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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Presenting the Petrichord Quartet McRae--Erin (Student--2023) Northern Iowan 119:48, p.04	4/6/2023	The string musical ensemble Petrichord Quartet made up of 4 UNI students started in 2021. They practice two or more times a week to play a variety of songs of all music genres at gigs; photos.
2	NI Wrapped: Best Albums of 2022 Neessen--Ben (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:28, p.04	12/8/2022	Guest columnist Benjamin Neessen writes about the best music albums released during 2022; photo.
3	The campus choir with 130-year heritage Kargarzadeh--Fatemeh (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:18, p.04	10/27/2022	The Cecilians performed during family weekend at UNI and they will perform again in the Great Hall in Gallagher Bluedorn. Fatemeh Kargarzadeh speaks with the conductor of the Cecilians, John Wiles for more details on the group and their performances; photo.
4	NI Symphony Orchestra presents spring concert Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:52, p.04	4/22/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performed a concert in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Only a small number of people were allowed to attend, but the concert was also livestreamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel; photo.
5	Don't idolize Adele's weight loss Seybert–Addision (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 117:22, p.03	11/2/2020	Seybert discusses singer Adele's recent weight loss and how the media focuses on it instead of her musical talent; photo.
6	Jazz combos present spring concert Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:39, p.01	2/27/2020	The UNI Jazz combo groups performed a spring concert in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on February 25. The concert was organized by School of Music professor Chriz Merz and graduate school conductors. The Isaac Schwarts combo performance included a piece written by member Andrew Piper. The Max McBride combo, Roomba Cats, and Flat Earth combo also performed; photos.
7	Unash presents senior bassoon Recital in GBPAC Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:37, p.04	2/20/2020	Student Aaron Unash performed his senior bassoon recital, accompanied by faculty artist Robin Guy, in Davis Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 17; photo.
8	UNI to Host Tallcorn Jazz Festival Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:37, p.01	2/20/2020	The 65th Tallcorn Jazz Festival, hosted by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, will be held February 20-21. Over 60 high school jazz bands will compete to earn a spot in the Iowa Jazz Championships. The UNI Jazz Bands One and Two and guest artist Myra Melford will also perform; photo.
9	Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series performs Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:36, p.05	2/17/2020	Several divisions of the UNI School of Music collaborated to perform as part of the Northern Iowa Bach Cantana series in the McElroy Lobby of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 15. Professor John Wiles addressed the crowd, and the performance featured soloists Madeleine Hartleip, Lauren Leman, Tim Steele, and Randy Everding; photo.
10	UNI alum reflects on graduation in song Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:31, p.04	1/30/2020	Clayton Ryan releases the single "Prairie Fire," inspired by his feelings about graduating from UNI. He created the song's video with UNI graduates Aaron Van Maanen and Neal Johnson of Good Era film in the jazz studio at UNI; photo.
11	A very happy jazz performance Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:30, p.04	1/27/2020	Christopher's Very Happy Band (CVH.B) preformed in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on January 24. The concert featured jazz compositions from their second album. CVH.B's band members include UNI faculty members Christopher Merz and Mike Conrad, as well as guest artists Drew Morton and Dave Tiede. UNI senior education major Dakota Anderson and UNI percussion instructor Matthew Andreini also performed; photos.
12	Panther Portrait: The SingPins Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:25, p.05	12/5/2019	The SingPins performed in the lobby of the Schindler Education Center; photos.
13	Mental health needs to be talked about Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:24, p.03	11/21/2019	In the author's opinion, the prevalence of lyrics about mental illness such as anxiety and depression in the music industry reflects its increase in society beginning near the turn of the century. Horning believes both spreading awareness and questioning the causes are necessary; photo.
14	UNI-Dome hosts Bands of America Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:7, p.01	9/26/2019	UNI will host a Bands of America competition. Marching bands from all over the Midwest will be arriving to compete in a variety of events. The Panther Marching Band (PMB) will also be in attendance to help at the event and to perform two shows; photos.
15	School of Music to perform Beethoven's 9th Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:52, p.04	4/25/2019	Choral groups and orchestral groups within the School of Music have collaborated together to present Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Choral" in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on April 28; photo.
16	Panther Portrait: UNI-WADE Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:46, p.05	4/4/2019	The UNI West African Drum Ensemble (UNI-WADE) performed during Maucker Union Live on April 3; photos.
