, avant-garde jazz pianist, tenor saxophonist, drummer and composer, will be the featured guest artist at this year’s event. For more information, click here. Concerts for this event are ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX, or visit www.uni.edu/tickets .
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Jonathan Chenoweth: Liudmila Lebedeva, cello
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Liudmila Lebedeva will present a degree cello recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Andrea Alert, viola
Monday, February 20, 2012, 8 p.m., Graham Hall, Russell Hall
Graduate music student Andrea Alert will present a non-degree viola recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Suzuki Faculty Recital
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI School of Music Suzuki School will present a recital featuring Suzuki faculty artists. This event is free and open to the public.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Chad Schmertmann, piano
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Sophomore music student Chad Schmertmann will present a non-degree piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty and Student Chamber Music Recital ftg. the works of Dan Welcher
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
School of Music professor and conductor Rebecca Burkhardt will coordinate this recital featuring chamber music works by composer and visiting artist Dan Welcher. This event is free and open to the public.
Junior Student Recital from the studio of Randy Hogancamp: Nathaniel Hawkins, percussion
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Junior music student Nathaniel Hawkins will present a degree percussion recital with additional performers to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Senior Student Recital from the studio of Jeff Brich: Steven Rupp, tenor, and Christopher Phalen, tenor
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music students Steven Rupp and Christopher Phalen will present a shared degree voice recital with Sue Feltman, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series Concert: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Band
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of conductors Rebecca Burkhardt and S. Daniel Galyen, the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band will offer a shared Spotlight Series concert featuring guest composer and conductor Dan Welcher. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Angeleita Floyd: Abi Coffer, flute
Friday, February 24, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Abi Coffer will present a degree flute recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Sigma Alpha Iota presents Mr. School of Music
Friday, February 24, 2012, 7 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota will present the annual Mr. School of Music event. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI School of Music Audition Day
Saturday, February 25, 2012, all day, various halls, GBPAC & Russell Hall
For more details on specific locations of area auditions or times, contact the School of Music office at (319) 273-2024.
Shared Senior Student Recital from the studios of Leslie Morgan & Jeff Brich: Kelsey Burns, mezzo-soprano, and Adam Limkemann, baritone
Monday, February 27, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Shared Senior music students Kelsey Burns and Adam Limkemann will present a shared degree voice recital with pianists Isaac Brockshus and Sue Feltman. This event is free and open to the public.
Jazz Combos Concert
Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Under the direction of faculty artist Chris Merz and graduate student conductors, the School of Music will present a jazz combos concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Angeleita Floyd: Felisha Jones, flute
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Felisha Jones will present a degree flute recital with faculty artist Robin Guy, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED: Faculty Artist Recital: Chris Buckholz, trombone
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
This event has been cancelled.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Robert Washut: Corin Healey, drumset
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Graduate music student Corin Healey will present a degree drumset recital with additional performers to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Artist Recital: Matthew Andreini, percussion
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
UNI School of Music faculty artist Matthew Andreini will present a percussion recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of John Hines: Allison Wamser, soprano
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Allison Wamser will present a degree voice recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Hans Sturm, double bass
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Visiting artist Hans Sturm will present a double bass recital. Double bassist Hans Sturm has performed as soloist, chamber, orchestral, jazz and improvisational musician throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the United States. Sturm received his doctorate from Northwestern University and is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the String Department at Ball State University. Faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano, will also perform. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series
Friday, March 2, 2012, 12:15 p.m. McElroy Lobby, GBPAC
Members of the UNI Cantorei, Wind Symphony and Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will collaborate under the direction of conductor John Len Wiles to present Bach’s Jesus, nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Jean McDonald: Kaethe Blue Henning, soprano
Friday, March 2, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Kaethe Blue Henning will present a degree voice recital with faculty artists Korey Barrett, harpsichord, Robin Guy, piano and Randy Grabowski, trumpet. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI School of Music Audition Day
Friday, March 2, 2012, all day, various halls, GBPAC & Russell Hall
For more details on specific locations of area auditions or times, contact the School of Music office at (319) 273-2024.
