School of Music
We're planning an evening of exceptional performances by UNI faculty and students, featuring a wide range of works, composers and performers aimed at capturing the uniquely collaborative and engagement-driven spirit of the School of Music. The concert will include performances by the UNI Wind Ensemble, Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, UNI Suzuki School, UNI Opera, Jazz Band One and Concert Chorale, with featured faculty artists Korey Barrett and Sean Botkin. Please join us for this exciting event and help to support student scholarships at UNI’s School of Music.
The UNI School of Music presents its annual hands-on workshops for high school student string players preparing for All-State competition. This event is free and open to the public, but does require registration. For more information, please visit music.uni.edu/allstatestrings.
The UNI School of Music presents its annual Vocal Arts Festival for high school student vocalists preparing for All-State competition and interested in vocal music at UNI. Concerts will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, GBPAC. This event does require registration. For more information, please contact John.Wiles@uni.edu.
This event has been postponed and will now be held on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. in Davis Hall.
This event has been postponed and will now be held on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in Davis Hall.
UNI Jazz Band One, under the direction of Christopher Merz will offer a shared fall concert with Jazz Band Two, led by Mike Conrad. Repertoire and soloists to be announced. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call 319-273-4TIX.
Coordinated by faculty artist Alexander Pershounin, this workshop for double bass players and enthusiasts will feature classical and jazz bass master classes, clinics, and concerts. For more information or to register, visit music.uni.edu/bassjamboree.
Coordinated by faculty artist Tyler Hendrickson, the UNI Viola Festival will offer hands-on workshops as well as guest artist performances. For more information or to register, visit music.uni.edu/violafestival.
Visiting artist Nicki Roman will offer a saxophone recital with collaborator and guest Casey Dierlam Tse, piano. One of the most decorated saxophonists of her generation, Roman is known for “showcasing not only the breadth and potential of saxophone repertoire, but her own virtuosity and technique as a performer” (Parma Recordings). She has been a prize-winner at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo Competition, Music Teacher’s National Association Young Artist Solo Competition, William C.
Music student Levi Temple will present a non-degree trombone recital featuring fellow student musicians Jackson Schou, drums, Oisin Leopold, piano, Luke McIlhon, saxophone, Miles Rochford, bass, and Jacob Giddens, guitar. This event is free and open to the public.