The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomed 558 music students from 101 high schools across Nebraska for the annual Honor Band & Choral Clinic on Monday, Jan. 27.
The day-long event, held on the UNK campus, brought together young musicians to collaborate and learn under the guidance of UNK faculty and renowned educators from across the state and nation. Participants rehearsed throughout the day in preparation for two public concerts at the Health & Sports Center.
The first performance, starting at 5:30 p.m., featured the UNK Wind Ensemble, Festival Band and Honor Band. The second concert, at 7 p.m., spotlighted the UNK Choraleers, Treble Choir, Festival Choir and Honor Choir.
Clinicians leading the rehearsals include Duane Bierman, professor of music and director of bands at UNK, who will direct the Honor Band; Erin Beave, former band director at Hastings High School, directing the Festival Band; John Petzet, associate professor of music and director of choirs at UNK, leading the Honor Choir; and Cal Cross and Molly Gonring, choir directors from Elkhorn South High School, directing the Festival and Honor Choirs respectively.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to enhance their musical skills while experiencing the energy and expertise of our faculty and guest clinicians,” said Brian Alber, associate professor of music and one of the event organizers.
The following are are students who participated in the event:
Alliance:
Emilia Jones, Maira Richey, Timothy Richey, Ayvrie Waldron, Karlena Heredia.
Bayard:
Haley Edmunds, Jessica Kappen, Shayleigh West, Taylor Petersen, Kylie Lashley.
Gering:
Frank McBride, Coltin Hutton, Alphonso Leal, Helen Bauer, Natalie Peterson, Lily Kadolph, Jayden Doman, Samuel Martindale, Aphia Boyd.
Hyannis:
Kevin Hernandez.
Mitchell:
Rio Williams, Breya Docekal, Kyle Komarek, Landen Murphy, Carson Wikins.
Morrill:
Justine Wilkinson, Cecilica Barron-Berrelleza, Camryn Chapman, Samantha Brown, Olivia Barron-Berrelleza, Serenidy Erickson, Camrynn Bowlin, Katelyn Serrato, Natalia Gomez, Rachelle Seier.