Spring has arrived and we are as busy as ever here at the KU School of Music! This e-newsletter will provide you with a sample of recent news and events. Visit us at music.ku.edu for a complete list of ongoing activities and news. We hope you enjoy reading about the exciting things happening in the KU School of Music!

Fairy tale opera "Hänsel und Gretel" to be staged at KU
University Theatre and the School of Music at the University of Kansas are staging Engelbert Humperdinck's 19th century fairy tale opera "Hänsel und Gretel" with a modern twist.
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KU students and faculty experience music outreach with Eutin, Germany
Five graduate students from the University of Kansas traveled with the dean of the School of Music and the director of KU's symphony orchestra to perform in Eutin, Germany, Lawrence's sister city on January 15. Eutin delegates then visited Lawrence in April to visit with Professor David Neely about future exchanges with the sister cities, including an opportunity for music students to travel to Eutin in July to perform "Hänsel und Gretel."
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KU School of Music wraps first annual Scholarship Concert at Lied Center--Symphony Orchestra and Choirs perform "Elijah"
The KU School of Music presented the 1st annual School of Music Scholarship Concert, featuring the KU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs performing Mendelssohn's "Elijah" at the Lied Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 7:30 pm.
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KU student wins coveted
Fulbright award
A KU School of Music student has won a coveted Fulbright scholarship for study abroad and another was named an alternate for the 2011-12 academic year. Read more.

KU students win big at Naftzger competition
KU music students scored big at this year's Naftzger Young Artist competition, taking home numerous prizes, including the grand prize. Read more.

Mark your calendars!

Apr. 29

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC
"Hansel und Gretel"
7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

Apr. 29

Faculty Recital Series: James Higdon, organ
7:30 p.m. Bales Recital Hall
Admission Free

May 1

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC
"Hansel und Gretel"
7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

May 2

KU University Band
7:30 p.m. Lied Center
Call 785-864-2787 or go to lied.ku.edu for ticket

May 2

Telharmonium
7:30 p.m. Swarthout Recital Hall
Admission Free

May 3

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC "Hansel und Gretel"
7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

May 3

Faculty Recital Series: Michael Bauer, organ
7:30 p.m. Bales Recital Hall
Admission Free

May 4

KU Jazz Ensembles
7:30 p.m. Lawrence Arts Center
Admission Free

May 5

KU Youth Chorus
5:00 p.m. 328 Murphy
Admission Free

May 5

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC
"Hansel und Gretel"
7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

May 6

KU Symphonic Band
7:30 p.m. Lied Center
Call 785-864-2787 or go to lied.ku.edu for ticket

May 7

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC
"Hansel und Gretel"
7:30 pm Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

May 8

KU Opera, KU Symphony Orchestra, & KUYC
"Hansel und Gretel"
2:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Call 785-864-3982 for ticket information

May 8

Instrumental Collegium Musicum
7:30 p.m. Swarthout Recital Hall
Admission Free

May 9

KU Choirs: Chamber Choir & Concert Choir
7:30 p.m. Swarthout Recital Hall
Admission Free

May 10

KU Wind Ensemble
7:30 pm Lied Center
Call 785-864-2787 or go to lied.ku.edu for ticket

May 10

Bales Chorale
7:30 p.m. Bales Recital Hall
Admission Free

Click here for a complete list of upcoming School of Music events.