Nebraska Brass presents: "Nebraska Brass & Friends," Feb 6, 7 & 8

Hello friends of the Nebraska Brass Join the Nebraska Brass when they team up with percussionist Jami Fristo for "Nebraska Brass & Friends," the third concert series in the Nebraska Brass's 2008-2009 season. Jami and the Nebraska Brass will collaborate for an exciting evening featuring both classical and jazz arrangements for brass and percussion. Music selections for the performance will include, "Procession of the Nobles" by Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov, "Sabre Dance" from Aram Khachaturian's Gayne Ballet, "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka" by J. Strauss, "My Ship" and "Lost in the Stars" by Kurt Weill, and Victor Ewald's "Quintett." Jami Fristo received a B.A. in Music Performance from Hastings College and has played professionally for over 30 years. He has studied privately with Ron Crocker and Randy Nelson. After college, he spent 2 years in Los Angeles working as a studio musician and a live performer. Throughout his career as a percussionist he has played in a variety of styles and at many diverse venues. He currently does studio work and plays with various musicians in the Midwest. Nebraska Brass Concert Information: Friday, February 6, 2009 - 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church 2710 14th Street - Columbus, NE Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 7:30 pm First Unitarian Church 3114 Harney Street - Omaha, NE Sunday, February 8, 2009 - 3:00 pm Grace Lutheran Church 2225 Washington Street - Lincoln, NE Ticket Prices: Lincoln & Omaha: Adult $15 - Senior $12 - Students Free Columbus: Adult $12 - Senior $10 - Students Free 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. The Nebraska Brass, founded in 1987, includes members Dean Haist, trumpet; Brad Obbink, trumpet; Ric Ricker, horn; Mark Mendell, trombone; and Steve Steager, tuba. In addition to performing five sets of concerts each concert season, the Nebraska Brass provides educational outreach to elementary and high school students through the Nebraska Brass Education & Community Outreach Project. For more information, please contact the Nebraska Brass business office.

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