UAA Department of Music

UAA Voice Majors who have been apprentices with Anchorage Opera this past season will perform a special program in the Anchorage Botanical Gardens on June 28th at 7pm. Apprentices Joey Butcher, Apryl Cardwell, Hannah Klemm, Griffin Lindsay, Marilyn Pier, Alison Pogue, faculty members Mari Hahn and Janet Carr-Campbell, and community artist Nancy Caudill are featured in a performance of art songs in French, German and English.

Parlando | A Singer’s Singer Biography in Music of Winnaretta Singer, a Complicated, Fabulous Patron of the Arts Designed to bring music lovers together for fascinating conversation, drinks, food, and a deep dive into all things opera. Join General Director Ben Robinson and special guests throughout the season for surprising ex...

Register for the Seawolf Band Camp ASAP! Don't miss this exciting opportunity for rising 9th-12th graders. The week's events will include full band rehearsals, sectionals and masterclasses, and a concert performance. Use the link to register: https://epay.alaska.edu/C21563_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=7671

Really looking forward to the upcoming piano concert by internationally acclaimed pianist Scott Holden! A wonderful pianist, offering a fantastic program. Friday May 1, 7:30 PM, UAA Arts Recital Hall. Tickets at:

Scott Holden Piano Concert Scott Holden debuted in Carnegie Hall after winning first prize in the 1996 Leschetizky New York Debut Piano Competition. He has performed in over forty states, throughout Europe and in Asia. He has been broadcast on NPR, NBC, CBC, as well as numerous local networks. He has also performed in Moscow....

The Magic Flute weekend is off to a great start. Three more opportunities to see it.

Cast 1 wrapped up their dress rehearsal tonight. We open tomorrow at 4, and Cast 2 at 7:30pm. Get your tickets in advance to avoid the line and risk missing the first part of the show! centertix.com

The bright shiny faces of Cast 2, Magic Flute. Both casts are exceptional. Get your tickets as they are going fast. Tip: Buy them online and show through your phone or print them out. We no longer have a box office selling at the venue- they all need to be purchased through Centertix! There are computer terminals at the venue but usually a long line and hassle. Here is the link:
https://centertix.com/events/magic-flute-by-wa-mozart

Listen to an interview about Magic Flute on Alaska Public Media!

https://alaskapublic.org/programs/state-of-art/2026-04-13/uaa-opera-ensemble-respawns-magic-flute-as-a-videogame-state-of-art

January 17th at 7:30 PM. Don't miss this exceptional even featuring music faculty Mari Hahn, Timothy Smith and Laura Koenig. UAA Dance faculty Katie O'Loughlin. And community artist Ken Diemer.

Bravo to the UAA Wind Ensemble on a fantastic performance this past weekend. Big congratulations to all students involved!

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