School of Music

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# Title Date Summary
1 UNI band director takes national stage
Northern Iowan 119:52, p.1
UNI Wind Ensemble Director Danny Galyen has been inducted into the American Bandmasters Association. Grant Pedersen interviews some of Galyen's current students that praise the work he has done for them and the School of Music as well as Danny Galyen himself; photos.
2 UNI School of Music to present world premiere opera: "The Beehive"
Northern Iowan 119:45, p.4
The UNI School of Music is performing "The Beehive" an opera written by Jorge Sosa and Melisa Tien on March 30th and 31st in Bengtson Auditorium in Russell Hall. Peyton Guthrie writes more details of the opera; photo.
3 Uniting the community with song
Northern Iowan 119:29, p.1
UNI's Community Music School (CMS) meets in Russell Hall and welcomes anyone from UNI students to Cedar Valley residence to participate in their choirs, bands or private lessons (Camp Musicmania). This community gives UNI music students opportunities to teach and gain connections for their future careers. Bailey Klinkhammer interviews Heather Hamilton; photo.
4 Rod Library sells books for a bargain
Northern Iowan 119:28, p.1
Rod Library sold over 8,000 books, music, and LPs to education students and/or teachers. This book sale was put on in efforts to help support the Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub (TEACH) project; photo.
5 UNI pep band to stay home
Northern Iowan 119:25, p.1
UNI pep band will not be traveling to men and women's basketball conference tournaments this year due to budget cuts. Mallory Schmitz interviews associate director of bands Justin Mertz and UNI Athletics director David Harris to learn more about the budget cuts and how it is affecting the college; photo.
6 Panther Preview
Northern Iowan 119:10, p.5
A timeline of events happening on campus next week. Some of the events include musical performances, the Traditions Challenge Amazing Race, and a Fall Colors Bike Ride.
7 UNI voice professor wins Grammy
Northern Iowan 118:50, p.1
Professor Suzanne Henrix-Case wins a Grammy for the opera production "Akhnaten;" photos.
8 Percussion concert goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.5
UNI School of Music presents various percussion ensembles virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
9 NI Symphony Orchestra presents spring concert
Northern Iowan 117:52, p.4
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.
10 Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.4
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Erik Rohde, held their winter concert which showcased composers outside the traditional orchestral program; photo.
11 Percussion concert goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.5
The Percussion Ensemble performs over Youtube; photos.
12 NISO performance, partially in-person
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performs their fall concert, the first live UNI School of Music performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) in about eight months; photo.
13 Panther Portrait: Outdoor concert series
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.5
Panther Portrait of the Outdoor Concert Series; photos.
14 Event will honor UNI student after passing
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1
An event is held for the passing of Isaac Roerig, a UNI student.
15 School of Music holds virtual strings workshop
Northern Iowan 117:14, p.5
The School of Music holds a strings workshop via Zoom for high school students; photo.
16 Panther Portrait: outdoor concert series
Northern Iowan 117:13, p.5
The UNI jazz bands performed near the West Gym on Tuesday, September 29 and will perform again Wednesday, October 9; photos.
17 UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit
Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5
The UNI School of Music held their 39th annual scholarship benefit and included speakers Jeffrey Funderburk, director of the School of Music, Dr. Stephen Kerrigan, executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), and a show with performances by faculty and students.
18 Panther Portrait: Grilling and games with Beta Nu
Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4
The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their "grilling and games" event while following social distancing guidelines.
19 Jazz combos present spring concert
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1
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.
20 Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series performs
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.5
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.
21 UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.5
UNI Family Weekend 2019 took place from October 18th to the 20th, with an opening reception held on Saturday morning; photo.
22 School of Music to perform Beethoven's 9th
Northern Iowan 115:52, p.4
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.
23 Concert features student compositions
Northern Iowan 115:37, p.2
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.
24 Concert to celebrate end of WWI
Northern Iowan 115:22, p.4
The School of Music will present 'ARMISTICE' in honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The Varsity Men's Glee Club and the Wind Ensemble will perform in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on November 11; photo.
25 Preview: UNI Women's Chorus reunion
Northern Iowan 115:14, p.1
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 School of Music PRISM showcase
Northern Iowan 114:53, p.4
The School of Music is hosting the second annual PRISM Showcase to showcase chamber music pieces.
27 School of Music petitions for tenured professor
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.1
The students of the School of Music petition for a professor's tenure.