UNI Community Music School and Suzuki School Chamber Festival Recital
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 1 p.m., various halls, Russell Hall
The UNI Community Music School and Suzuki School will join together to present this chamber festival recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Jean McDonald: Lauren Hartman, soprano
Monday, March 5, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Lauren Hartman will present a degree voice recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Frederick Halgedahl: Michaela Gansen, violin
Monday, March 5, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Michaela Gansen will present a degree violin recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Frederick Halgedahl: Emily Miller-Todd, violin
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Emily Miller-Todd will present a degree violin recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Dmitri Vorobiev: Hsueh-Ling Huang, piano
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Hsueh-Ling Huang will present a degree piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Jon Snell, piano
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Sophomore music student Jon Snell will present a non-degree jazz piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Percussion Ensemble, Kaji-Daiko & West African Drum Ensemble
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI percussion professor Randy Hogancamp, the UNI Percussion & West African Drum Ensembles will offer the first of their spring concerts along with UNI’s Taiko drum ensemble Kaji-Daiko. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Master Class: University of Iowa Faculty Piano Quartet
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 3 p.m., Graham Hall, Russell Hall
The University of Iowa Faculty Piano Quartet will visit UNI to present a master class. This guest ensemble features University of Iowa faculty artists Scott Conklin, violin, Elizabeth Oakes, viola, Hannah Holman, cello and Rene Lecuona, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: University of Iowa Faculty Piano Quartet
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
The University of Iowa Faculty Piano Quartet will visit UNI to present a recital. This guest ensemble features University of Iowa faculty artists Scott Conklin, violin, Elizabeth Oakes, viola, Hannah Holman, cello and Rene Lecuona, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Senior Student Recital from the studios of Tom Barry and Chris Buckholz: Justin Adam, saxophone, and Zac Cornell, trombone
Friday, March 9, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music students Justin Adam and Zac Cornell will present a shared degree saxophone and trombone recital with faculty pianists Robin Guy and Polina Khatsko. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Jean McDonald: Megan O’Brien, soprano
Friday, March 9, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Megan O’Brien will present a degree voice recital with Robin Guy, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Please note: this recital has been moved up from the original date of March 22.
~ March 12-16 is Spring Break ~
Non-Degree Student Recital: Holly Botzum, tuba
Monday, March 19, 2012, 8 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Graduate music student Holly Botzum will present a non-degree tuba recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studios of Chris Merz and Jonathan Schwabe: Collin Braley, composer, drumset and vibraphone
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Collin Braley will present a degree composition, drumset and vibraphone recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Non-Degree Student Recital: Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter Recital
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
The members of Kappa Kappa Psi will present a non-degree chapter recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Graduate Student Recital from the studio of Julia Bullard: Mariia Bogodist, viola
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Mariia Bogodist will present a degree viola recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Senior Student Recital from the studio of Jeff Brich: Lawrence Guadagnoli, baritone, and Christopher Powell, baritone
Friday, March 23, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music students Lawrence Guadagnoli and Christopher Powell will present a shared degree voice recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Susan Rider, trumpet
Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Visiting artist Susan Rider will present a trumpet recital, featuring School of Music faculty artists Randy Grabowski, trumpet, and Polina Khatsko, piano. Rider is a trumpet instructor and is a member of "The President's Own" Marine Band. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and Indiana University. She has been an instructor at Indiana University, Purdue University, and Ector County Independent Schools. She is the co-editor for the International Women's Brass Conference Newsletter and has performed with numerous groups including the New World Symphany, Robert Guilliaume, and The Moody Blues. This event is free and open to the public.
2012 Iowa Flute Festival
Saturday, March 24, 2012, GBPAC
The UNI School of Music will host the 2012 Iowa Flute Festival featuring guest artists William Bennett and Denis Bouriakov. For more information, click here.
