Nebraska Brass presents: "A Nebraska Brass Christmas," Nov 30, Dec 4, 5, 7, 19, 20 & 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOVEMBER 2008 NEBRASKA BRASS PRESENTS: "A Nebraska Brass Christmas" Contact: Nebraska Brass: (402) 477-7899, nb@artsincorporated.org Celebrate the holiday season with "A Nebraska Brass Christmas," the second concert series in the 2008-2009 Nebraska Brass season. At its most popular event of the year, the Nebraska Brass will perform traditional holiday favorites that are sure to warm the hearts of audiences even on the coldest Nebraska nights. The final "A Nebraska Brass Christmas" concert at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 21, 2008, will include a silent auction fundraiser to support the programs of the Nebraska Brass. The Nebraska Brass will also be releasing "Season of Wonder," its fourth CD recording, titled after the original composition by Gwyneth Walker, commissioned by the Nebraska Brass. "Season of Wonder" will be available for purchase at upcoming concerts, or by contacting the business office. Music selections for this festive concert will feature "Lo, How A Rose" by Praetorius and arranged by David Uber, "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Lewis H. Redner and arranged by Robert Elkjer, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" a traditional song arranged by Robert Elkjer, "Wexford Carol" arranged by Tim Fisher and based on a traditional Irish carol, "O Come, All Ye Faithful" by Chuck Marohnic and arranged by Sam Pilafian, and "The Christmas Song" by Mel Torme and arranged by Amerigo Mario and Ric Ricker. Nebraska Brass Concert Information: Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church 511 N. Elm Street, Grand Island, NE Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 7:30 pm Seward United Methodist Church 1400 N. 5th Street, Seward, NE Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church 614 N. Hastings Avenue, Hastings, NE Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 3:00 pm Pacific Hills Lutheran Church 1110 S. 90th Street, Omaha, NE Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 7:30 pm Minden Opera House 322 E. 5th Street, Minden, NE Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:30 pm Broadway United Methodist Church 11 S. 1st Street, Council Bluffs, IA Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 3:00 pm St. Mark's United Methodist Church 8550 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, NE Ticket Prices: Lincoln/Omaha: Adult $15 - Senior $12 - Students Free Other Communities: Adult $12 - Senior $10 - Students Free Minden: All tickets $15 Tickets are available at the door before the concert or in advance by contacting the Nebraska Brass business office at (402) 477-7899 or nb@artsincorporated.org. Tickets to the concert at the Minden Opera House are only available by contacting the Minden Opera House at (308) 832-0588.

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