School of Music
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. The Final Concert will be held on 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.
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Erik Rohde, will present a fall Spotlight Series concert performance. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call 319-273-4TIX.
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 unique musical experience! This event is free and open to the public.