UNI Suzuki School Recital Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25, 2011, Russell Hall
The UNI Suzuki School will present their bi-annual recital weekend. For more information, visit www.uni.edu/music/suzuki . This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Chris Merz: Christopher Dunlap, saxophone
Monday, March 26, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Christopher Dunlap will present a degree saxophone recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series Concert: Performance Competition Finals
Monday, March 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
This showcase features talented student finalists competing for the Presser Foundation Award, the Charles and Marleta Matheson Award, the Myron and Ruth Russell Award and the People's Choice Award. This event is ticketed. $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $8 non-UNI students. Call (319) 273-4TIX.
Musically Speaking Lecture
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 5 p.m. location TBA
The UNI School of Music will present a lecture in the 2011-2012 Musically Speaking series, a lecture series coordinated by professor of music history Melinda Boyd. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Bob Dunn: M. Shane Klein, guitar
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student M. Shane Klein will present a degree guitar recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of School of Music professor and conductor Rebecca Burkhardt, the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will offer their spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studios of Chris Merz and Tom Barry: Sam Petersen, saxophone
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Sam Petersen will present a degree saxophone recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Sean Botkin: William R. Beyer, piano
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student William R. Beyer will present a degree piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Senior Student Recital from the studio of Leslie Morgan: Bonnie Bekersky, soprano, and Matt Harken, bass
Friday, March 30, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music students Bonnie Bekersky and Matt Harken will present a shared degree voice recital with faculty artist Michelle Swanson, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Julia Bullard: Joyce Payer, viola
Friday, March 30, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Joyce Payer will present a degree viola recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Community Music School Spring Solo Festival
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12 noon, GBPAC
The UNI Community Music School will host their spring solo festival. For more information on this event, contact Cindi Mason at cynthia.mason@uni.edu.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Angeleita Floyd: Betsy Groat, flute
Monday, April 2, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Betsy Groat will present a degree flute recital with faculty artist Robin Guy, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty and Guest Artist Chamber Music Concert
Monday, April 2, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Faculty artist Yu-Ting Su will coordinate this chamber music concert featuring performances by faculty and guest artists. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Frederick Halgedahl: Andrew Seelhammer, violin
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Andrew Seelhammer will present a degree violin recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Jazz Panthers
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Under the direction of conductor Robert Washut, the UNI Jazz Panthers will offer a spring concert. The concert will feature guest artist Matt Harris, composer and arranger. Harris graduated with a BM from the University of Miami and a MM from the Eastman School of Music. He moved to Los Angeles after touring, writing, and recording with jazz legends, Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich. Matt is co-director of Jazz Studies at California State University Northridge, and is a current faculty member at Idyllwild Arts summer jazz workshop. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Barry Green, double bass
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Visiting artist Barry Green will present a double bass recital with UNI faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. Barry Green, a native Californian, served as Principal Bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony for 28 years and Professor of Bass at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. As former Executive Director of the International Society of Bassists, he is currently directing a young bassist outreach program for the San Francisco Symphony Education Department, teaches privately at Stanley Intermediate School in Lafayette and at the University of California at Santa Cruz and has organized the Northern California Bass Club. He is currently Principal Bassist with the California Symphony, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony and active as a bass soloist and teacher. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Ricardo Freire and Brazilian Choros Trio
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Visiting clarinetist Ricardo Freire will offer a recital with Brazilian Choros Trio. Freire currently serves on the faculty at Universidad de Brasilia in Brazil and as chair of the Brazil unit of the International Clarinet Association. Choro style music is considered the first urban popular music typical of Brazil. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Artist Recital: Hunter Capoccioni, double bass
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
School of Music faculty artist Hunter Capoccioni will present a double bass recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Jean McDonald: Samantha Kantak, soprano
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Samantha Kantak will present a degree voice recital with faculty artist Korey Barrett, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series
Friday, April 6, 2012, 12:15 p.m. McElroy Lobby, GBPAC
Members of the UNI Cantorei, Wind Symphony and Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will collaborate under the direction of conductor John Len Wiles to present Bach’s Christ Lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest & Faculty Artist Recital: Ricardo Freire, clarinet and Dmitri Vorobiev, piano
Friday, April 6, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Visiting clarinetist Ricardo Freire will offer a recital with faculty artist Dmitri Vorobiev, piano. Freire currently serves on the faculty at Universidad de Brasilia in Brazil and as chair of the Brazil unit of the International Clarinet Association. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band One
Friday, April 6, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Under the direction of conductor Chris Merz, the UNI Jazz Band One will offer a spring concert as part of the Spotlight Series. Repertoire, guests and soloists will be announced at the event. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Junior Student Recital from the studio of John Hines: Rhys Talbot, bass-baritone
Friday, April 6, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Junior music student Rhys Talbot will present a degree voice recital with faculty artist Robin Guy, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED: Guest Artist Recital: Evan Smith, saxophone
Monday, April 9, 2012, 6 p.m. Studio 101, Russell Hall
This event has been cancelled.
