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Music Department

Music Department

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Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) will host one of the most celebrated choirs from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tradition, the Aeolians from Oakwood University. Led by their esteemed director, Jeremy Sovoy Jordan, the Aeolians will be on campus on Saturday, November 2, for a choir clinic and performance series open to the public.

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.

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NWU Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Choir

The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir team up to entertain friends and families with varied repertoire. Admission is free and no reservation required. 

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O'Donnell Auditorium, Vance D. Rogers Center for Fine Arts
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NWU Symphonic Band Spring Celebration

The Symphonic Band completes the season with their Spring Concert. Admission is free with no reservation required. 

Event location
O'Donnell Auditorium, Vance D. Rogers Center for Fine Arts
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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.

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.

Event location
O'Donnell Auditorium, Vance D. Rogers Center for Fine Arts
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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.

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Nebraska Wesleyan’s University Choir and Chamber Singers will be joined by the Lincoln Boys Choir's Concert Choir and Lincoln Southeast High School's Court Choir to celebrate the music and message of the season in Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas With Wesleyan.