Recently a group of composers from the Nebraska Composers Alliance created a new set of etudes for the all-state instrumental auditions of the Nebraska Music Educators Association.
Tony Falcone, Nolan Schmit and Tyler White completed etudes for strings, winds and percussion that will be used for the first time this fall as young people from all over the state of Nebraska audition for the NMEA all-state band and orchestra.
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If you have upcoming events you would like to post here or if you would like to be able to post on this blog, contact Nolan Schmit at:
nolan@nolanschmit.com
He will be happy to set up a login and password for you so you will have access to add content to this site.
No commentsUSA Songwriting Competition
- Radio Airplay!
- Grand Prize of US $50,000 in Cash & Merchandise!
- 15 different categories
- Winners Will Be determined by Top Music Industry Pros*
IRON COMPOSER: Student composition contest
ANALOG arts ensemble’s
Iron Composer Omaha
A Robert M. Spire Student Composition Competition
Presented as a part of ARTSaha! 2008,
Omaha’s new music festival September 4, 2008
Strauss Performing Arts Center
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Five student composers (ages 18-26) will be chosen to compete in person.
PRIZES
First Place – $500
Second Place – $250
Third Place – $100
For more information:http://artsaha.org/?page_id=90
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JUNE 15, 2008!
No commentsAMERICAN DANCES: The Nebraska Brass in Concert
Join the Nebraska Brass for “American Dances,” the finalé of its 2007-2008
season, “American Premieres.” At this final concert, the Nebraska Brass will
feature the world premiere of Lincoln composer, Nolan E. Schmit’s new work
for brass quintet, “PRISM: The Dance of Light.” This piece is dedicated to
the memory of late UNL Professor Emeritus Robert M. Beadell, Nolan
Schmit’s first composition professor during his undergraduate career at the
University of Nebraska.
Thursday, May 29, 2008 • 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
614 Hastings Avenue
Hastings, Nebraska
Friday, May 30, 2008 • 7:30 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
3114 Harney Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Sunday, June 1, 2008 • 3:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
840 South 17th Street
Lincoln, NE
Omaha/Lincoln: Adults $15 _ Seniors $12
Hastings: Adults $12 _ Seniors $10
Children and Students are FREE
Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling (402)-477-7899.
The Nebraska Composers Alliance has a new look!
Welcome to our brand new website! We will be working hard to get everything up and running soon. Please check back frequently for updates!
Regards,
Nolan E. Schmit
Executive Director
Nebraska Composers Alliance
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