A Nebraska Wesleyan University choir director has been recognized by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association for his commitment to singers and choirs in the state.
Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore Laynee Woodward has been named a finalist in the competition to sing the National Anthem at the Cornhusker State Games opening ceremonies in July.
When Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir Director William Wyman received a call this summer inquiring if his vocalists could perform with the Munich Symphony, he 鈥 without hesitation 鈥 said, yes!
鈥淗ow do you say no to that kind of experience,鈥 said Wyman. 鈥淚t鈥檚 just not one you get everyday.鈥
The Nebraska Chapter of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) held their state voice auditions at Nebraska Wesleyan University on October 7.
Over 240 singers, from other Nebraska colleges and universities, competed including 36 Wesleyan SM论坛 students.
With an enthusiastic passion for all things music and a background in musicology, new music professor John Spilker says he wants to bring new perspectives and creative ideas to Nebraska Wesleyan.
Dr. William Wyman and his critically-acclaimed University Choir are used to receiving rave reviews after their performances. A standing ovation at a concert in Tartu, Estonia, can be added to their list of highest honors.
The Emmy-nominated Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir will perform a concert of classic choral literature during its upcoming winter tour.
The choir tour begins January 4 and will conclude with a final performance at O鈥橠onnell Auditorium on the Nebraska Wesleyan University campus on January 16. The tour includes performances in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska.
Nebraska Wesleyan University student Jenna Palensky and her music professor Maxine Fawcett-Yeske spent their spring break in Ireland with 150 primary school children from over 20 countries.
