Rey M. Longyear Lecture
“‘WHEN DREAMS DO SHOW THEE ME’: BENJAMIN BRITTEN AND THE NIGHT”
Justin Vickers, Illinois State University
My career in music has spanned many aspects of the discipline: the performance of opera, oratorio, concert, and recital; recording projects in opera, concert, and song repertoire; writing and publishing musicology and criticism; writing opera librettos; artistic directing; stage directing; and,…
University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
John Nardolillo, conductor
University of Kentucky Choirs
Jefferson Johnson, director
Lori Hetzel, director
Beth Wilson, director
April 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | SCFA Concert Hall
Join us in the SCFA President's Room at 7:00PM for the The Rey M.…
Performance given by students at the UK String Project.
UK Wind Symphony
Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Conductor
Brian Froedge, Guest Conductor
Dr. ToniMarie Marchioni, Oboe
UK Symphony Band
Dr. Shayna Stahl, Conductor
Michael Hudson, Guest Conductor
Adam Miller, Graduate Conductor
UK Concert Band
Brian Froedge, Conductor
Michael Hudson, Guest Conductor
Jalen Allred, Graduate Conductor
Adam Miller, Graduate Conductor
Doctoral piano recital
Featuring works by Ginastera, Liszt, and Grainger
LexPhil’s 2024/25 Season finale concert bursts forth into spring with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture followed by Wolf Totem, a bass concerto by Tan Dun, that will feature LexPhil’s Principal Bassist Rachel Martin as soloist. Named for the novel by Jiang Rong, the piece is thematically tied by one Chinese-style melody and inspired by the story of wolves and their importance in the ecosystem.
The concert reaches its climactic…
Join music education students in MUS 361 Modern Band and the rock band class at UK "The RocKats" for their final performance, covering hits of today and yesterday. Performance starts at 6pm. Come early and snag a good seat!
Featuring:
UK Faculty Brass Quintet
UK Faculty Jazz Trio
A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…
Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…
Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…
A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…
Unfortunately the 2025 Conducting Symposium has been canceled. We hope to see you next year.
The UK Conducting Symposium is designed for instrumental conductors and music educators of all experience levels. Conducting participants will receive quality podium time conducting outstanding literature in front of a live ensemble while receiving immediate/interactive feedback from the featured clinician. Each conducting participant will…
