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| Press Release: 2012 John Shildneck Young Artist Competition (1/13/2012)
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PRESS RELEASE
January 13, 2012
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Lincoln Municipal Band
402-477-7899
Arts Incorporated
19th Annual John Shildneck
Young Artist Competition
Lincoln, NE - The Lincoln Municipal Band is pleased to announce the 19th annual John Shildneck Young Artist Competition. The competition is open to musicians, middle school age and older, who have not reached their 22nd birthday on or before July 1, 2012, and perform on woodwind, brass, percussion or string instruments, as well as vocalists. Those auditioning must be residents of Nebraska or currently studying with a Nebraska teacher.
The Lincoln Municipal Band was formed in 1907 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. Since 1911, the Lincoln Municipal Band has presented an annual series of Sunday evening summer concerts during July and August in Lincoln's Antelope Park. These concerts are the most popular events of the Lincoln Parks and Recreation summer performance series and attract regular crowds of over 1,500 citizens from Lincoln and its surrounding communities. The typical audience includes individuals, couples, families, and senior citizens.
For the preliminary round, competitors must submit a recorded audition of the piece they wish to play with the band on CD, along with a completed application form and $5.00 non-refundable fee. The solo must be available with band accompaniment. Applications and recordings must be postmarked by Thursday, March 1, 2012, and finalists will be notified by Sunday, March 25, 2012. Finalists will be invited to a live audition on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln.
The winner will receive a $400 prize, the opportunity to perform with the Lincoln Municipal Band at the first summer concert on July 1, 2012 at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell at Antelope Park, and recognition in the program. The runner-up will receive a $100 prize and recognition in the program.
For more information, please contact the Lincoln Municipal Band business office at (402) 477-7899 or email lmb@artsincorporated.org. Application forms are available to download at www.artsincorporated/lmb. |
For more information please see the LMB Home Page. |
| Press Release: Capital Jazz Society announces spring dates (1/12/2012)
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Capital Jazz Society announces spring dates
Jazz is back! The Capital Jazz Society announces its ongoing series of events for the spring of 2012. The Monday Night Big Band performances feature a 17-piece big band, and the Wednesday evening Lincoln Jazz Series features an array of local and regional jazz artists.
All events are held at Brewsky's Jazz Underground, 201 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students with valid ID, or $3 if you bring an instrument and sit in with the band (Mondays only). Food and full beverage service is available.
For more information please contact the business office of the Capital Jazz Society, 402-477-7899 or cjs@artsincorporated.org. And please feel free to like us on Facebook.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday Night Big Band dates:
January 23 - Bob Krueger, director
January 30 - Dean Haist, director
February 13 - Pete Madsen, director
February 20 - Jeff Patton, director
March 5 - Dean Haist, director
April 2 - Brad Obbink, director
April 23 - Nebraska Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble
July 16 - Dean Haist, director
Lincoln Jazz Series (on Wednesdays):
January 25 - Bob Krueger Combo
February 15 - Andy Hall Combo
March 7 - The Hightops
April 4 - Rod Scheps/Frank Basile Quintet
July 18 - Jim Williamson Trio
.with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. |
For more information please see the CJS Home Page. |
| Press Release: Nebraska Brass & Friends (1/11/2012)
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PRESS RELEASE
January 11, 2012
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Nebraska Brass
402-477-7899
Arts Incorporated
Nebraska Brass & Friends
Lincoln, NE - The Nebraska Brass continues its 2011-12 season with concerts featuring Lincoln percussionist Joe Holmquist. The program will include a potpourri of original works and entertaining transcriptions by composers such as Aaron Copland, Eric Ewazen, William Byrd, and Gwyneth Walker.
The Nebraska Brass has been reaching audiences in dozens of communities in the state since 1987, presenting a five-concert series each season in multiple cities. The ensemble performs a variety of brass ensemble literature and commissions new works for brass quintet, preserving and promoting this valuable art form. Educating students is a also a priority for the Nebraska Brass, and through the educational outreach program, Brass Goes to School, the ensemble has reached thousands of students for over a decade. This program places the Nebraska Brass in Lincoln and Omaha area schools, where they perform exciting and age-appropriate music, provide informative commentary about the music, and field a variety of questions.
Joe Holmquist is a new music specialist who has lived in Lincoln since 2000. His B.A. degree is from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and his M.M. degree is from New England Conservatory in Boston, where he studied with master teacher Vic Firth. As a freelance orchestral player, he has played with the Lincoln Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Minnesota Opera Orchestra. As a chamber music player, he has played and produced premiere performances of over 225 new works in 23 states from coast to coast and in 11 European countries. Small ensemble playing is what he likes the best!
