Nebraska Brass

Nebraska Brass The ensemble performs a variety of literature and commissions new works for brass quintet, preserving and promoting this valuable art form.

The Nebraska Brass is dedicated to preserving the great American tradition of brass music and to providing educational programs for young musicians to improve their musical skills. About Nebraska Brass

The Nebraska Brass has reached audiences in communities throughout the state since 1987, presenting a five-concert series each season in multiple cities. Educating students is also a priority for t

he Nebraska Brass, and through the educational outreach program, Brass Goes to School, the ensemble has reached thousands of students in the past 15 years. 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. The Nebraska Brass is comprised of musicians with a wealth of experience in both classical and commercial idioms. Members have performed with ensembles such as the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Mannheim Steamroller. In addition, members have toured and performed throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Japan, Australia and the Caribbean with numerous musical ensembles. In addition to their busy performing schedules, members of the Nebraska Brass are experienced as educators and are presently teaching in Nebraska and Iowa public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University. Members of the Nebraska Brass are Dean Haist, trumpet; Brad Obbink, trumpet; Ric Ricker, horn; Nancy Vogt, trombone, and Kevin Madden, tuba.

Feel like moving today? It may be a great day to do the Funky Heron!
06/04/2026

Feel like moving today? It may be a great day to do the Funky Heron!

Do the Funky Heron by Robert Elkjer. Dean Haist: Trumpet, Brad Obb...

Today is Give to Lincoln Day! Please consider giving to the Nebraska Brass to help us continue to bring high-quality bra...
05/28/2026

Today is Give to Lincoln Day! Please consider giving to the Nebraska Brass to help us continue to bring high-quality brass quintet music to the community.

Click the link below to view our G2L Day page:

Help us with our giving day event!

We’re feeling a little sentimental while looking back at our final series of the 25-26 season. Here is Duke Ellington’s ...
05/26/2026

We’re feeling a little sentimental while looking back at our final series of the 25-26 season. Here is Duke Ellington’s In a Sentimental Mood, arranged by Jack Gale.

In a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington. Arr. Jack Gale. Dean Haist: Trumpet, Brad Obbink: Trumpet, Richard Ricker: Horn, Mark Mendell: Trombone, and Alex S...

We enjoyed performing at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln back on February 21, 2026. Thanks so much for hosting us!
05/20/2026

We enjoyed performing at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln back on February 21, 2026. Thanks so much for hosting us!

We enjoyed performing at the United Lutheran Church in Lincoln back on April 26, 2026. Thanks so much for hosting us and...
05/13/2026

We enjoyed performing at the United Lutheran Church in Lincoln back on April 26, 2026. Thanks so much for hosting us and providing a wonderful reception!

We hope you consider giving to the Nebraska Brass through Give to Lincoln Day this year! Gifts made at the our Give to L...
05/08/2026

We hope you consider giving to the Nebraska Brass through Give to Lincoln Day this year! Gifts made at the our Give to Lincoln Day website between May 1st and 28th qualify for a share of $650,000 in matched funds from the Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors.

Click the link below to view our G2L Day page:
https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/nebraska-brass

We enjoyed performing at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln back on November 16, 2025. Thanks so much for hosting us!
05/06/2026

We enjoyed performing at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln back on November 16, 2025. Thanks so much for hosting us!

We really enjoyed playing for the nice people in Nebraska City on Friday evening at their newly renovated Veterans Memor...
04/27/2026

We really enjoyed playing for the nice people in Nebraska City on Friday evening at their newly renovated Veterans Memorial Building for their America 250 event.

Thanks for inviting us!

02/26/2026

Our next series of concerts, “Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most” will begin in April with appearances in Schuyler, Lincoln, and Omaha. Check our events for more information!

The Nebraska Brass will be performing this beautiful arrangement of Puccini's Un Bel Di from Madame Butterfly. Come hear...
02/03/2026

The Nebraska Brass will be performing this beautiful arrangement of Puccini's Un Bel Di from Madame Butterfly. Come hear it live during our 3 upcoming concerts in Omaha, York and Lincoln.

"Un Bel Di"Giacomo Pucciniarr. Robert ElkjerPerformed by Nebraska Brass3/24/2019Church of the Holy Trinity, Lincoln, NEDean Haist and Brad Obbink, TrumpetRic...

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315 S 9th Street, Ste 110
Lincoln, NE
68508

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+14024777899

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