FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 2006

NEBRASKA BRASS ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 CONCERT SEASON

Contact: Arts Incorporated
402-477-7899

Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Brass has announced its 2006-2007 season with performances in Lincoln, Omaha and other regional communities.

The Nebraska Brass is offering the Season Brass Pass for the 2006-2007 season. The pass entitles you to a total of six (6) admissions, which may be used to attend any concert in any city. Bring five friends with you to one concert, or use your six admissions to attend any combination of performances. The cost is: Adults $60 and Seniors $48. Season Brass Passes are offered to new subscribers at 50% off the regular price. General single admission tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the business office at Arts Incorporated at (402) 477-7899. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door the night of each concert. Ticket prices for Lincoln and Omaha are: Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Students (18 & under) FREE. Single admission tickets in other communities are Adults $12 and Seniors $10.

2006-2007 SEASON OF EVENTS

Swinging Brass
The Nebraska Brass will swing into its season opener with special guests Nebraska Wesleyan University’s “Touch of Class Jazz Choir” under the direction of Boyd Bacon.
Friday, November 10, 2006 • 7:30 pm • Broadway United Methodist Church • Council Bluffs, IA
Saturday, November 11, 2006 • 7:30 pm • O’Donnell Auditorium • Lincoln, NE
Sunday, November 12, 2006 • 3:00 pm • Presbyterian Church of the Cross • Omaha, NE

A Nebraska Brass Christmas
At their most popular event of the year, the Nebraska Brass will perform many traditional holiday favorites. The Nebraska Brass will also hold its annual silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, December 10, in Lincoln.
Thursday, December 7, 2006 • 7:30 pm • All Saints Episcopalian Church • Omaha, NE
Friday, December 8, 2006 • 7:30 pm • Minden Opera House • Minden, NE
Saturday, December 9, 2006 • 7:30 pm • First Lutheran Church • Plattsmouth, NE
Sunday, December 10, 2006 • 3:00 pm • St. Mark’s United Methodist Church • Lincoln, NE

Chase the Winter Blues Away
There is nothing like a rousing concert of Mardi Gras-flavored Dixieland music to help chase away those winter blues.
Friday, March 23, 2007 • 7:30 pm • Aurora United Methodist Church • Aurora, NE
Saturday, March 24, 2007 • 7:30 pm • First Presbyterian Church • Omaha, NE
Sunday, March 25, 2007 • 3:00 pm • Westminster Presbyterian Church • Lincoln, NE

Brass Blast!
The Nebraska Brass invites community and student musicians to join them on stage for this exciting concert featuring a large brass ensemble.
Friday, April 27, 2007 • 7:30 pm • Trinity United Methodist Church • Grand Island, NE
Saturday, April 28, 2007 • 7:30 pm • West Hills Presbyterian Church • Omaha, NE
Sunday, April 29, 2007 • 3:00 pm • First Presbyterian Church • Lincoln, NE

All-American Pops
Join the Nebraska Brass for a salute to the great composers of American music, including works by artists such as Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and more.
Thursday, May 31, 2007 • 7:30 pm • First United Methodist Church • Hastings, NE
Saturday, June 2, 2007 • 7:30 pm • First Unitarian Church • Omaha, NE
Sunday, June 3, 2007 • 3:00 pm • Sheridan Lutheran Church • Lincoln, NE