School of Music Stories & News

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.

UNI’s Danny Galyen earns “lifetime achievement award” for band directors

The University of Northern Iowa's Danny Galyen was recently inducted into the American Bandmasters Association.

UNI and Kirkwood Community College come together to offer 2+2 music degree

The UNI School of Music and Kirkwood Community College have proudly entered into a unique partnership allowing students to complete a BA in Music.

UNI School of Music to present opera “Suor Angelica”

The UNI School of Music will present a spring opera in one act, “Suor Angelica,” from Giacomo Puccini’s “Il trittico.”

UNI School of Music to host New Music Festival

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will hold its fourth annual New Music Festival Feb. 23-24.

Joel Waggoner’s journey from UNI School of Music to “Only Murders in the Building”

Joel Waggoner's career has taken him to Broadway and given him the chance to work alongside Meryl Streep. And it all started with UNI degree.

Panther Marching Band to head to London

The Panther Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2024-2025 London New Year's Day Parade. 

UNI School of Music presents “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

The UNI School of Music will present silent horror film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” with live improvised electro-acoustic music performed by UNI faculty.

From Russell Hall to the White House, armed with a trumpet

As a professional musician who got her start at UNI’s School of Music, Master Gunnery Sgt. Susan Rider uses her musical talents to hail the red, white and blue every day

UNI School of Music to host 42nd annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

"All of Us" will be the theme of the 42nd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music