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SPECTRUM PROJECT NEWS

March 1, 2019

Spectrum Project highlighted at Iowa of Regents Meeting

.UNI President Mark Nook gave a presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents about the impact UNI has on it’s community and Iowa. Among the many great programs UNI has, President Nook also highlighted the Spectrum Project.
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From Growing the Purple Circle posted March 1, 2019 at uni.edu
“We’re very interested in growing the purple circle,” Nook said. “That means reaching out to the community and growing the region around the university.”
One of the programs accomplishing that goal is the Spectrum Project, which aims to nurture an interest in the fine and performing arts among children of differing disabilities by combining music, movement, drama and art.
Each child participating in the project creates a unique performance, with the assistance of UNI students, and then performs it on the stage of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Last year, the project engaged 65 participants ranging from 5 to 19 years old in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hudson, Jesup, and Cedar Rapids.
Margo Kreger, whose son Joshua was a Spectrum performer, said the program helped her son find his voice and embrace his uniqueness.
“Before Spectrum Project, Joshua did not have the opportunities to engage with other kids because of his communication deficits,” Kreger said. “Through Spectrum Project, Joshua has the confidence to initiate conversations and now participates in extracurricular activities. Yesterday, he was invited for the first time to a birthday party."
Downloaded from https://uni.edu/resources/features/growing-purple-circle?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=uni-feature on March 1, 2019

November 28, 2018

Spectrum Project highlighted in Mag Pie Magazine

Spectrum Project coordinator Kevin Droe was interviewed by Emily Stowe for the Fall 2018 issue of Mag Pie magazine. He got to do one of his favorite things in the world to do:  talk a LOT about Spectrum Project! Emily Stowe did a really good interview. Check it out!
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March 29, 2017

Interviews at Noon on KWWL

Here's a really nice interview by KWWL's Ally Crutcher to help promote the show. Thank you Ally!
KWWL.com

March 26, 2017

Spectrum of Enthusiasm

The UNI Spectrum Project was featured in the The Courier. Check out the wonderful article written by Melody Parker.
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January 24, 2017

Spectrum Sings!

For those interested in singing lessons for your child in Spectrum Project (or even those who are not), Aja Baskerville is offering Spectrum Sings!  Click here for more information
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Aja Baskerville

August 28, 2016

Performer Registration Opens October 1, 2016

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August 26, 2016

NOW ACCEPTING DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS FOR SPECTRUM PROJECT 2017

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The Spectrum Project is now accepting Director Applications for the 2017 season. ​Productions are created by children with direction from UNI students. Director positions are paid positions.

DEADLINE FOR DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS: September 23, 2016


June 28, 2016

SPECTRUM PROJECT BUDDIES RECEIVE IOWA GOVERNORS VOLUNTEER AWARD

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L-R Gov. Terry Branstad, Beth Kosmicki, Chelsea Pleggenkule, Megan Newland, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Spectrum Buddies for receiving the 2016 Iowa Governors Volunteer Award. This award is presented annually to organizations and individuals for their commitment and service. 
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Spectrum Project (www.spectrumproject.org)
Kevin Droe, coordinator
kevin.droe@uni.edu
Russell Hall 069
UNI School of Music
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0246
(319) 273-3073

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    • Sponsor or Donation Form
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    • JamFest '22
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  • More...
    • 2022 Spectrum >
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      • PLAY! The Movie
      • 2020 Rehearsals
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      • 2020 Performers
      • 2020 Buddies
      • 2020 Buddy Information
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      • 2020 Staff Information
      • Performer Registration
    • 2019 Spectrum >
      • 2019 Cast Poster
      • Performers and Groups
      • Calendar
      • Payments
      • Scenes from 2019 Spectrum >
        • January 19 2019 Rehearsal
        • January 26 2019 Rehearsal
        • February 9 2019 Rehearsal
      • 2019 Buddies
      • 2019 Staff
    • 2018 Spectrum >
      • 2018 Cast Poster
      • 2018 Show Videos
      • 2018 Videos and Photos
      • Calendar
      • 2018 Spectrum Buddies
      • 2018 Staff
    • 2017 Spectrum >
      • 2017 Cast Poster
      • 2017 Show Media >
        • Videos
        • Photos
      • Scenes from Spectrum 2017
      • 2017 Buddies
      • 2017 Staff >
        • Jotham Polashek
        • Kathleen Marston
        • Michala Lensing
        • Allison Corbin
        • Tarissa Hagenow
        • Sarah Quesnell
        • Jari Sherburne
        • Shelley Droe
        • Kevin Droe
      • Calendar
    • 2016 Spectrum >
      • 2016 Cast Poster
      • 2016 Performers
      • 2016 Buddies
      • 2016 Directors
      • 2016 Rehearsals
      • 2016 Show Video and Photos
      • 2016 Faculty
    • 2015 Spectrum >
      • 2015 Performers
      • 2015 Show Videos
      • 2015 Show Videos and Photos
      • 2015 Buddies
      • 2015 Season
      • 2015 Directors
      • 2015 Faculty
    • Other Great programs >
      • Ball State Prism Project
      • Prism Project CT
      • Sturgis Youth Theatre
      • Shine On, Inc.
      • AMASE Northwestern
      • Aspire Therapeutic Riding Program
    • Open Door Music
    • Resources >
      • Exceptional Alternative Ensembles
      • Relationship Building for Teaching Music for Children with Autism
      • Progressive Music Education