Nebraska Brass Announces 2007-2008 Concert Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 2007 NEBRASKA BRASS ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 CONCERT SEASON Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska Brass has announced its 2007-2008 season with performances in Lincoln, Omaha and other regional communities. The Nebraska Brass is offering the Season Brass Pass for the 2007-2008 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. 2007-2008 SEASON OF EVENTS American Tribute The Nebraska Brass will perform a program of all American works, featuring a new composition, "Purcell Changes," from UNL’s dynamic composer- in-residence, Randy Snyder. Thursday, October 11, 2007 •7:30 pm •All Saints Episcopal •Omaha, NE Friday, October 12, 2007 • 7:30 pm •Rialto Theatre • Geneva, NE Sunday, October 14, 2007 •3:00 pm •Westminster Presbyterian •Lincoln, NE Hometown Christmas As a festive start to the holiday season, the Nebraska Brass will perform traditional Christmas favorites and the premiere of a new piece for the holidays, "Season of Wonder" by Gwyneth Walker. Saturday, December 1, 2007 •7:30 pm •Broadway United Methodist •Council Bluffs, IA Sunday, December 2, 2007 •3:00 pm •Albion United Methodist •Albion, NE Friday, December 21, 2007 •7:30 pm •Minden Opera House •Minden, NE Sunday, December 23, 2007 •3:00 pm •St. Mark’s United Methodist •Lincoln, NE Nebraska Brass & Friends The Nebraska Brass will be joined by percussionist Joe Holmquist for this concert, including the premiere of John Cheetham’s new composition, "Partita Antico." Thursday, January 24, 2008 •7:30 pm •Strauss Performing Arts Center •Omaha, NE Saturday, January 26, 2008 •7:30 pm •First United Methodist •Columbus, NE Sunday, January 27, 2008 •3:00 pm •Sheridan Lutheran •Lincoln, NE From Bach to Bach At this exceptional concert, the Nebraska Brass will present music by great composers from J.S. Bach to the newly commissioned piece, "Blowout" by Jan Bach. Sunday, April 6, 2008 •3:00 pm •Trinity United Methodist •Grand Island, NE Saturday, April 12, 2008 •7:30 pm •First Presbyterian •Omaha, NE Sunday, April 13, 2008 •7:00 pm •Grace Lutheran •Lincoln, NE American Dances In the Nsebraska Brass season finale, up and coming composer Nolan Schmit’s new work for brass quintet will be premiered. Thursday, May 29, 2008 •7:30 pm •First United Methodist •Hastings, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 •7:30 pm •First Unitarian Church •Omaha, NE Sunday, June 1, 2008 •3:00 pm •First Presbyterian •Lincoln, NE

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