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

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - "Our History" will be the theme of the 44th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, hosted by the UNI School of Music. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 in the Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

The evening will be filled with exceptional performances by UNI faculty and students, featuring a wide range of works, composers and performers aimed at highlighting the unique history and story of the School of Music, while continuing to build on that legacy into the future. The concert will include performances by the UNI Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band One, Cecilians, Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, UNI Opera, as well as featured soloists and more. Repertoire will include selections from Strauss's "Die Fledermaus," Arturo Marquez's "Conga del Fuego Nuevo" and more.

Following the concert, audience members are invited to enjoy chocolates, hors d'oeuvres and beverages in the Gallagher Bluedon lobby and the newly expanded Marquee Lounge, with music provided by School of Music student musicians.

The Scholarship Benefit Concerts have been raising scholarship funds for exceptionally talented music students and students in need for many years. All seats for the benefit concert are reserved. Individual tickets may be purchased in person at the Gallagher Bluedorn box office, by calling 319-273-4TIX or 877-549-SHOW (7469) or at unitix.uni.edu. To become a special donor and receive complimentary tickets, contact the School of Music office by calling 319-273-2028. For more information on this event or the UNI School of Music, visit music.uni.edu/sbc.