Spotlight Series
Each year, the UNI School of Music proudly showcases a variety of ensembles and individual performances in our Spotlight Series. These performances consistently offer the highest quality musical performances featuring student, faculty and guest performers. From orchestral to jazz, opera to bands, join us for the series and experience something for everyone! All Spotlight Series concerts are ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX or click here.
Ticket prices for the 2020-21 Spotlight series are $15 for adults, $5 for non-UNI students. UNI students are admitted for FREE with their UNI ID card.
For more information, call (319) 273-2028.
Spotlight Series Concert: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Friday, October 2, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Two of the School of Music’s finest ensembles will join together to offer an evening of exciting and engaging music. Conductors Danny Galyen and Justin Mertz will lead the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band in a shared concert, the first Spotlight Series concert of the season.
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band One & Jazz Band Two
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
UNI Jazz Band One, under the direction of Christopher Merz will offer a shared fall concert with Jazz Band Two, led by Michael Conrad. Repertoire for the concert is sure to include a vibrant collection of both modern jazz and fresh interpretations on well-loved standards.
Spotlight Series Concert: Varsity Glee Club & Women's Chorus
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
An excellent choice for choral music enthusiasts! Our Varsity Glee Club, conducted by John Len Wiles, will share the stage with the UNI Women's Chorus, conducted by Amy Kotsonis.
Spotlight Series: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Erik Rohde, will present their fall Spotlight Series concert performance. This evening performance is sure to thrill orchestra lovers.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays! Come join UNI School of Music ensembles in celebrating the joys of the season. Enjoy holiday favorites, majestic, winter-inspired works, and more. Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!
Spotlight Series Concert: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its second appearance on the Spotlight Series. Conductor Erik Rohde returns to the podium for the first Spotlight Series concert of the spring 2021 term.
Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Choirs Concert
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Student musicians from UNI choirs will appear in this spring Spotlight Series performance. Conductors John Len Wiles and Amy Kotsonis will lead the choirs. Choral music enthusiasts are in for an exciting evening!
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band Two
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Jazz enthusiasts will be excited to see two exceptional performances on our Spotlight Series this spring. The first will feature faculty artist Michael Conrad leading UNI's Jazz Band Two in their spring concert, with repertoire and soloists to be announced.
Spotlight Series Concert: Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Conductor Danny Galyen will lead the Wind Ensemble in their final spring concert for 2021. You won't want to miss it!
Spotlight Series Concert: Jazz Band One
Friday, April 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Jazz up your spring with the final jazz feature on our spring Spotlight Series! Christopher Merz will lead UNI's premiere jazz ensemble Jazz Band One in their spring concert, with repertoire and soloists to be announced.
Spotlight Series Concert: Symphonic Band
Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, GBPAC
Conductor Justin Mertz will lead the UNI Symphonic Band in the grand finale performance of the 2020-21 Spotlight Series. The performance literature for Symphonic Band includes the standard repertoire for wind band as well as new and contemporary compositions. Come and enjoy!