Shared Junior Student Recital from the studio of Angeleita Floyd: Amanda Johns, flute, and Rocio Lima, flute
Monday, April 9, 2012, 8 p.m., Graham Hall, Russell Hall
Junior music students Amanda Johns and Rocio Lima will present a shared degree flute recital with faculty artist Robin Guy, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Student Composer’s Concert
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Coordinated by professor of composition and theory Jonathan Schwabe, UNI School of Music student composers will showcase their work in this spring recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Artist Recital: Jean McDonald, mezzo-soprano, Julia Bullard, viola, and Korey Barrett, piano
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
School of Music faculty artists Jean McDonald, Julia Bullard and Korey Barrett will collaborate to offer a spring recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Jonathan Schwabe: Seth Butler, composer
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Seth Butler will present a degree composition recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Singers, Women’s Chorus & Concert Chorale
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music conductors John Len Wiles and Dyan Meyer, the UNI Singers, Women’s Chorus and Concert Chorale will offer a shared spring concert as part of the Spotlight Series. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Guest Artist Recital: Karel Keldermans, carillon
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 12:00 noon, Campanile
Guest artist Karel Keldermans, carillonneur, will perform at 12 noon at the Campanile on the UNI Campus. Bring your lunch and join us outside for a one of a kind musical experience! This event is free and open to the public.
UNITUBA Concert
Thursday, April 12, 2011, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor of tuba Jeffrey Funderburk, the UNITUBA Ensembles will offer a spring recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Karel Keldermans, carillon
Friday, April 13, 2012, 12:00 noon, Campanile
Guest artist Karel Keldermans, carillonneur, will perform at 12 noon at the Campanile on the UNI Campus. Bring your lunch and join us outside for a one of a kind musical experience! This event is free and open to the public.
Lecture: A Philosophical and Religious Interpretation of “Spiritual Jazz”
Friday, April 13, 2012, 2 p.m. Room 116, Russell Hall
Dr. Jon Avery will present a lecture on Arthur Schopenhauer's "Metaphysics of Music" and John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" titled 'A Philosophical and Religious Interpretation of “Spiritual Jazz”' . This event is free and open to the public.
Honors Thesis Lecture and Recital: Betsy Groat
Friday, April 13, 2012, 6 p.m. Jebe Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Betsy Groat will present her Honors Thesis lecture and recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Piano Studio Recital
Friday, April 13, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music faculty artist Dmitri Vorobiev, students from the UNI piano studio will offer a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Music Education Workshop
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8 a.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
School of Music instructor of music education Michelle Swanson will coordinate this workshop. For more information, contact Michelle.Swanson@uni.edu.
