Nebraska Rising Stars - International Concert Series

SCHOOL OF MUSIC in the

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media In partnership with Omaha Conservatory of Music Omaha Area Youth Orchestras Present

Nebraska Rising Stars Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Omaha Conservatory of Music Simon Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.

PR OGRAM STUDENTS FROM THE OMAHA AREA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS String Quartet No. 2 in D Major III. Notturno. Andante

Fiori Quartet Steven Pruss and Laura Lienemann, violins Ilana McNamara, viola - Asia Wilson, cello

Aleksandr Borodin (1833-1887)

STUDENTS FROM THE OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Opus 96 (“American”) I. Allegro ma non troppo “Cricket Quartet” Virginia Jansen, violin - Leah Bessmer, violin Libby Meade, viola - Theodore Jansen, cello Students of Ruth Meints and Tim Strang Die Stille Stadt​​

Alma Mahler (1879-1964)

Rosa’s Confession from “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”

Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

Evangeline Mason, voice NATS - 1st place winner in classical division Student of Rachel Griggs Yulia Kalashnikova, piano, OCM Artist-Faculty

Rupert Holmes (b. 1947)

Danse Espagnole from ​​La Vida Breve​​ Manuel de Falla (transcribed by Fritz Kreisler) (1876-1946) Pauline Lee, violin MTNA state - 1st place winner in junior strings division Student of Ruth Meints Yulia Kalashnikova, piano

Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op.52 Alina Hatfield, piano MTNA state - 1st place winner in senior piano division Student of Anne Madison

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

STUDENTS FROM THE UNO SCHOOL OF MUSIC Four Old Tunes (1975) I. Bobby Shafto IV. Charlie is My Darling

Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)

Caprice en Forme de Valse

Paul Bonneau (1918-1995)

UNO Woodwind Quartet Dakota Valle, flute - Christine Robino, oboe Jack McGowan, clarinet - Hunter Holoubek, bassoon

Jake Senff, alto saxophone

Trumpet Concerto in F Minor, Op. 18 II. Adagio Religioso-Allegretto Samuel Kalhorn, trumpet John Bennett, piano

Oskar Bรถhme (1870-1938)

Hungarian Rhapsody Op. 68

David Popper (1843-1913)

Trevor Petersen, cello Yulia Kalashnikova, piano

Sonata in D Major for four hands, K. 381 I. Allegro II. Andante III. Allegro molto Marissa Mathia, primo Yimeng Xu, secondo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

A B OU T U S Each year, UNO School of Music enrolls around 200 undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of vocal/choral, keyboard, string, brass, music technology, music entrepreneurship, woodwind and percussion.

We are located in the Janet A. and Willis S. Strauss Performing Arts Center, a hub of musical activity for UNO and the city of Omaha. The center boasts a 422-seat tunable concert hall with impressive acoustic isolation, well-equipped classrooms, and rehearsal spaces. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where students can explore a variety of opportunities in musical performance and education.

Omaha Conservatory of Music challenges and inspires a student body of over 750 students through private lessons provided by an outstanding Artist-Faculty that aims to bring diverse musical community through education and performance to enrich lives.

We offer a rich variety of classes, interaction with guest artists, ensemble experiences, educational workshops, solo and group performances, and other unique opportunities in collaboration with arts organizations throughout the region.

OAYO consists of 4 orchestral ensembles, plus chamber music, that provide participants, ages 8 to 18, with professional instruction, coaching, and unique performance opportunities each season.

OAYO participants represent school districts across the Omaha metro area and beyond. OAYO’s programs are designed to enhance the lives and musical abilities of youth in a group setting that also builds leadership skills, fosters discipline, and develops educated listeners and future arts supporters.

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

NEW BUILDING COMPLETED SPRING 2019

PREPARE TO PERFORM 2019 AUDITIONS

2019 Auditions

Mon | February 18 Sat | March 2

Take your music to the next level in achieving your goals with the following degrees.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC - Performance - Jazz - Music Technology - Entrepreneurial Studies

BACHELOR OF MUSIC - Performance - Education

MASTER OF MUSIC - Performance - Education - Conducting

For audition information, contact Adam Hilt at ahilt@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2177 Strauss Performing Arts Center 6305 University Dr North | Omaha, NE 68182 | music.unomaha.edu/welcome

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

UCPSTTEMP1016. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance please call/contact Charlotte Russell, ADA/504 Coordinator 402.554.3490 or TTY 402.554.2978 or Anne Heimann, Director, Accessibility Services Center 402.554.2872.

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES ★ ★ WOULD LIKE TO THANK ★ ★

THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS, AND MEDIA CULTURAL ENRICHMENT FUND FOR ITS GENEROUS SUPPORT.

Inside the Mind of the Artist is a series of events — talks, master classes, concerts, and festivals — throughout the academic year designed to enrich the experience of the Omaha Conservatory of Music community. For each event, we bring incredible guest artists to share their insights and talents.

See the complete 2018-19 Inside the Mind of the Artist series at omahacm.org/ima

CLIMBING UPHILL Concert: Fri. Jan 25 at 7:00 PM Master Class: Sat. Jan 26 at 1:00 PM JAMIE REIMER, SOPRANO STACIE HANELINE, PIANO

CONCORDIA STRING TRIO Saturday, Feb 16 at 7:00 PM Thank you to our IMA season sponsor:

OCMI

YOUR STUDENT + WORLDCLASS GUEST ARTISTS = BEST. SUMMER. EVER. Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Institute (OCMI) is a week-long summer music camp. Each day is packed full of classes and private instruction to create the most vibrant and fun experience possible! Learn more:

www.omahacm.org/OCMI

UNIVERS I TY OF N E B R A S K A AT O MAHA INTERN ATI ON A L C ON C E R T S E RI E S September 14, 2018 Amernet String Quartet Florida International University October 12, 2018 Mark Bernat, double bass Performing Artist January 25, 2019 UNO Faculty Showcase UNO School of Music February 14, 2019 Apollo’s Fire Chamber Ensemble Guest artists from Cleveland and Omaha March 7, 2019 Awadagin Pratt, piano College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati April 18, 2019 Side-by-side, Omaha Symphony and Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra Inaugural Performance celebrating the opening of the new building at the Strauss Performing Arts Center

UNIVERS I TY OF N E BR A S K A AT O MAHA S C H OOL OF M U S I C Dr. Washington Garcia Director Dr. Karen Fannin - Dr. Tomm Roland Assistant Directors Dr. Christie Beard Coordinator of Recitals Dr. Pete Madsen Graduate Program Chair Mr. Adam Hilt Coordinator, Music Outreach and Recruitment and Academic Advisor Ms. Barbara McCormack Staff Assistant Ms. Jen Kalvoda Operations Assistant Ms. Julianne Furey Operations Manager Mr. Zachary Lovitch Music Technology Manager

Strauss Performing Arts Center 6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182-0245 unomusic@unomaha.edu 402.554.3411