The concerts will be performed at the following locations:
Sunday, February 19, 3:00 PM - St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice, NE
Friday, February 24, 7:30 PM - Elkhorn Hills United Methodist Church, Elkhorn, NE
Saturday, February 25, 7:30 PM - Trinity United Methodist Church, Ralston, NE
Sunday, February 26, 3:00 PM - Christ United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) in Lincoln. For Beatrice, Elkhorn and Ralston: $12 adults and $10 seniors. Students with ID are free everywhere. Season passes with five admissions will also be available for $67.50 (adults) or $54 (seniors). These admissions can be used at any combination of concerts. Tickets are available through the Nebraska Brass business office at 402-477-7899, or nb@artsincorporated.org.
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For more information please see the NB Home Page. |
| Press Release: Like the NJO? Then like us on Facebook! (1/3/2012)
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FIND NEBRASKA JAZZ ORCHESTRA ON FACEBOOK!
Like the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's Facebook page and stay up to date on our events, connect with other jazz fans and musicians, and become a part of the conversation.
You can share on our page, comment about performances, and connect with others. Receive concert updates, photos, music, videos and more!
Click the link on the left to go directly to the NJO's Facebook page. And don't forget to invite your friends to like the NJO, too. Simply forward this email or share the NJO page on Facebook!
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
315 S 9th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
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| Press Release: Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents "Trumpet Pyrotechniques" (1/3/2012)
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PRESS RELEASE
January 3, 2012
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
402-477-8446
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents
Trumpet Pyrotechniques
Lincoln, NE - Join the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra as they present the third concert of their 2011-2012 season, "Trumpet Pyrotechniques" featuring trumpet powerhouse Kirk Garrison as guest artist. This performance will also feature the 2012 Young Lions All-Star Band. Selections performed will include "What's the Meaning of This?," "The Messenger," 'Bernie's Tune," "Blue Daniel," "Joy Spring," "Nature Boy," and "Fascinating Rhythm."
"Trumpet Pyrotechniques" will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. Priority seating for season ticket holders and Jazz Club members is at 7:00 p.m., with general admission seating beginning at 7:15 p.m. Single admission tickets are $25 for Adults and $12.50 for Students and may be purchased by contacting the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra business office at (402) 477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org.
During a nine year United States Air Force Band career, Kirk Garrison developed his unique abilities as a lead trumpet player, creative jazz soloist and writer. Currently an artist/clinician for The Music Group, he maintains a vigorous schedule as a performer, private teacher and soloist/clinician at national and international music camps and jazz festivals. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, and at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois. Recent performance credits include The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra Brass (Blechschaden), the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Chicago Blues Festival,and with the Ravinia Festival Orchestra. His compositions and arrangements are used in an array of contemporary performing mediums throughout the music industry. Kirk is also a member of the Lt. Dan Band, featuring actor Gary Sinise, performing around the world to honor service men and women, and appearing in a feature film about the band "Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good."
The Young Lions All-Star Band is an auditioned group comprised of outstanding student musicians from Nebraska and surrounding states. Students under the age of 21 are eligible to audition, and the most promising young musicians are selected to rehearse and perform at a Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert with their renowned guest artist. The Young Lions All-Star Band is one of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's many educational outreach programs.
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For more information please see the NJO Home Page. |
| Press Release: Nominations deadline approaching for ANPE Executive of the Year (12/27/2011)
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2011 Nonprofit Executive of the Year
Call for Nominations
ANPE is now on Facebook! Like our page on Facebook to receive updates about the Executive of the Year nominations process, the award luncheon and becoming a member of ANPE.
Now is the time to nominate a deserving Nonprofit Executive!
Each year the Association of Nonprofit Executives (ANPE) recognizes the "Nonprofit Executive of the Year." This award recognizes leaders who have demonstrated exceptional direction and vision in their leadership. The winner of the award receives $500, and the nonprofit organization he or she represents also receives $500. This award is sponsored by U.S. Bank.
Members of ANPE wishing to be considered for this award should forward the attached nomination form (available by clicking link below) to their board president or chairperson. Nominations are to be submitted by the organization's board or board representative and must be postmarked by Friday, January 6, 2012.
You (or your organization) must be a current member of ANPE to be eligible for this award. To renew your membership or join the ANPE now for $30, fill out the attached membership form or contact the ANPE business office today.
ANPE Membership Application/Renewal
This 2011 award will be presented at our annual award luncheon held at the Embassy Suites on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Our guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Steve Joel, superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, and Rod Fowler of Channel 8 Eyewitness News will serve as Master of Ceremony.
