Open to students in grades 9-12, the 2026 UNO Single Reed Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026! The event is free for all participants.
Faculty
- Dr. Season Cowley, UNO Instructor of Clarinet
- Dr. Matthew Storie, UNO Assistant Professor of Saxophone
Documents & Important Links:
- Registration coming soon!
- 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
| Time | Location |
| 11am-12pm | Clarinet lessons for any interested students |
| 12pm-1pm |
Saxophone lessons for any interested students |
| 1pm-2pm |
Artist Recital featuring Dr. Season Cowley, Dr. Matthew Storie and Guest Artists Dr. Emily Rose and Dr. Jack Thorpe |
| 2pm-3pm |
Clarinet UNO students masterclass Saxophone ensemble playing session |
| 3pm-3:30pm |
Reed Care |
| 3:30pm-4pm |
Time to visit Exhibit Booths |
| 4pm-5pm |
Highschooler masterclass |
| 5pm-5:30pm |
Clarinet and Saxophone topics |
| 5:30pm-6pm |
Life as a Music Major at UNO |
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.