Stringfever   February 16

If you’re looking for an evening's entertainment like you’ve never seen before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham & Neal Broadbent, aka Stringfever. With their electric instruments and live beat-boxing, the world’s first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget.

The Northeast Iowa School of Music is bringing this international performance group to Dubuque for a concert on February 16 at 7:00PM at the Grand Opera House, sponsored in part by Premier Bank. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students, and are available at the Grand Opera House Box Office. Call (563) 588-1305 to charge tickets by phone or visit thegrandoperahouse.com to order online.

Stringfever is a family affair with these four world class musicians who come from a long line of amazing musical talent and have put together a truly original show featuring five and six stringed electric violins, called violectras, a viola, and a cello. Some of the unique features of the show include Stringfever’s acclaimed version of “Bolero,” with all four members of the group playing one cello at the same time. At one point, the audience is challenged to a rousing game of name that tune, trying to guess 20 of the most popular film theme songs, including a rousing rendition of a “007, James Bond medley.” The fantastic culmination of the show is the group’s signature finale, “The History of Music . . . in 5 minutes.” The unique instruments and charismatic personalities of the members of the group make Stringfever a truly unique and unforgettable, not to miss, musical experience. Since catching the attention of Europeans from one side of the continent to the other, Stringfever has decided to make the journey across the ocean and share their incredible show with their American friends.

Catch the fever and find the cure with Stringfever, a truly unique musical experience!

Stringfever Student Workshop  February 16

Area students will have the rare opportunity to see a preview of the concert in an education presentation by the group at 4:00PM at the Grand Opera House. Register at NISOM. The workshop is fee $12, but students who present their ticket to the evening concert will receive free admission to the workshop. This is not a masterclass. Students do not need to bring their instruments. Printable Workshop Flyer with Registration Form

Flutist Peg Cornils   April 29

Join us on Sunday, April 29 at 2:00PM in Clarke University's Jansen Hall for a special treat for Dubuque audiences. Margaret Cornils Luke will perform her newest Carnegie Hall recital, which she will perform in New York City later this spring. This is the fourth time Cornils has been invited to Carnegie Hall, but the first time she will perform such a concert in Dubuque.

Highlights will include “Phoenix Rising” by Dubuque’s own Michael Gilbertson and “Harlequin,” a dance piece Margaret wrote inspired by Picasso's harlequin paintings, as well as a world premiere Margaret commissioned from composer and flutist Gary Schocker and familiar tunes like a twist on “Carmen Fantasie.” A reception will follow the concert.

Margaret Cornils Luke, an Illinois native currently living in Dubuque,is a flutist, published and recorded composer, professional piano accompanist and singer. She has been featured on national public television and radio and has been named in 2011 Who's Who in the World and on the Biltmore Who's Who. She has recently been nationally recognized and honored with the music sorority Sigma Alpha Iota. Margaret was a flute instructor at NISOM beginning shortly after her arrival in Dubuque.  

DCSO Spring Concert   March 26

The Dubuque Community String Orchestra will present a free public concert on Monday, March 26, 2012.

Juilliard in June

Back by popular demand! NISOM-alumnus Michael Gilbertson will once again bring a small ensemble of Juilliard students and alumni home to Dubuque for a special chamber music concert. Details TBA

Dine Out with NISOM

Support NISOM by dining out! These local restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds to our school on the following dates:

February 8 : Buffalo Wild Wings: Voucher required

March 18 : Fried Green Tomatoes (Galena): Be sure to tell 'em NISOM sent you!

Recitals

NISOM students are encouraged to perform in at least one recital each year. Recitals are a great way to share what they’ve learned with family and friends and gain important performance experience. All recitals are free and open to the public. Each will last 30 to 60 minutes. Locations TBA unless noted.

              Saturday, March 3, Emmaus Bible College

              11:00 AM: Guitar, Voice & Bass – Studios of Jozefowicz, Encke, and Simundson

              1:00 PM:  Piano & Voice – Studios of Flogel and Cheng

              2:30 PM:  Woodwinds & Brass – Studios of Hinman, Leffler, and Welter

              Saturday, May 19

              11:00 AM: Strings – Studios of Geyer, Kubesheski, and Rush

              1:00 PM: Voice, Piano, Winds/Brass – Studios of Crawford, Dickey, Williams, and Matthews

              2:30 PM:  Adult Recital, mixed instruments

              Saturday, June 2

              11:00 AM: Mixed instruments

              1:00 PM: Mixed instruments