Woodwind Festival
Open to students in grades 7-12, the 2024 UNO Woodwind Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024! The event is free for all participants.
- Flute Faculty:
- Dr. Christine Erlander Beard, UNO Woodwind Area Coordinator & Professor of Flute
- Madison Booth, Flute, NFA Young Artist Competition Finalist
- Clarinet Faculty:
- Dr. Season Cowley, UNO Instructor of Clarinet
- Saxophone Faculty:
- Dr. Matthew Storie, UNO Assistant Professor of Saxophone
- Double Reed Faculty:
- Dr. Heather Baxter, UNO Instructor of Oboe, Omaha Symphony Assistant Principal/Second Oboe
- James Compton, UNO Instructor of Bassoon, Omaha Symphony Principal Bassoon
Documents & Important Links:
- Click here to pre-register for the UNO Woodwind Festival.
- Click here for the UNO Woodwind Festival general schedule
Parking:
- 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
Flute Festival | schedule
The 3rd annual UNO Flute Festival will take place at the Strauss Performing Arts Center, featuring Dr. Christine Beard & guest flutist, Madison Booth. Open to flutists of all ages and experience levels, high school students can take part in the All-State Mock Auditions for comments, feedback, and practice strategies.
The day will be filled with informative flute clinics, workshops, and dazzling performances, as well as a flute choir reading session with alto, bass and contrabass flutes in the mix. The "flute marketplace" will feature vendors from across the USA with flutes, piccolos, and accessories for every price point with brands not available anywhere else in Nebraska.
Simultaneously held in conjunction with the inaugural UNO Clarinet, Double Reed, and Saxophone Days, there is something for everyone; don't miss this amazing opportunity to improve, listen, learn, and experience an incredible day of everything FLUTE!
Clarinet Day | schedule
The inaugural UNO Clarinet Day will take place at the Strauss Performing Arts Center. Open to clarinetists of all ages and experience levels, high school students can take part in the All-State Mock Auditions for comments, feedback, and practice strategies.
The day will be filled with informative clarinet clinics, workshops, and student performances, as well as a clarinet chamber music reading session. Thompson Music will have a variety of clarinets and accessories available to peruse throughout the day.
Simultaneously held in conjunction with the inaugural UNO Saxophone Day, Double Reed Day, and 3rd annual Flute Festival, there is something for everyone; don't miss this amazing opportunity to improve, listen, and learn!
Saxophone Day | schedule
The inaugural UNO Saxophone Day will take place at the Strauss Performing Arts Center, featuring Dr. Matthew Storie. Open to saxophonists of all ages and experience levels, high school students can take part in the All-State Mock Auditions for comments, feedback, and practice strategies.
The day will be filled with informative saxophone clinics, workshops, and performances, as well as a saxophone ensemble reading session.
Simultaneously held in conjunction with the inaugural UNO Clarinet Day, Double Reed Day, and 3rd Annual UNO Flute Festival, there is something for everyone; don't miss this amazing opportunity to grow, learn, listen, and experience an incredible day of saxophone!
Details and schedule forthcoming.
Flutes, clarinets, and saxophones will each have different mock audition schedules and clinic offerings. Please consult the individual instrument schedules for more detailed information.
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10:00-11:00am |
Registration (Strauss Performing Arts Center, SPAC, Lobby) |
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10:00am-5:30pm |
Exhibits open (location TBD) |
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11:00-11:30am |
Welcome (location TBD) |
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11:30am-12:15pm |
Clinic(s) / Workshops |
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11:30am-2:45pm |
All State Mock Auditions: 15-minute slots Participants should pre-register for guaranteed slot; onsite registration will be available until schedule is full. |
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12:30-1:15pm |
Clinic(s) / Workshops |
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1:30-2:00pm |
Clinic(s) / Workshops |
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2:15-2:45pm |
Q&A Session: Life as a College Music Major (location TBD) |
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2:45-3:15pm |
Exhibit Time / Break |
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3:15-4:15pm |
Recital: UNO students, faculty, & guest artists |
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4:30-5:30pm |
Reading Sessions: Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Choir |
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6:00pm |
Festival concludes |
*Schedule subject to minor revisions. All changes will be posted on this page.
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.
Click here to learn more about the UNO Woodwind Area.