Jane and Her Music: A Musical Celebration of Jane Austen's 250th Birthday

Hosted by students and faculty of the School of Music of the University of Iowa, “Jane and Her Music” will provide a unique window into Austen and her times. Festivities will take place in the historic Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol, evoking the sort of space where Austen herself might have attended a concert. Schedule of Events: 1:30 p.m.: Check-in 2:00 p.m.: Welcome/Opening Remarks 2:15 p.m.: “Jane Austen, Home and Away,” keynote speaker: Jeanice Brooks, Professor of Music, University of Southampton 3:15 p.m.: Break 3:30 p.m.: Rare Book and Music Display, Katie Buehner, Librarian, Rita Benton Music Library 4:15 pm: “Austen Adaptations” mini lecture-recital: Sarah Hachtman, DMA Voice Performance Student, University of Iowa 5:00 p.m.: Break for Dinner 6:30 p.m.: “Jane Austen’s Playlist,” pre-concert lecture: Marian Wilson Kimber, Professor of Musicology, University of Iowa 7:30 p.m.: Recital featuring songs and violin and keyboard works from the Austen Family’s Music Books. Followed by a tea reception. All events are FREE and open to all!