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!
Spotlight Series Concert: Wind Symphony and Concert Band
Friday, October 3, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Two of the School of Music’s finest ensembles join together to offer an evening of exciting and engaging performance. Now in his second year with UNI, Concert Band director Galyen will treat audiences to an exciting new repertoire. Ronald Johnson, UNI School of Music faculty and conductor for 25 years, will continue the legacy that he and the Wind Symphony at UNI have created. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Concert Chorale
Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect evening at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for all choral music lovers. Conductor Dyan Meyer is returning for her second season as visiting artist in the School of Music and will lead the Concert Chorale, one of UNI’s 5 premiere choral ensembles, in their fall concert featuring beautiful and exciting choral works. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Instrumental Concerto Competition Finals
Monday, November 3, 2008 - 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. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band One
Friday, November 14, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Director Chris Merz will lead UNI’s premiere jazz ensemble in their fall concert. Featuring student and faculty arrangements and compositions as well as works from jazz giants like Bill Evans, Duke Ellington and more. Swing into the School of Music and enjoy the great musicianship, improvisation and style of this group. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Chimes of Christmas
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Come join UNI School of Music choral ensembles and the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra in celebrating the joys of the season. From holiday favorites to winter-inspired works, the UNI Singers, Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and Women’s Chorus will join the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra to fill the evening with song. Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us! This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Faculty Artist Chamber Music Showcase
Tuesday, February 5, 2009 - 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. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Symphonic Band
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Under the direction of S. Daniel Galyen, the Symphonic Band will offer a full spring concert fresh on the heels of their performance at the 2009 Northern Festival of Bands concerts. The Symphonic Band concerts feature standard repertoire for large wind and percussion ensemble as well as new and exciting compositions in contemporary styles. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
The UNI School of Music’s premiere orchestral ensemble will offer their annual spring concert. Under the direction of award-winning conductor Rebecca Burkhardt, the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra has performed world-wide, including their 2005 tour to Costa Rica. Join us for another outstanding symphonic concert from this ensemble. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Performance Competition Finals
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 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! This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Panthers
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Director Bob Washut will lead UNI’s Jazz Panthers in their spring concert. Offering over 25 years experience in the UNI Jazz Division, Washut will conduct this stellar ensemble in a concert featuring student and faculty arrangements and compositions as well as standards. This event is ticketed. For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Singers & Women's Chorus
Wednesday, April 16, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
In a classic spring line up, the UNI Singers and Women’s Chorus will team up to offer a shared performance of choral works. The UNI Women’s Chorus holds the honor of being the longest ongoing performance tradition on campus, while the UNI Singers is the largest mixed voice ensemble in the School of Music. Choral music lovers will not want to miss this event! For tickets call (319) 273-4TIX; for more information call (319) 273-2028.
