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Individual musicians and ensembles are available for interactive performances and workshops.  From the Maia String Quartet to the Pan-American Steel Band, we have performers representing various genres and music and from all around the world.

Music ensembles and solo artists offer educational and entertaining performances, workshops and master classes. Whether you are interested in an introduction to music from another part of the world or a particular genre, we have the artist for you!

Solo Artists

Bahri Karacay

Bahri Karacay and his band TURKANA perform Turkish Folk, and Pop Music. See Bahri's webpage for...

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Liang-Fang Chang

Liang-Fang Chang is from Taipei, Taiwan, began piano studies at the age of six. Between 1996...

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Kelley Marie Johnson

Kelley Marie Johnson offers the Sonata Project that explores historical eras with violin sonatas programs includes: 
American...

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Rachel Carter

Students of all ages will learn about the trombone. From its history and parts of the...

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Faculty Artists

Jeffrey Agrell

Jeffrey Agrell has taught horn at the University of Iowa School of Music since 2000. He...

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Katherine Eberle

With a radiant stage presence and a mezzo-soprano of unusual warmth and color, Katherine Eberle is...

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Kenneth Tse

Recognized as one of the leading saxophonists in the world, Kenneth Tse (cheh) has been called...

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Alan Huckleberry

Alan Huckleberry, Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Iowa, is an active solo pianist...

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William LaRue Jones

William Jones joined the UI music faculty in January 1998 as Director of Orchestra Studies. He...

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Rene Lecuona

With acclaimed piano performances in the U.S. and Europe, Rene Lecuona has acquired stature that is...

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Maurita Murphy Mead

Maurita Murphy Mead is in her 15th year as Professor of Clarinet at the UI. Prior...

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Ksenia Nosikova

Russian pianist Ksenia Nosikova joined the UI faculty in the fall of 1998. She brings a...

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Koi Hin Samuel Kwok

Graduate Artist Koi Hin Samuel Kwok is a native of Hong Kong, China. Prior to coming...

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Volkan Orhon

In addition to solo playing, Mr. Orhon is Assistant Professor of Doublebass at the University of...

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John Rapson

John Rapson has been Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Iowa since 1993. He...

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Stephen Swanson

What is Man, Lost Man? UI Faculty Stephen Swanson and Ksenia Nosikova will present masterworks of...

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Rachelle Palnick Tsachor

A UI faculty member in music and movement, Rachelle Palnick Tsachor is a certified teacher of...

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Uriel Tsachor

In constant demand as a piano recitalist in New York, Chicago, Tel Aviv, Vienna, Paris and...

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Katie Wolfe

Violinist Katie Wolfe, a native of Minnesota, joined the faculty of the University of Iowa as...

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Ensembles - International

Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble: Folk Music and Dance of Cuba

The Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble is a unique group of percussionists and dancers performing the...

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Turkana

Bahri Karacay and his band Turkana perform Turkish folk and pop music.

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World Percussion Ensembles: Collector's Items

Iowa's renowned professor of percussion, Dan Moore, is an avid collector of music and instruments from...

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Ensembles - General

Art Attack!

Add panache, elan, pizzazz, and wow to your special event with a surprise visit from ART...

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Center for New Music

A fascinating resident performance ensemble, the Center for New Music has received recognition as one of...

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Cerberus: Chamber Music at Short Notice

Cerberus consists of three UI music professors Jeffrey Agrell (horn), John Manning (tuba), and Brent Sandy (trumpet),...

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Clarinet Quartet

From Bach to Grundman, "legit" to jazz, this premiere clarinet group is faculty-sponsored and comprised of...

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Con Arco Quartet

Con Arco Quartet performs Classical to Contemporary works for 2 violins, cello and double bass.

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Flute Ensemble

The University of Iowa Flute Ensemble is a group composed of graduate and undergraduate students who...

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Iowa Brass Quintet

THE IOWA BRASS QUINTET was first formed as a resident faculty ensemble at the University of...

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Iowa Percussion Presents

Iowa Percussion presents educational and entertaining programs featuring music from around the world - Africa, Argentina, Brazil,...

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Iowa Percussion Trio

A trio of talented young percussionists. From ragtime to jazz, and from Trinidad to China, these...

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Iowa Saxophone Quartet

The Iowa Saxophone Quartet is a newly formed ensemble led by the University of Iowa's Saxophone...

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Iowa Vocal Arts Ensemble

The Iowa Vocal Arts Ensemble is comprised of graduate artists and offers audiences an eclectic concert...

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Johnson County Landmark

Johnson County Landmark is the University of Iowa’s advanced jazz big band. The group, directed by...

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Kantorei

Founded in 1973, Kantorei is the School of Music’s premiere choir. Consisting of thirty-two singers (smaller groups...

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Maia Quartet

Since its formation in 1990, the Maia Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of polish,...

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Matisse Piano Trio

The Matisse Piano Trio was formed in 2004 by pianist Ksenia Nosikova, violinist Katie Wolfe, and...

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Often Ensemble

The Often Ensemble displays the cutting edge in new jazz composition by developing and performing entirely...

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PanAmerican Steel Band

The ever-popular PanAmerican Steel Band features fun and interesting music from the Caribbean performed on steel...

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Songs of War

Stephen Swanson, baritone, and David Gompper, piano 
"Songs of War" is a recital of songs that...

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University of Iowa Double Bass Ensemble

The UI Double Bass Ensemble is directed by Music faculty Volkan Orhon and is comprised of...

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UI Music Teacher’s National Association Student Chapter

This group will perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a thrilling musical experience that will...

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University of Iowa Horn Studio

The UI Horn Studio is an extremely versatile group that can perform for any occasion: serious...

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University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra

The UI Symphony Orchestra, under its internationally recognized conductor Dr. William LaRue Jones, brings an exciting commitment...

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University of Iowa Chamber Orchestra

The UI Chamber Orchestra is dedicated to the performance of standard orchestral literature and is comprised...

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University of Iowa Saxophone Ensemble

The University of Iowa Saxophone Ensemble is directed by Dr. Kenneth Tse and involves select students...

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Latitude Ensemble: Chamber Music at Short Notice

The newest and possibly most unique chamber music group at the University of Iowa is the...

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The Larsen Trio

The Larsen Trio is a piano, clarinet, and viola ensemble, made up of a talented group...

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Habeas Corpus Early Music and Dance

Habeas Corpus Early Music and Dance, co-directed by Rachelle Palnick Tsachor and Chris Mortica, practices the...

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Iowa City Percussion Group

The Iowa City Percussion group explore the many possibilities of percussion instruments, from classical works to folk tunes...

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