Open to students in grades 9-12, the 2025 UNO Flute & Single Reed All-State Help Session will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025! The event is free for all participants.
Faculty
- Dr. Christine Erlander Beard, UNO Woodwind Area Coordinator & Professor of Flute and Piccolo
- Dr. Season Cowley, UNO Instructor of Clarinet
- Dr. Matthew Storie, UNO Assistant Professor of Saxophone
Documents & Important Links:
- Pre-register for the UNO Flute & Single Reed All-State Help Session
- View the UNO Flute & Single Reed All-State Help Session general schedule
Location & Parking:
- All events will take place at the UNO School of Music in the Strauss Performing Arts Center located at 6305 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE 68182.
- There will be open parking on campus all day/evening.
- ADA accessible parking can be found in Lot E (just west of Strauss) at the Community Engagement Center. Accessible entrances may be found at the at the southwest and northeast sides of the building. UNO campus & parking map
Schedule
Participants to be dismissed upon conclusion of their individual lesson/mock audition.
| Time | Location |
| 8:30-9:00am | Registration (SPAC Lobby) |
| 9:00-9:30am |
Clinic with individual areas:
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| 9:30-9:40am |
Break UNO Faculty/Staff are not responsible for chaperoning/supervision of participants starting at 9:30am. |
| 9:40am-12:00pm |
20-minute individual lessons/mock auditions:
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Woodwinds at UNO
In the Woodwind Area, students have the opportunity to study with experienced teachers that maintain careers as active professional musicians.
UNO woodwind teachers have varied backgrounds including extensive experience in symphony orchestras, jazz, chamber music, and other professional groups. In addition to private lessons, students participate in a weekly masterclass presented by UNO faculty or guest artists.