April 4th, 2020
9:00am-4:00pm
UNK Fine Arts Building
It is a pleasure to announce this unique musical opportunity to young clarinetists and flutists and their teachers! The 2020 UNK Flute/Clarinet Day is a day filled with playing, learning and performing. You will meet and work with UNK students as well as other students from around Nebraska. Mark your calendar now and get ready for a fun and exciting experience! There is no charge for this event.
Please assist us by submitting registration by Monday, March 30.
REGISTER HERE
Your registration will assure everyone that this event will run smoothly! Pre-registered students will receive final information the week of March 30. If you have questions, contact Dr. David Nabb at (308) 865-8606 or nabbd@unk.edu or Melissa King at kingmg@unk.edu.
Dr. Claudia Anderson, flute: After graduating from the University of Michigan with honors and participating in the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, Ms. Anderson went to Italy on a Fulbright scholarship and remained for several years to play principal flute in the Orchestra del Teatro Massimo in Palermo. Since her return to the U.S., she has toured many states as a recitalist as well as guest artist and clinician for state and regional flute festivals. In 2006, Ms. Anderson founded the ground-breaking New Prairie Camerata; a unique concept that brings together music, architecture, local history, and community participation. Three artists with national and international careers – flutist Claudia Anderson, harpist Jeanmarie Kern Chenette and violinist Nancy McFarland Gaub – joined talents to form the musical core of New Prairie Camerata. Each of the five programs of the inaugural 2006-2007 season will reflect its choice of setting through the music as well as the visual and culinary arts, exercise science, and local histories of business and fashion. Concert goers will enjoy a multilevel cultural and sensory experience – a rich palate of sounds, sights and tastes.
Dr. Blake McGee, clarinet:
Dr. Blake McGee is Associate Professor of Clarinet and Music History at the University of Wyoming. A native of the west coast, Dr. McGee performed as a member of the Portland Opera, Vancouver Symphony, and the Oregon Mozart Players chamber orchestra. He is currently principal clarinet of the Wyoming Symphony. He is a highly active chamber musician performing regularly with the Wyoming Reed Trio and Woodwind Quintet, The Wu-McGee Duo, and as a member of Lights Along the Shore, a trio specializing in original arrangements of eclectic music from around the world. Additionally, he tours annually throughout the country as a recitalist. As an avid reed-maker and researcher, Dr. McGee has begun developing new methods for evaluating clarinet reeds based on design parameters. In 2009, McGee was invited to present his research methods and findings at the International Clarinet Association's conference in Portugal. In 2016, he published a book titled "ReedWorks: A Guide to Single Reed Adjustment" that covers a variety of topics on working with single reeds. He regularly provides masterclasses on reed adjustment and reed making for clarinet and saxophone studios at universities nationally and continues to research the topic extensively. Dr. McGee earned degrees in Clarinet Performance and History from the University of Minnesota and the University of Oregon.
June 24-26, 2020
UNK Fine Arts Building
High school Drum Majors and Color Guard members are invited to enroll in this intensive marching band clinic.
The deadline for registration is Monday, June 15th. Once a student registers we will send them the camp handbook, a copy of the daily schedule, and forms to return to us at registration check-in.
REGISTER HERE
COST
The cost of the clinic is $195 for resident students (covers room, board, and tuition) and $135 for commuters (tuition only). Linens will be provided for resident campers.
CHECK-IN
The clinic runs from June 24th – 26th. Registration check-in is between Noon and 1pm in the main lounge at Mantor Hall (see campus map at http://www.unk.edu/campus-map/. You may request a specific roommate prior to June 15th through email or phone contact with the camp director, Dr. Duane Bierman (contact information below). No room changes will be made at registration check-in. Commuters need to check-in at this time as well to make sure all forms are in order and to receive camp materials (name badge, t-shirt, etc.) before the orientation meeting at 1:30pm in room 264 (Band Room) of the Fine Arts Building.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
Evening activities include games and movies.
Questions concerning the clinic may be directed to Dr. Duane Bierman, UNK Director of Bands and Camp Director, through email at biermanda@unk.edu or by telephone at 308.865.8607.
July 15-17, 2020
29th Annual UNK All-State Vocal Camp
UNK Fine Arts Building
This three-day workshop is designed to help Nebraska secondary school singers achieve their goal of becoming members of the 2020 All-State Chorus. Via group lessons, audition procedures, sectional rehearsals, and full rehearsals, participants will thoroughly prepare for the Nebraska All-State Chorus, open to grades 9-12.
Each composition requires well prepared, technically proficient singers. The physical intensity required, coupled with first-rate musicianship and vocal skills will make this a demanding concert for any singer.
You may request a specific roommate upon registration online. Linens and Bedding will be provided.
Cost:
Campus Resident: $195
(tuition, all meals, room & board, music, t-shirt)
Commuter with Meals: $150
(tuition, lunch and dinner meals, music, t-shirt)
REGISTER HERE
Downloads:
Camp Flier
Camp Handbook
Camp Schedule
Parent/Guardian Form
Consent for Medical Treatment Form
Questions?
UNK Music Office: 308.865.8618
Email: music@unk.edu
Interested in becoming a t-shirt or meal sponsor? Contact the UNK Music Office, (308) 865-8618, or music@unk.edu.
Monday, January 25, 2021
The 2021 UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021.
Information and audition materials will be emailed and sent out to directors in August 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Brian Alber (alberbw@unk.edu)
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