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 and several other concerts including a 4th of July outdoor concert.
2010-2011 Concert Season DatesThe 2010-2011 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 14, 2010 - 3PM
Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 3PM
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3PM
Additional Concerts for next season include:
Thursday, November 25 - 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.
NWS Spring Concert - Sunday, April 25 - 3PM
The final format concert of the season, Songs and Dances, was a great success! It included works
from Bennett, Holsinger, Bernstein, Shostakovich, and a special guest conductor, James Barnes. Mr. Barnes (right) is a member of the Theory-Composition faculty at The University of Kansas. This concert also included a "Meet the Composer" session prior to the concert which was well attended.
2010 NWS Memorial Scholarship Awarded
The NWS is please to announce that trumpeter Ryan M. Beasley from Blair High School has been awarded the 2010 NWS Memorial Scholarship. Additional information about Ryan can be found by clicking on the NWS Memorial Scholarship page.
NWS Valentine's Day Concert - Sunday, February 14 - 3PM
The NWS presented a concert of the music of love: love of country, love of faith, love for others. The concert featured the works of Verdi, Wagner, Bach, Dello Joio, Richard Rogers, Sousa and more. It was the first concert under the direction of our new Music Director, Courtney Snyder. Although it was terribly cold outside, many patrons came inside to enjoy the warm music!
Omaha Holiday Lights Festival - NWS in Concert Thanksgiving Night
The 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!
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
