Music Stories & News

An original score for the "Alma Mater" and a photo of Arnold Grummer directing the Panther Marching Band

The origins of a UNI anthem: Our "Alma Mater"

Since 1950, UNI’s cherished “Alma Mater,” written by neighboring alumni Bill Kloster and Arnold “Arnie” Grummer, has been a musical tradition for the campus community.
Claire Uselding directing band

Band directors swing back to UNI for Tallcorn Jazz Festival

For some UNI-educated band directors, attending the Tallcorn Jazz Festival with their students is a full-circle moment, as many of them helped organize and execute the event back in their college days.
Tammy Hook at Commencement

At 58, Tammy Hook just finished a double major – a journey nearly 15 years in the making

When Tammy Hook walks across the Commencement stage, the moment will represent far more than the completion of her degrees.
Dr. Randall Harlow, professor of organ and music theory at UNI.

UNI School of Music faculty artist Randall Harlow releases new album

Dr. Randall Harlow, professor of organ and music theory, recently released a new album titled "HOLY!" A celebration of the 25th anniversary of UNI's Helmuth Wolff organ in Jebe Hall.
Our History - Scholarship Benefit Concert

UNI School of Music to host 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Our History" will be the theme of the 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.
Requiem

UNI School of Music to present Mozart’s Requiem

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will present Mozart's Requiem twice, once on campus and once in Muscatine.
John Clayton playing the cello

UNI School of Music to host guest artist John Clayton at Tallcorn Jazz Festival

The 74th annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz concerts will be held on the UNI campus on Feb. 20 and 21.
Members of Panther Marching Band at Windsor Castle

UNI’s Panther Marching Band performs in London

UNI’s Panther Marching Band is just coming off a magical trip to London to start the new year.
Gabi Riessen with golden retriever Winnie, both dressed in Panther Marching Band gear

Support dog takes the ranks among Panther Marching Band

Gabi Riessen's Panther Marching Band debut came with a furry friend: Winnie, her beloved service dog who has supported her throughout her time at UNI. Winnie helps Riessen navigate her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes her to pass out without warning.
43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert - Welcome Home - Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn

UNI School of Music to host 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"Welcome Home" will be the theme of the 43rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music.