University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music

01/24/2025

We are honored to welcome the Parker Quartet to campus this week! Kee-Hyun Kim of the quartet gave a wonderful cello masterclass to LHSOM students. Sophomore cellist Ryan Sorensen with collaborative pianist Patrick Brandl Suárez, and senior cellist Maya Monteblanco with collaborative pianist Jacob Johnson, performed for Kee-Hyun Kim. 🎶
Don't miss the Parker Quartet's performance TONIGHT at 7:30pm in the Administration Auditorium! Tickets are on sale at uitickets.com. See you there!

01/23/2025

Join us TONIGHT for a recital featuring LHSOM faculty member Camilla Yoder, oboe. Admission is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 🎶 💛🖤

🗓️Thursday, January 23
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Haddock Hall
🎟️ Free and open to the public

01/15/2025

Congratulations to LHSOM faculty member Kate Skinner, whose big band chart was recently published by Brava Jazz!
“Delta Lake” is a soulful and modern harmonic journey inspired by a glacial lake nestled in the Tetons that can only be accessed by a hidden trail. Originally published for the LHSOM's Jazz Band II, the piece emulates the steep climb up to the lake, building tension and suspense with beautiful chords, a rising bass line, and rhythmic off-beats.
Click below to take a listen! 🏔️🎶

Kate Skinner’s “Delta Lake” is a soulful and modern harmonic journey inspired by a glacial lake nestled in the Tetons that can only be accessed by a hidden t...

01/06/2025

The World Beat Ensemble presents an excellent opportunity to delve into the musical cultures of West Africa, Latin America, and Asia while collaborating with fellow musicians. For the spring semester, we'll explore Samba from Brazil and Konkol, spoken rhythms of South India. It will be a special treat to perform in this style with the outstanding South Indian violinist Arun Ramamurthy at the World Music Celebration during the 2025 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in April.

The class will meet on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. If you want to enroll in the class, please register by January 15, the last day to register for the spring semester.

12/05/2024

🎷 It’s happening TODAY! The Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert is tonight at the ICCU Arena at 7:30pm! 🎷
Join us for a festive evening of music from local high school choirs, university student ensembles, and more. It’s FREE and open to everyone—bring your family, friends, and fellow music lovers to celebrate the season!
If you can't make the concert in person, you can still join in on the fun by watching the livestream at uidaho.edu/live

12/04/2024

📣 STUDENTS 📣 see Anthony McGill on December 6! Listen and learn from the principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic - the first African-American principal player in the organization's history.

🧠MASTERCLASS: 1:30 p.m. in Haddock
🎼CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. in Ad Aud

Counts as MUSX140 Recital Attendance "Faculty/Guest."

12/04/2024

Tomorrow’s the big day! Join us for the Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert at 7:30pm in the ICCU Arena—it’s FREE and open to the public. Come experience the joy of live music performed by local high school choirs, university ensembles and more talented musicians. We can’t wait to see you there!

12/02/2024

The Lionel Hampton School of Music presents an evening of world premieres from our composition studio! Join us for all-new solo, chamber, jazz, and choral music, written and performed by University of Idaho students. 🎼🎤

11/30/2024

Take a break from the holiday hustle and join us for the Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in the ICCU Arena. With hundreds of local high school musicians, university ensembles and more, it’s sure to be a night full of holiday cheer and beautiful music.
🌟 FREE admission—all are welcome to attend!
🎉 Tag a friend you’d like to bring and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

11/27/2024

Support LHSOM students and faculty - and show off your Vandal pride in style - by shopping our limited-time apparel fundraiser! With 18 customizable options, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gift for the musical Vandals in your life.
Act fast - the shop closes December 6!

11/24/2024

🎄🎶 Looking for the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit? The Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert is the answer! 🎤🎷
Join us on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in the ICCU Arena for an unforgettable evening of music by local musicians of all ages. This concert is free and open to the public -- whether it’s your first time or you’ve been attending for years, we’d love to see you there!

11/20/2024

🎶✨ We can't wait for our 2024 Holiday Jazz Choirs Concert! 🎄
This free, public event will take place on Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in the ICCU Arena, featuring local high school musicians, university student ensembles and faculty guests.
Mark your calendars to join us as we celebrate the holiday season with an evening of heartwarming music. Share and invite your friends too!

11/18/2024

Join us this Tuesday for a Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring Ayça Cetin performing Reinecke!

🗓️Tuesday, November 19
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Administration Auditorium
🎟️ $10-12 at uitickets.com

See you there!

11/14/2024

Anthony McGill is coming to Moscow! 🎼 The Auditorium Chamber Music Series is thrilled to present the New York Philharmonic's principal clarinetist in concert with the superb pianist Gloria Chien. Join us December 6 for an evening of brilliant chamber music.

🗓 December 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
📍 UI Administration Auditorium
🎟 uitickets.com

11/07/2024

Congratulations to Aidan Steinkamp on being named the winner and to Stella Rieth on being named the alternate in the 2024-2025 Idaho MTNA Competition "Young Artist Performance."

11/02/2024

"Notes for Cellists: A Guide to the Repertoire" by Miranda Wilson, LHSOM professor of cello, is out today!
"Notes for Cellists: A Guide to the Repertoire" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of cello music. Written by the cellist and cello professor Miranda Wilson, this book explores the world of cello repertoire with analytical overviews and background information on compositions spanning five centuries. In an engaging and accessible style, "Notes for Cellists" guides readers through the repertoire, providing detailed insights into the lives of composers and the cellists who inspired them. From Bach and Beethoven to contemporary works by living composers, "Notes for Cellists" offers historical and analytical contexts for over three dozen works. Whether you’re a student, professional, teacher, college faculty member, amateur player, or simply an enthusiast of the cello, "Notes for Cellists" is an indispensable tool. With extended program notes on over three dozen works, this book serves as a guide for reference or a starting point for further research.

10/30/2024

Congratulations to Vern Sielert, professor of trumpet and director of jazz studies at the LHSOM! The HR Big Band from Frankfurt, Germany, is performing his arrangement of "You Must Believe in Spring" by Michel LeGrand on Oct. 31 as part of their concert, Spotlight: Jazz in the Movies.

Rainer Tempel wird die lange Geschichte des Jazz als Filmmusik aufrollen. Von alten Hollywoodstreifen über neueste Animationsfilme – aus allen Bereichen bringt er Musik mit.

10/18/2024

Join us on Tuesday for a Faculty Recital, featuring Roger McVey, piano.

🗓️Tuesday, Oct. 22
⏰ 7:30pm
📍Haddock Performance Hall
🎟️ Free at the door

See you there!