A native of Long Island, New York, with degrees from Doane College, UNL and Kansas State, Dr. Joel has extensive experience as a Superintendent in Kansas and Nebraska. Prior to coming to Lincoln, Steve served for ten years as Superintendent in Grand Island and eight years in Beatrice. He is married to Linda and they have two children; Melissa is an accountant in Omaha, and Derrick teaches in Ankeny, Iowa.
We hope to see you at our Nonprofit Executive of the Year luncheon on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Embassy Suites.
Make your reservation by mailing in the above form, by calling
402-477-8446 or e-mailing: anpe@artsincorporated.org
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For more information please see the ANPE Home Page. |
| Press Release: "Christmas & All That Jazz" is tomorrow night! (12/19/2011)
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Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents
Christmas & All That Jazz
Join us tomorrow for "Christmas & All That Jazz," the most festive concert of the year! Call in to reserve your tickets now, or purchase them at the door tomorrow evening.br/>
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents "Christmas & All That Jazz"
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott
333 South 13th Street, Lincoln
Adults $25, Students $12.50
For tickets contact: 402-477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org
This concert is sponsored by Ameritas.
For a preview of the upcoming concert, NJO Music Director Ed Love will chat with Charlie Brogan on KFOR radio, this coming Monday, December 19 at 12:25 pm. Listen at 1240 AM or online at kfor1240.com.
The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, with Music Director Ed Love, will inspire the holiday mood during this annual concert of seasonal favorites, including arrangements by Nebraska Jazz Orchestra composers Mark Benson, Peter Bouffard, and David Sharp. The NJO will perform "Snowfall," "Sleigh Ride," and Vince Guaraldi's "Christmas Time is Here," arranged by David Sharp, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Little Drummer Boy," arranged by Peter Bouffard, and "Carol of the Bells," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" arranged by Mark Benson.
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| Press Release: Don't forget "Christmas & All That Jazz" on December 20th (12/16/2011)
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Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents
Christmas & All That Jazz
There is still time to reserve your tickets for "Christmas & All That Jazz," the most festive concert of the year!
Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents "Christmas & All That Jazz"
Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 7:30 pm Cornhusker Marriott
333 South 13th Street, Lincoln
Adults $25, Students $12.50
For tickets contact: 402-477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org
This concert is sponsored by Ameritas.
For a preview of the upcoming concert, NJO Music Director Ed Love will chat with Charlie Brogan on KFOR radio, this coming Monday, December 19 at 12:25 pm. Listen at 1240 AM or online at kfor1240.com.
The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, with Music Director Ed Love, will inspire the holiday mood during this annual concert of seasonal favorites, including arrangements by Nebraska Jazz Orchestra composers Mark Benson, Peter Bouffard, and David Sharp. The NJO will perform "Snowfall," "Sleigh Ride," and Vince Guaraldi's "Christmas Time is Here," arranged by David Sharp, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Little Drummer Boy," arranged by Peter Bouffard, and "Carol of the Bells," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" arranged by Mark Benson.
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| Press Release: We've gone social for Nutcracker Week! Find out about half-price tickets and more! (12/14/2011)
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2011 Nutcracker
We've gone social for Nutcracker week!
Like us on Facebook to learn about the Nutcracker and our spring ballet, "Cinderella."
Follow us on Twitter
Our Nutcracker characters and the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company have gone social this week on twitter!
@lmbcnutcracker
@lindrosselmeier
@lmbcmouseking
@lincsugarplum
@lincolnclara
@Lincolnballet
Half-Price Ticket Special
Find our half-price ticket special for the Saturday night performance on the Lincoln Journal Star's "Side Deal" Dec 12-15. Go to JournalStar.com to purchase. |
For more information please see the LMBC Home Page. |
| Press Release: "Christmas & All That Jazz" is December 20th (12/13/2011)
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Nebraska Jazz Orchestra presents
Christmas & All That Jazz
Celebrate the holidays with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra at "Christmas & All That Jazz," the most festive concert of the year. This concert will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska at 7:30 p.m. Priority seating for season ticket holders and Jazz Club members is at 7:00 p.m., with general admission seating beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Single admission tickets are $25 for Adults and $12.50 for Students and may be purchased by contacting the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra business office at (402) 477-8446 or njo@artsincorporated.org. Season tickets are still available for purchase.
This concert is sponsored by Ameritas.
The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, with Music Director Ed Love, will inspire the holiday mood during this annual concert of seasonal favorites, including arrangements by Nebraska Jazz Orchestra composers Mark Benson, Peter Bouffard, and David Sharp. The NJO will perform "Snowfall," "Sleigh Ride," and Vince Guaraldi's "Christmas Time is Here," arranged by David Sharp, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Little Drummer Boy," arranged by Peter Bouffard, and "Carol of the Bells," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" arranged by Mark Benson. |
For more information please see the NJO Home Page. |
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