Spotlight Series
Each year, the UNI School of Music proudly showcases a variety of ensembles and individual performances in our Spotlight Series. These
performances consistently offer the highest quality musical performances featuring student, faculty and guest performers. From orchestral
to jazz, opera to bands, join us for the series and experience something for everyone! All Spotlight Series concerts are ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX or visit www.uni.edu/tickets and select "Buy Tickets" under the School of Music heading.
Ticket prices for the 2013-14 Spotlight series are: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for non-UNI students. UNI students are admitted for FREE with their UNI ID card.
For more information, call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Two of the School of Music’s finest ensembles will join together to offer an evening of exciting and engaging music. Ronald Johnson, UNI School of Music faculty and conductor for over 30 years, will continue the legacy that he and the Wind Symphony at UNI have created, while S. Daniel Galyen, conductor of the Symphonic Band, will share the concert, leading the group in the first Spotlight Series concert of the season.
Spotlight Series Concert: Concert Chorale
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dyan Meyer, will offer a performance of choral works. The Concert Chorale, one of the five select choirs at the University of Northern Iowa, embodies the tradition of musical excellence that has become synonymous with the School of Music.
Spotlight Series Concert: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Friday, October 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Rebecca Burkhardt will appear on the conductor’s podium at this fall concert featuring the music of the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra. This student ensemble is involved in a wide variety of orchestra experiences each year including full-scale music theatre and opera productions, symphonic concerts which include major works from the repertoire, chamber orchestral work, and concerts featuring some of the most interesting choral/orchestral works of the past three centuries.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Instrumental Concerto Competition Finals
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Student performers who have reached the final stage of the concerto competition come together to perform their best, for a final chance at a music scholarship award. Join us for riveting performances and standing-ovation worthy student musicians, and stay for the announcement of the Instrumental Concerto Competition winner and post-concert reception.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Singers
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of John Len Wiles, the UNI Singers will offer a fall concert. UNI Singers is the largest mixed-voiced ensemble in the School of Music. The group performs choral literature representative of various style periods and vocal traditions.
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Panthers & Jazz Band III
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Director Bob Washut will lead UNI’s Jazz Panthers in their fall concert, shared with Jazz Band III. Celebrating more than 35 years in the UNI Jazz Division, Washut will lead the stellar Jazz Panthers ensemble in a concert featuring student and faculty arrangements and compositions as well as standards, while the Jazz Band III will be led by a graduate student conductor.
Spotlight Series Concert: Chimes of Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Come join UNI School of Music choral ensembles in celebrating the joys of the season. From holiday favorites to winter-inspired works, the UNI Singers, Concert Chorale, UNI Cantorei and Women’s Chorus will fill the evening with song. Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!
Spotlight Series Concert: Faculty Artist Showcase
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect opportunity to enjoy the wide range of musical styles that are featured throughout the School of Music. From small jazz ensembles to soaring vocal soloists, string quartets to duo pianos, a full roster of outstanding faculty artists guarantees that audiences will be thrilled. Come see what all the buzz is about and enjoy the faculty artists from UNI’s School of Music.
Spotlight Series Concert: Choral Collage
Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
This unique concert, led by choral conductors Dyan Meyer and John Len Wiles, will feature UNI School of Music choirs performing in a variety of styles. Choral music lovers will not want to miss this event!
Spotlight Series Concert: Performance Competition Finals
Monday, April 1, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
One of our most interactive performances of the year, the UNI School of Music Performance Competition Finals concert is a great opportunity to get involved in the music education of our students. Come for engaging performances from some of our most talented students, stay for the second act when our judge’s panel will award scholarships to three students based on the evening’s performance and audience members vote for the “People’s Choice Award” scholarship. It’s your opportunity to make an impact on the life of a student musician…while enjoying amazing music!
Spotlight Series Concert: Wind Symphony
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
The Northern Iowa Wind Symphony, under the direction of conductor Ronald Johnson, will present a spring concert. Wind Symphony is recognized throughout the United States and parts of Europe for its exceptional performing ability, quality repertoire, and innovative programming. You won't want to miss this exceptional ensemble!
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band One
Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Director Chris Merz will lead UNI’s premiere jazz ensemble in their spring concert. The concert will feature student and faculty arrangements, new compositions as well as standards and tunes from jazz giants like Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, Kenny Wheeler and more. Swing into the School of Music and enjoy the great musicianship, improvisation and style of this group.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Singers and Symphonic Band
Thursday April 18, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. - please note, new start time!
Great Hall, GBPAC
The UNI Singers (John Len Wiles, conductor) and the Symphonic band (S. Daniel Galyen, conductor) will team up to offer a shared performance. This spring concert will offer majestic choral works, standard repertoire for wind band as well as new and contemporary compositions. Visit campus for the day and stay for the evening performance of these two exceptional ensembles.
Spotlight Series Concert: Opera Scenes Performance
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
The UNI Opera Ensemble will present a scenes performance for opera lovers and newcomers alike. This concert performance provides students the opportunity to apply the performance skills developed in the classroom, with scenes fully staged and costumed. Audiences will be swept away by the immense talent of this group!
Spotlight Series Concert: Varsity Men's Glee Club
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
One of the largest and most popular choral ensembles on campus, and a group with a rich tradition of excellence, the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club will offer their spring concert. Well known for their great showmanship and sold out events, this group will have music lovers cheering for more. Come join us!
