Inside the Mind of the Artist is a series of events — talks, Master Classes, concerts, and even festivals — throughout each academic year designed to enrich the experience of the Conservatory's musical community. For each event, we bring incredible guest artists to share their insights and talents.
Built upon a foundation of excellent music, stellar performances, and outstanding educational opportunities, these diverse and engaging concert events strive to connect you the music and the artists in an entirely new and exciting way. Whether it’s gaining new insights from our incredible guest artists as they share their talent, challenging yourself to listen in a new way, or hearing things anew through the eyes of a youngster - every audience member will find new meaning through music at Inside the Mind of the Artist.
To celebrate jazz month in April - Omaha Conservatory of Music Artist-Faculty and students came together to jam out and turn our concert hall into the hottest jazz club in town! Artist-Faculty Andrew Stickman (guitar), Kevin Sullivan (guitar), Spencer Jones (percussion), Bobby Scharmann (bass), Bryce Dantzler (saxophone), Jessica Hanson (violin), and Cody Jorgensen (voice) took the stage with students Dmitrii "Dima" Shaposhnikov (studio of Stacey Barelos - piano), Jason Kwong (studio of Andrew Stickman - guitar), Logan Kauffman (studio of Andrew Stickman - guitar), and Andrew Lundberg (studio of Kevin Sullivan - guitar) and showcased an excellent performance! Guest Artist Matthew Amandus (piano) also performed! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate jazz with us and thank you to our Inside the Mind of the Artist series sponsor Omaha Steaks! This event was also made possible by Five Points Bank!
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Piano & Violin Master Classes - Sat. March 23 at 10:30am
Concert Event - Sat. March 23 at 7:00pm
The Seattle Times praises New York-based Vicky Lee's playing as having an "authority and verve." She has appeared in major concert halls including New York, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco, Switzerland and Seoul. Lee was joined on stage by award-winning pianist Mika Sasaki for a thrilling live performance right here at Omaha Conservatory of Music. The morning before the show, both Vicky and Mika lead students in two separate master classes focusing on piano and violin!
The Concordia String Trio explores and expands the eclectic repertoire of an under-appreciated genre—the string trio. This versatile ensemble has built a reputation for its exciting performances and innovative programs, juxtaposing pieces from the standard string trio repertoire with new compositions and little-known works of great composers.
Prior to their concert, the Concordia Trio worked with Omaha Conservatory of Music students in a Chamber Ensemble master class.
Soprano Jamie Reimer and pianist Stacie Haneline headlined a unique multi-media performance that featured a diverse array of female composers, African-American composers & more. The following day, Jamie & Stacie lead an interactive master class focusing on the subject of perfect partnerships.
Omaha Conservatory of Music's Artist-Faculty and students came together in a performance to explore the connections between music and art in an interactive program that paired live performance with projected visuals. The curated program featured repertoire and visual works that both informed and inspired our viewing and understanding of both. Performers included - Frontier Strings, Omaha Academy Choir and OCM Artist-Faculty & students. Honorary Chairs: Debbi & Speedy Zweiback | Event Chairs: Nora & Barry Zoob, Jill & Bruce Rasmussen
Omaha Conservatory of Music partnered with Vesper Concerts, and the University of Nebraska Omaha to present a one-of-a kind Residency with the Amernet String Quartet. Consisting of two concerts and Master Classes, Amernet shared their skills and music with us over the course of three separate events.
Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet has garnered recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets and are Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. Their sound has been called “complex” but with an “old world flavor.”
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