17	wcfsymphony to present visual and aural experience Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 115:43, p.01	3/14/2019	The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony will perform the concert "To the New World," featuring the music of Antonin Dvorak, on April 13 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The concert will focus on storytelling and incorporate visual art by former professor Gary Kelley; photo.
18	Panther Portrait: Groovy News Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:39, p.05	2/28/2019	The band Groovy News - professor Vince Gotera and his daughter Amelia Gotera - accompanied by professor Jim O'Loughlin played in Maucker Union on February 27; photo.
19	Concert features student compositions Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 115:37, p.02	2/21/2019	The School of Music Jazz Combos Concert on February 19 in Bengston Auditorium featured the combos Combo 1, The Enablers, Uncharted, and Night Mayor. Student composers included Andrew Wiele and Isaac Schwartz. Coaches included Michael Conrad, Robert Dunn, Isaac Schwartz, and Christopher Merz.
20	Elizabeth Moen performs at Octo Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:37, p.05	2/21/2019	Katie Sin and Elizabeth Moen, both Iowa natives, performed at College Hill's Octopus Bar on February 17; photos.
21	CAB concert sparks controversy Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:35, p.01	2/14/2019	Due to security risks that the administration kept confidential, a February 16 concert by rap artist Waka Flocka Flame had its venue and ticket sales changed. Student and student organizations commented on the changes as racial bias, and university president Mark Nook responded about the lack of transparency and decision-making; photo.
22	Panther Portrait: Shannon Jones Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:25, p.04	11/29/2018	Shannon Jones performed in for Maucker Union Live on November 27; photos.
23	Music class performs as 'The Mod Squad" Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:24, p.05	11/15/2018	A six student band, 'The Mod Squad,' performed in Maucker Union as part the class "Modern band and Creative Music Making"; photos.
24	Panther Portrait: LowRay Miene--Adriana (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:22, p.04	11/8/2018	The Twin Cities band LowRay performed at the Octopus bar on November 1; photos.
25	Preview: UNI Women's Chorus reunion Ritondale--Sarah (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:14, p.01	10/11/2018	The School of Music will host a reunion and 130th anniversary celebration for the Women's Chorus on October 12 and 13. Alumni of various graduating years will return to perform with the current Women's Chorus in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The Women's Chorus was founded in 1888 and is the oldest ensemble on campus; photos.
26	Spotify supporting indie artists King--Sam John (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:9, p.03	9/24/2018	In the author's opinion, Spotify's new beta software allowing small artists to release and manage their music for no cost is an important development for social media and the music industry; photo.
27	Panther Portrait: Ryan and John Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 115:4, p.05	9/6/2018	Students Ryan Frank and John Radenbaugh performed their first public music set during Maucker Union Live on Septeber 5; photos.
28	Piano tech returns to music performance Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:4, p.04	9/6/2018	The faculty-staff recital "The Other Other Operation" will take place in Davis Hall on September 7. Musicians include David Dunn, Chris Merz, Bob Dunn, Josh Hakanson, Matt Andreini, and Ryan Frost; photos.
29	Singing for a mission trip to Kenya Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:50, p.01	4/12/2018	Celeste Bembry, Student Retention and Recruitment Coordinator for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, will be performing selections of jazz pieces at a fundraiser for a Kenya Mission trip that she will be taking part in. The missionaries are to engage with orphans who have lost their parents due to HIV and AIDS. The article covers Celeste's feelings about the mission trip and what she hopes to do while there; photo.
30	From Greek brothers to bandmates Ritondale--Sarah (Class of 2020), Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:39, p.05	2/22/2018	Students Brandon Lynch and Harry Schoening, also known as the Leather Jackets, performed in Maucker Union. Maucker Union Live encourages any students who wish to perform in Maucker Union contact the Student Life Team; photo.
31	Hugh Jackman's 'Greatest Show' Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:32, p.04	1/29/2018	Author Leziga Barikor reviews the soundtrack album for the musical "The Greatest Showman." She discusses the various songs and the qualities of the vocals of the artists involved; photo.
32	The Copper Smoke Trials releases promising EP Hofmeyer--Sarah (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 114:29, p.04	1/18/2018	The band The Copper Smoke Trials has released their first EP entitled "Bird" on SoundCloud; photo.
