PRESS RELEASE, November 2000

The Nebraska Brass announces their second concerts of the 2000-2001 season:

"A Nebraska Brass Christmas"

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets may be used in either city.

"A Nebraska Brass Christmas" is the title of this concert, which will include the following selections:  French Carol, arranged by Keith Snell; Fancies, Toyes and Dreames, by Giles Farnaby; Three Christmas Pieces, by J.S. Bach; selections from the Nutcracker Suite, by Peter Tchaikovsky; and others...

Tickets may be purchased at the door the night(s) of the concerts, or in advance by contacting the business office at (402) 477-7899, 216 North 11th Street, Suite 202, Lincoln, NE 68508-1401.

Members of the Nebraska Brass Include:  Dean Haist, trumpet and Executive Director; Brad Obbink, trumpet; Richard Ricker, french horn; Mark Mendell, trombone, John Thomason, tuba.  Guest musicians include:  John Scofield, percussion and Jim Williamson, bass and keyboard.