SOM – UofL News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 UofL’s School of Music reopens performances to audiences /section/arts-and-humanities/uofls-school-of-music-reopens-performances-to-audiences/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:19:59 +0000 /?p=54425 Life changed abruptly in March 2020, but the music never stopped at the University of Louisville School of Music, even without audiences.

For the first time in 18 months, live audiences are once more being allowed inside to enjoy performances by the SOM students, faculty and guests.

SOM this week released its live performance schedule for the Fall 2021 semester beginning with two concerts Sept. 19.Ìý

The schedule includes the Faculty Gala Oct. 22 and the popular Halloween-themed University Symphony Orchestra concert Oct. 30, as well as an abundance of student and faculty performances closed to audiences since March 2020 due to COVID-19.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required at the door for members of the public, faculty, staff and students who would like to attend. Several of the concerts also will be livestreamed.

School of Music students performing outside the Student Activities Center after indoor performances with audiences were postponed. Audiences are again invited for a full schedule of performances at the School of Music in the Fall 2021 semester. Proof of vaccination is required.

In addition:

• Most concerts are free but all require online signup on Eventbrite.com;
• Seating is limited with prearranged spacing to allow for physical distancing;
• Everyone who enters the event venue for any reason must wear a mask that completely covers the nose and mouth at all times;
• Regardless of vaccination status, we ask if you are feeling unwell to refrain from in-person attendance.

“We are thrilled about the return of audiences to the music building, and we are confident our safety measures will ensure the healthiest and most comfortable experience possible for everyone,†said SOM Dean Teresa Reed.

A comprehensive list of concerts with signup links can be . Please check frequently for updates.

]]> UofL Guitar Festival and Competition to take center stage /section/arts-and-humanities/uofl-guitar-festival-and-competition-to-take-center-stage/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:04:52 +0000 http://www.uoflnews.com/?p=48450 World renowned classic guitarists will gather at UofL Oct. 18-20 for the School of Music’s annual . The festival will feature concerts, master classes, youth ensemble showcases and an international competition with a first prize of $1,000.

Stephen Mattingly, UofL guitar instructor and festival director, said the event is open to all enthusiasts and playing levels and draws players from around the world.

“The festival offers stylistically varied concerts for all guitar fans and an array of workshops for guitarists of any age or level,†heÌýsaid.

Concerts will be held in the School of Music’s concert halls on UofL’s Belknap Campus. The opening concert will feature the award-winning French guitarist Raphaël FeuillaÌ‚tre. Later concerts will present an array of virtuosic guitar performance.

Li & Zohn Duo

Highlights include:

7 p.m. Oct. 18ÌýEvening Concert: , 2018 GFA Rose Augustine Prize Winner – Comstock Concert HallÌý

4 p.m. Oct. 19ÌýAfternoon Concert: – Comstock Concert HallÌý

7 p.m. Oct. 19ÌýEvening Concert, double concert featuring:Ìý– Comstock Concert Hall

Festival Registration is $150 for festival and competition, $75 for youth weekend $50 for concert series and $20 for individual concerts. UofL students are free.

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