33	Columnist says Christmas music can wait its turn Schrad--Tanner (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:27, p.03	12/7/2017	Columnist Schrad doesn't like how over played Christmas music is and would rather this music wait until later in December to start being played.
34	Family band Groovy News' second debut Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:24, p.05	11/16/2017	UNI professor, Vince Gotera, and his daughter, Amelia Gotera, are a part of a father/daughter band called "Groovy News'". They performed at UNI as a part of Maucker Union Live, in their second debut as a band; photo.
35	Panther Portrait: UNITUBA ensambles Gallagher Bluedorn Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:22, p.05	11/9/2017	UNITUBA ensemble performed in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photos.
36	Students showcase Latino heritage Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:11, p.05	10/2/2017	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) partnered in sponsorship with Latino Heritage Week to present the Latino Heritage Showcase on September 28. Students showcased their talents, including singing and dancing, and educated others about Latin American culture and traditions. Other sponsors during the week included UNIdos, Panthers for DREAM Iowa, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity; photos.
37	Mohair Pear's 7th annual Pear Fair Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Thies-Jackson--Brittany (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:7, p.01	9/18/2017	The business Mohair Pear hosted the seventh annual craft Pear Fair on College Hill on September 16; photos.
38	Panther Portrat: Maucker Union live Rachel Bearinger Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:4, p.04	9/7/2017	Student Rachel Bearinger performed for Maucker Union Live; photos.
39	Fondo Fest features Handpicked band Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019), Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 114:1, p.01	8/24/2017	The Gallagher Bluedorn Handpicked series at Gran Fondo Fest on Main Street in Cedar Falls featured the indie rock band Wilderado and other entertainment; photos.
40	Hot Sardines bring the roaring 20's swing Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 112:15, p.1	10/19/2015	The Jazz group "Hot Sardines" kicked off their Midwest tour at the Gallagher Bluedorn; photo.
41	A classic still relevant 40 years later Rekemeyer--Kyle (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5	9/14/2015	Student Kyle Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumors".
42	Gallagher Bluedorn to present keyboardist Bruce Hornsby Public Relations News Release 2014:218, p.1	3/27/2015	Bruce Hornsby will be in the Great Hall of Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on April 24. Ticket prices range from $46 to $66 and include a copy of Hornsby's latest CD. This event is part of the 2014-15 Artist Series.
43	UNI School of Music welcomes guest artists Frank Almond and Marian Lee Public Relations News Release 2014:205, p.1	3/10/2015	Violinist Frank Almond and pianist Marian Lee will be in Davis Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on March 25. They will also be offering master classes for UNI music students on March 25 and 26. The concert is free.
44	UNI's Gallagher Bluedorn to present the Elias String Quartet Public Relations News Release 2014:187, p.1	2/24/2015	This event will take place on March 24 and will feature Benjamin Hochman on the piano. Tickets are $54 and can be purchased at any UNItix location. This event is part of the 2014-2015 Artist Series "Spark, Ignite, Inspire."
45	Panther Marching Band will perform first live concert on stage Public Relations News Release 2014:114, p.1	11/6/2014	UNI Panther Marching Band (PMB) will host an historic event November 17, at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. This is the first time in PMB history that they will perform live on stage. Tickets can be purchased online.
46	Hip-hop meshes with comedy Carolan--Nick (Student 2014) Northern Iowan 111:15, p.4	10/20/2014	Student Nick Carolan reviews a new hip-hop album.
47	Country music legends to perform at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Public Relations News Release 2014:77, p.1	10/6/2014	"Roots and Boots," featuring country legends Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie, and Sammy Kershaw will perform October 24, at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $35 to $49.
48	UNI's ARTeach program presents 'Art After Work' concert series Public Relations News Release 2014:66, p.1	9/30/2014	UNI's ARTeach program will launch a second session of the "Art After Work" concert series, titled "Culture Builds Community". Concerts will be October until December, admission is free.
49	UNI's Panther Marching Band grows for seventh consecutive year Public Relations News Release 2014:57, p.1	9/23/2014	UNI Panther Marching Band (PMB), the largest student organization on campus, has grown for the seventh consecutive year. The band now has 330 members, the most in UNI history. Students do not have to major in music to participate.
50	Hit the right note on campus Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:1, p.10	8/28/2014	The School of Music part of the Collge of Humanities Arts and Sciences, is home to an assortment of bands and choral groups ranging from marching band and opera, to jazz and orchestra; photo.

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