UNI Horn Choir
Sunday, April 15, 2012, 3 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music assistant professor of horn Yu-Ting Su, the UNI Horn Choir will offer a spring recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra Concert
Sunday, April 15, 2012, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Suzuki School’s Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra will present a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Alan Schmitz: William R. Beyer, composer
Monday, April 16, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student William R. Beyer will present a degree composition recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Artist Diploma Student Recital from the studio of John Hines: Morgan Horning-Griffin, soprano
Monday, April 16, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Morgan Horning-Griffin will present an artist diploma vocal recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Artist Diploma Student Recital from the studio of Frederick Halgedahl: Andrey Lopatin, violin
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Andrey Lopatin will present an artist diploma violin recital with faculty artist Polina Khatsko, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Student Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Coordinated by UNI School of Music faculty artists Yu-Ting Su, Jonathan Chenoweth, and Dmitri Vorobiev, student musicians will offer a chamber music concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Dmitri Vorobiev: Joyce Payer, piano
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Joyce Payer will present a degree piano recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series: UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor John Len Wiles, the UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club will offer a spring concert as part of the Spotlight Series. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Artist Diploma Student Recital from the studio of Amanda McCandless: Lei Yang, clarinet
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Graduate music student Lei Yang will present an artist diploma clarinet recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Symphonic Band
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor S. Daniel Galyen, the Symphonic Band will offer a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Artists Recital: Halgedahl-Botkin Duo
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
This spring recital will feature faculty artists Frederick Halgedahl, violin, and Sean Botkin, piano. Repertoire to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Junior Student Recital from the studio of Kui-Im Lee: Benjamin Hoskins, organ
Friday, April 20, 2012, 6 p.m., Jebe Hall, GBPAC
Junior music student Benjamin Hoskins will present a degree organ recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series: UNI Opera Scenes Performance
Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
UNI School of Music professor Sandra Walden and vocal coach Korey Barrett will direct an opera scenes performance featuring current opera students. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Northern Iowa Wind Symphony Alumni Concert
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor Ronald Johnson, the Northern Iowa Wind Symphony will offer a spring concert featuring returning Wind Symphony alumni performers. This event is free and open to the public.
Community Music School Spring Recital Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22, 2012, various times, Russell Hall
The UNI Community Music School will host their spring recitals. For more information on this event, contact Cindi Mason at cynthia.mason@uni.edu.
Percussion Ensemble, Kaji-Daiko & West African Drum Ensemble
Monday, April 23, 2012, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI percussion professor Randy Hogancamp, the UNI Percussion & West African Drum Ensembles will offer their spring concert along with UNI’s Taiko drum ensemble Kaji-Daiko. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Jazz Band III & Combos
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Jazz Band III and jazz combos will present a spring concert under the direction of Chris Merz and graduate student conductors. This event is free and open to the public.
Shared Junior Student Recital from the studios of Gretchen Brumwell & Jeff Brich : Acacia Scott, harp, and Sarah Draffen, soprano
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 8 p.m., Davis Hall, GBPAC
Junior music students Acacia Scott and Sarah Draffen will present a shared degree harp and voice recital with Bridget Powell, flute, Mariia Bogodist, viola, and Oxana Khramova, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Clarinet Studio and Clarinet Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor of clarinet Amanda McCandless, the UNI Clarinet Studio and Ensemble will offer a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series: W.A. Mozart’s Requiem
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
UNI School of Music faculty artist conductors Rebecca Burkhardt, John Len Wiles and Dyan Meyer will direct a performance of the enigmatic and well-known Requiem Mass in D minor by W.A. Mozart. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
UNI New Horizons Band Spring Concert
Monday, April 30, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
The New Horizons Band will offer its spring concert. Under the direction of Diana Blake, the New Horizons Band features musicians 55 and older who travel from all over Iowa. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Children’s Choir Spring Concert
Friday, May 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Children's Choir will offer their spring concert under the direction of Michelle Swanson. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Suzuki School Spring Concert
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 3 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Suzuki School will offer a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra Concert
Monday, May 21, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Suzuki School will offer a spring Youth Orchestra concert. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Suzuki School Honors Recital
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Suzuki School will offer their spring honors recital. This event is free and open to the public.