28 Jazz Band One celebrates new hall of famer
Northern Iowan 114:48, p.5
Jeffery Tower is inducted in the Jazz Hall of Fame in Bengston Auditorium in Lang Hall. He is being recognized as a trombonist, music educator, and arts advocate.
29 TheatreUNI to present 'Hair' for 50th aniversary
Northern Iowan 114:39, p.4
Sarah Hofmeyer reports on TheatreUNI's production of 'Hair' that is showing at Strayer Wood Theatre. TheatreUNI and the School of Music worked together to make the musical possible.
30 School of Music performs 'Dances'
Northern Iowan 114:31, p.5
UNI Faculty and the School of Music presented a recital of the piece 'Dances;' photos.
31 West African Drum Ensamble
Northern Iowan 114:20, p.5
The UNI West African Drum Ensemble (UNI-WADE) performed in the Maucker Union; the class is open to students of all majors regardless of music experience; photo.
32 School of Music benefit concert
Northern Iowan 114:10, p.4
The School of Music (SOM) hosted their 36th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert. Many ensembles, both student and faculty, performed through out the night along with appearances from two successful UNI alumni flutists; photo.
33 Singers blooming just in time for spring
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.1
Choral singing is making a comeback in the School of Music; photo.
34 UNI School of Music welcomes guest artists Frank Almond and Marian Lee
Public Relations News Release 2014:205, p.1
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.
35 Audience invited to participate in 'The Big Sing'
Public Relations News Release 2014:188, p.1
UNI School of Music will host 'The Big Sing' on March 10, in the Great Hall in Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature UNI choirs, as well as Alice Parker as a special guest. This event is free and open to the public.
36 'UNI Day' to be held at Iowa Capitol Feb. 16
Public Relations News Release 2014:179, p.1
UNI will host UNI Day at the Statehouse at the Capitol in Des Moines on February 16. The event will highlight UNI programs and inform legislators about the impact UNI has on the state.
37 UNI School of Music to present 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
Public Relations News Release 2015:160, p.1
The performances will be held on February 6th and 7th in Russell Hall on the UNI campus. These performances will feature the UNI Opera Ensemble and will also feature the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
38 Panther portraits: chimes of Christmas
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.7
Photos of musical performances around campus; photo.
39 Holidays at Hearst
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.1
The UNI Clarinet Ensemble played at the Hearst Center for the Arts for their holiday concert performance.
40 UNI New Horizons Band to present winter concert
Public Relations News Release 2014:138, p.1
UNI's New Horizons Band will perform a winter concert December 15, in the Great Hall of Gallagher Bluedorn. A reception will be held in the lobby following the concert, admission is free to this event.
41 "New home-grown music"
Northern Iowan 111:25, p.1
Nine newly composed musical pieces were performed by their student creators in Davis Hall; photo.
42 UNI students earn top honors at district auditions
Public Relations News Release 2014:126, p.1
UNI School of Music hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) district student auditions November 7 and 8. UNI had 11 students receive top honors at the auditions.
43 UNI School of Music to present Opera Sneak Preview: 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
Public Relations News Release 2014:115, p.1
UNI School of Music will present a sneak preview of the upcoming Opera Gala performance of "The Merry Wives of Windor." The performance is November 21, in Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall. Admission to the performance is free.
44 UNI School of Music to host 33rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
Public Relations News Release 2014:29, p.1
The UNI School of Music is hosting the 33rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert on September 26, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. All seats for the concert are reserved.
45 Hit the right note on campus
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.10
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.
46 UNI to host Midwest International Piano Competition June 1-7
Public Relations News Release 2013:280, p.1
UNI School of Music and the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center will host the Midwest International Piano Competition on June 1, through June 7. The event is open to the public and piano enthusiasts.
47 Hit the right note on campus
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Speaks about the many music programs and clubs offered at UNI. Says auditions for many of the groups are held in the fall; photo.
48 UNI New Horizons Band to present spring concert
Public Relations News Release 2013:267, p.1
UNI's New Horizons Band will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m., May 5, in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). A reception will be held immediately following the concert; admission is free.
49 The UNI wind symphony to offer their last performance of the season
Public Relations News Release 2013:242, p.1
UNI's Wind Symphony will have their last performance of the season offered as part of the UNI School of Music Spotlight Series. The concert will feature pieces with American, Australian, and Japanese roots.
50 UNI Jazz Band One to perform at Englert Theatre
Public Relations News Release 2013:216, p.1
The University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One will perform at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. Jazz Band One is the School of Music's premiere performing group. The ensemble has received numerous awards, and is one of the longest running jazz programs.