Music Department

NWU Commencement

Commencement for the Class of 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in Abel Stadium. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will last approximately two hours, and will be held rain or shine. 

The University Choir will sing for the Baccalaureate service at First United Methodist Church, and the Symphonic Band will play before and during the Commencement Ceremony in Abel Stadium.

More information about Commencement can be found on the Commencement 2024 page.

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Symphonic Band “Coming Home” Concert, Joined by Jazz and World Music Drumming

After returning from its tour, the Symphonic Band will perform their “coming home” concert in O’Donnell. They will be joined by the NWU Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Amy Spears’ World Music Drumming Ensemble. Admission is free and no reservation required. 

Event location
O'Donnell Auditorium, Vance D. Rogers Center for Fine Arts
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Day In, Day Out: Lincoln Civic Orchestra

NWU music student concerto competition winners Stephanie Catton (voice) and Sophia Chavanu (piano) will be featured on this program. In addition, Rob Salistean will lead the orchestra as they perform Carl Nielsen’s overture to Helios, Haydn’s Symphony 101 “The Clock,” and selections from Les Misérables. Admission is free. 

Event location
O'Donnell Auditorium, Vance D. Rogers Center for Fine Arts
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Gilman Scholarship takes junior to Rwanda

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Lilly Frields was selected as a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient to study abroad.

Frields will spend nearly a month in Rwanda completing research with the guidance of Amy Spears, associate professor of music. Their project seeks to better understand how Rwandan music teachers are integrating music into the healing process of individuals living with HIV.

University Choir Plans Four-State Winter Tour

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Nebraska Wesleyan University’s award-winning University Choir has announced a tour schedule that will take them to four states in January.

The choir begins its tour in York, Neb. on January 3 and will travel and perform for 9 days, concluding with a home concert in O’Donnell Auditorium on the Nebraska Wesleyan campus. They will also perform in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.