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 indicated.
Northern Iowa Wind Symphony
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor Ronald Johnson, the Wind Symphony will offer its fall concert. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Community Music School Recitals
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12 noon, Russell Hall
The UNI Community Music School will present their fall recitals. This event is free and open to the public.
Chamber Wind Players
Monday, November 16, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Chamber Wind Players will offer a fall recital under the direction of professor and conductor Ronald Johnson. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Horn Choir
Monday, November 16, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of faculty artist and professor Yu-Ting Su, the UNI Horn Choir will offer a fall recital. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Jazz Band III
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Jazz Band III will offer a fall recital. This event is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED - Shared Senior Student Recital: Tracy Chapman, piano & Andrew Reif, piano
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
This event has been cancelled.
Guest Artist Recital: The Maia Quartet
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Visiting ensemble the Maia Quartet will present a recital. Since its formation in 1990, the Maia Quartet, quartet-in-residence at the University of Iowa, has established itself nationally as an ensemble of innovation and versatility. Praised by critics for its “sparkling musical intelligence,” the quartet has appeared in major concert halls throughout the U.S. and abroad, including New York’s Alice Tully Hall, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall and the Aspen Music Festival’s Harris Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Clarinet Studio and Clarinet Ensemble Concert
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6 p.m. Graham Hall, Russell Hall
Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor of clarinet Amanda McCandless, the UNI Clarinet Studio and Ensemble will offer a fall concert. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Student Composer’s Concert
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8 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 fall recital. This event is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED - Senior Student Recital from the studio of Jeff Brich: Michele Gilson, mezzo-soprano
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
This event has been cancelled. Michele will recite on Nov. 12 in a shared recital in place of this originally scheduled recital.
UNI Opera Scenes Performance
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
UNI School of Music professor Sandra Walden will direct an opera scenes performance featuring student musicians. This event is free and open to the public.
November 23-27 is Thanksgiving Break. No School of Music events will be held during that time. Please join us for more exciting events after break!
Liederabend
Monday, November 30, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Coordinated by UNI School of Music Voice Division, this evening of song will feature student vocalist performances. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Student Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8 p.m. Graham Hall, Russell Hall
Coordinated by UNI School of Music professor of horn Yu-Ting Su and professor of cello Jonathan Chenoweth, students will offer a chamber music concert. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Angeleita Floyd: Jenny Baker, flute
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Jenny Baker will present a degree flute recital with pianist to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Non-degree Shared Student Recital: James Gummert, clarinet & Veronica Rasmussen, clarinet
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 8 p.m. Graham Hall, Russell Hall
Senior music student Veronia Rasmussen and sophomore James Gummert will present a non-degree shared clarinet recital with pianists to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI String Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Coordinated by UNI School of Music professor Rebecca Burkhardt, orchestra students will offer a winter concert. This event is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED - Senior Student Recital from the studio of Randy Grabowski: Daniel Kleinheinz, trumpet
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
This event has been cancelled.
Northwind Quintet
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
The Northwind Quintet will offer a winter recital, featuring UNI School of Music faculty artists Tom Barry, oboe, Amanda McCandless, clarinet, David Rachor, bassoon, and Yu-Ting Su, horn. This event is free and open to the public.
Senior Student Recital from the studio of Amanda McCandless: Shauna Lehmer, clarinet
Friday, December 4, 2009, 6 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
Senior music student Shauna Lehmer will present a degree clarinet recital with pianist to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club Christmas Variety Shows
Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club will offer their highly anticipated holiday concerts. These sell-out events feature the Glee Club men performing holiday favorites and beautiful winter songs. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
Faculty Artist Recital: Dmitri Vorobiev, piano
Monday, December 7, 2009, 8 p.m. Davis Hall, GBPAC
UNI School of Music faculty artist Dmitri Vorobiev will present a piano concert with repertoire to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series Concert: Chimes of Christmas
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Come join the UNI School of Music choral ensembles (UNI Singers, Concert Chorale and Women’s Chorus) and the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra in celebrating the joys of the season. Enjoy holiday favorites and majestic, winter-inspired works. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.
UNI New Horizons Band Winter Concert
Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, GBPAC
The New Horizons Band will offer its winter 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 Winter Concert
Friday, December 18, 2009, 7 p.m. Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Children's Choir will offer their winter concert under the direction of Michelle Swanson. This event is free and open to the public.
