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University of Iowa School of Music The University of Iowa School of Music is a nationally-recognized school of music whose rich legacy

09/01/2026

We 💛 having our students back on campus!

Two talented Iowa quartets, the Seamark Quartet and the Conifer Quartet, were invited to collaborate with the Lobkowicz ...
08/28/2026

Two talented Iowa quartets, the Seamark Quartet and the Conifer Quartet, were invited to collaborate with the Lobkowicz Collection on a cultural exploration of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák!

Accompanied by Professor Elizabeth Oakes and Assistant Professor Julia Conrad, these students participated in a ten day trip to Czechia, where they engaged with Dvořák's cultural and historical works.

While in Czechia, the group engaged with relevant original musical scores/manuscripts and visited key historical sites. The Seamark and Conifer Quartets also rehearsed and performed the compositions that are the focus of this research while also including works by American composers.

We're thrilled our students had the opportunity to expand their musical excellence and engage with the rich, cultural history surrounding this famous composer.

Faculty member Jamie Clark will be featured as the soloist for the Dvořák Cello Concerto on the Season Opener of the Wat...
08/27/2026

Faculty member Jamie Clark will be featured as the soloist for the Dvořák Cello Concerto on the Season Opener of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony on September 19!

Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony shares, "We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed cellist Jamie Clark back to Cedar Falls as our featured soloist for Dvořák in the New World on Saturday, September 19 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. A dynamic performer, chamber musician, and educator, Jamie has appeared throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, performing in renowned venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Boston’s Jordan Hall, and Eastman’s Kodak Hall. Jamie will take center stage for Dvořák’s magnificent Cello Concerto, one of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire, as part of an evening that also features Dvořák’s iconic “New World” Symphony."

The concert will take place Saturday, September 19 at 7:00pm in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Auditions for our music ensembles start next week! 📅 Audition week: August 20–28📍 Voxman Music BuildingAuditions are ope...
08/15/2026

Auditions for our music ensembles start next week!

📅 Audition week: August 20–28
📍 Voxman Music Building

Auditions are open for:
🎤 Choral Ensembles / August 20, 21, 23, and 25
🎻 Symphony & Campus Orchestras / August 24–25
🎷 Jazz Ensembles & Combos / Contact department to schedule audition
🎧 Black Popular Music Ensemble / August 24–28
🎺 Symphony & Concert Bands / August 24–25

✨ Open to all students, music majors & non-majors welcome!

Learn more and contact departments at callboard.performingarts.uiowa.edu/music-callboard/music-ensemble-audition-information

We are immensely proud of the achievements of our alumni, and Dr. Andrew Mast’s appointment as Dean of The Crane School ...
08/14/2026

We are immensely proud of the achievements of our alumni, and Dr. Andrew Mast’s appointment as Dean of The Crane School of Music at SUNY-Potsdam is a testament to the excellence of our programs and the national leadership profile of our graduates.

A seasoned educator and experienced conductor, Dr. Andrew Mast earned his BM degree (1989) and DMA degree (2000) in Tuba at the University of Iowa School of Music. Congratulations, Dr. Mast! 🎼 🎉

Read more about Dr. Mast appointment at https://bit.ly/4wRfiKB

A summer of operetta in Ohio 🎭 🎵 Adam Griffiths, DMA Voice Performance student, spent his third season with The Ohio Lig...
08/13/2026

A summer of operetta in Ohio 🎭 🎵

Adam Griffiths, DMA Voice Performance student, spent his third season with The Ohio Light Opera performing in nearly 40 performances across 5 fully staged productions throughout the summer!

The Ohio Light Opera is the nation's premier company specializing in operetta and early American Musical Theatre, with a mission to keep the operetta art form alive in the United States. During this season, Adam played roles as Camille de Rosillon in "The Merry Widow," Christian van Damm in "The Red Mill," and more.

Congratulations, Adam, for this big achievement over the summer! 💛 🖤

The Conifer Quartet and Seamark Quartet have been preparing for their journey to Czechia since last April! In their prep...
08/03/2026

The Conifer Quartet and Seamark Quartet have been preparing for their journey to Czechia since last April! In their preparation they have:

🏫 Visited the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids
🎶 Performed for a packed house at the Iowa City Music Study Club
🎻 Worked closely with Gabriel Kahane during his year-long residency with Hancher on his piece American Studies (which they will be performing in Czechia)
🎼 Performed for a delegation from Prague at the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library
🎵 Performed for a gathering for emeritus faculty at the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
🌟 Visited Spillville, Iowa where Dvořák spent a summer writing some of his most beloved chamber music - including his “American” String Quartet
& more!

Check out their progress at bit.ly/4wtFjQ6 and wish them luck on their travels! ✈️

In preparation for the Conifer Quartet and the Seamark Quartet's upcoming trip to Czechia, both quartets will perform at...
07/28/2026

In preparation for the Conifer Quartet and the Seamark Quartet's upcoming trip to Czechia, both quartets will perform at Voxman Music Building (Recital Hall) tonight, Tuesday, July 28at 7:30 p.m.

This concert is free and open to the public. Can't make it? Catch the livestream at music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

From Iowa to Czechia ✈️ In a reverse pilgrimage of Dvořák’s visit to Iowa over one hundred years ago, Professor Elizabet...
07/27/2026

From Iowa to Czechia ✈️

In a reverse pilgrimage of Dvořák’s visit to Iowa over one hundred years ago, Professor Elizabeth Oakes, Assistant Professor Julia Conrad, the Seamark Quartet (Renee Santos, Alicia Maiz Alonso, Oliver Bostian, Katie Forbush) and Conifer Quartet (Yestyn Griffith, Hugo Kaut, Kylie Little, Celia Phillips) are preparing to travel to Czechia!

Collaborating with the Lobkowicz Collection in Prague to pursue more culturally and historically informed interpretations of selected repertoire, our students and faculty will have the chance to view relevant original musical scores/manuscripts, visit key historical sites, and the Seamark and Conifer Quartets will also rehearse and perform the compositions that are the focus of this research.

You can help support this experience by donating at https://bit.ly/4wtFjQ6. Supporting this campaign means that you are not only helping get this group to Czechia; you will also be helping to support similar opportunities for future students. A huge thank you to the many supporters who have already donated! 💛 🖤

A summer of growth, creativity, and music-making ✨🎵 🎹 This summer, aspiring musicians joined us at Voxman to work on new...
07/26/2026

A summer of growth, creativity, and music-making ✨🎵 🎹

This summer, aspiring musicians joined us at Voxman to work on new skills and techniques! Throughout warm-ups and master classes, each camp focused on developing students' musical ability through hands-on learning from School of Music faculty, accomplished grad students, and nationally-recognized guest artists.

From Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Low Brass, Percussion, Piano, Organ, Jazz, and our new Harp camp, students ended the summer with new skills and memorable experiences 🎷 🎶 🎺

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