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The School of Music offers students opportunities to study with talented artist-faculty across our many areas of study.


Brass

brass-horns-2014.jpgBrass majors at UNO are taught by a faculty of dedicated teachers and performers, and our students are provided with a wide array of performance opportunities. The programs of study for brass majors are designed to develop versatile performers in a variety of idioms including solo and chamber literature, orchestra, and jazz improvisation. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Keyboard

170811_recitalhallpiano_019.jpgUNO's Keyboard Program is a very visible and active area within the School of Music. Our Keyboard Studies program is directed by Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor, a Steinway artist, who is well known for both her piano performance career, and many years of fine teaching. The Keyboard Area provides opportunities for students to develop their solo and ensemble skills in a wide variety of performance venues, both on campus and in the community. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Percussion

141003_bandrehearsal_103a.jpgThe percussion program at UNO covers a wide range of percussion applications. The core of the program focuses on Western classical percussion techniques (snare, timpani, mallets, multiple percussion). However, there are ample opportunities to explore other percussion applications such as world drumming, drum set, electronic percussion, orchestral techniques, and marching percussion. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Strings

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The cornerstone of UNO’s String Program is studio instruction. Emphasis is placed on technique; the development of musicality; exposure to standard solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire; and learning how to play with efficiency and ease. The string faculty have a wide array of national and international teaching and performing experience. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Voice

151006_choir_073a.jpgThe School of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s offers a substantial voice program with a wide range of experiences for voice majors. Students have the opportunity to participate in specialized workshops, masterclasses by renowned guest artists, and international/national conferences, competitions, and tours. Students perform in a variety of ensembles including the University Chorus, Concert Choir, Opera, and chamber groups. Students are frequently selected as soloists to perform with the UNO large and small ensembles. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Woodwinds

Symphonic Wind Ensemble ClarinetsWoodwind majors at UNO are taught by a faculty of dedicated teachers and performers, and our students are provided with a wide array of performance opportunities. The programs of study for woodwind majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments. Click here to learn more and to view audition requirements.


Jazz

150122_jazzband_074a.jpgAward-winning ensembles in the Jazz Area continue to receive acclaim for their outstanding musical performances from internationally recognized jazz artists, clinicians, and adjudicators. Students can take classes in Jazz Piano, Improvisation, and Jazz Pedagogy in addition to private lessons and weekly masterclasses. Click here to learn more and to view admission requirements.


Music Technology

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The Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Technology (BAM-MT) is a four-year degree program focusing on the technical, theoretical, and creative skills required to pursue professional careers in the growing field of music technology. Students enroll in traditional music studies, including music theory, aural skills, keyboard studies, and ensemble performance, and innovative technology courses in audio recording, sound reinforcement, analog and digital synthesis, and performance with interactive electronics.

The program combines the rigorous training of a traditional university music program, a practical hands-on approach through real-life opportunities, and a curriculum that combines platform-independent core competencies with emerging technologies and aesthetics.

Click here to learn more!


Music Industry

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Debuting Fall 2024, explore pathways to financial success through Music Industry, an interdisciplinary degree with courses in music, business, and music technology. Study your instrument at your pace, join the Commercial Music Ensemble, learn how to start your own business, or join the industry's workforce. Because this concentration requires four semesters of applied private lessons, students interested in pursuing Music Industry should schedule a time to play or sing for faculty so we can find the best fit for you in an applied studio (private lessons). All instruments and voice are welcome, including rock/pop instruments, turntables, and laptop. Please contact Adam Hilt to schedule a time.

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  • Dr. Karen Fannin, Director, School of Music: kfannin@unomaha.edu

  • Adam Hilt, Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment: ahilt@unomaha.edu

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