The Nebraska Wind Symphony
The Nebraska Wind Symphony (NWS) is an adult community band serving Omaha and the surrounding areas. Approximately 85 musicians from a wide variety of vocational backgrounds perform in this ensemble. Each year NWS performs three formal concerts, a 4th of July outdoor concert, and several other concerts.
NWS Valentine's Day Concert - Sunday, February 14 - 3PM
NWS presents a concert of the music of love: love of country, love of faith, love for others. The concert features the works of Verdi, Wagner, Bach, Dello Joio, Richard Rogers, Sousa and more. This is also the first concert under the direction of our new Music Director, Courtney Snyder.
The concert is at UNO's Strauss Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door beginning about 2:00PM the day of the concert.
Omaha Holiday Lights Festival - NWS in Concert Thanksgiving Night
NWS performed a concert of holiday music on Thanksgiving at the Holland Performing Arts Center. This concert, Making Spirits Bright, was part of the Holiday Lights Festival.
NWS Appoints New Music Director
We are very excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Snyder as the new Music Director of the Nebraska Wind Symphony. Courtney is currently the Assistant Director of Bands at UNO and brings with her a wealth of experience to the podium. We look forward to being under her baton!
Kick-off Concert A Big Success
NWS opened it's 33rd concert season at on Sunday, November 8 with Maestro's Please! featuring nine (that's right 9) different NWS playing members directing some of their favorite pieces for concert band. We had a great audience with smiles galore as they left this concert of varied and uplifting band music. Thanks to all who made this event a success; our directors, our playing members, our ticket sellers, ushers, and listeners (both old and new).
2009-2010 Concert Season Dates
The 2009-2010 formal concert dates for NWS at UNO's Performing Arts Center have been set.
Be sure to pencil these dates in on your calendar:
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 3PM
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 3PM
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 3PM
Additional Concerts for this season include:
Thursday, November 26 - Holiday Lights Festival/Making Spirits Bright at the Holland Center - 7PM
Sunday, July 4 at Chalco Hills Recreation Area
Check back for any schedule changes or concerts.
Refer to the Previous Season link for information about concerts in prior seasons.
Check out NWS News Briefs for these and other special announcements.
- NWS member, Debra Lund, receives Outstanding Administrator Award
- NWS Plays at Making Christmas Bright
Now starting its 33rd Season, the group is under the leadership of new Music Director, Courtney Snyder. Tony Snyder founded the organization in 1977 to provide local musicians who had partipated in school band programs in high school and college a place to play their instruments as adults. Succeeding Mr. Snyder were Music Directors Larry MacTaggart, Dr. Timothy Yontz, Dr. Erica Neidlinger, and Janet McCaskill. NWS's Associate Director is Chris Tucker.
The mission of the Nebraska Wind Symphony is to perform fine concert band music for the enjoyment and enrichment of musicians and audiences in the greater
