Nebraska Wind Symphony

10/13/2026

🎶 Join Us for the First Concert of the Nebraska Wind Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Season!

The Nebraska Wind Symphony invites you to join us on Sunday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Strauss Performing Arts Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Arrive early and enjoy pre-concert performances beginning at 6:55 p.m. featuring a flute duet and the Blackwoods Clarinet Ensemble.

📅 Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Location: Strauss Performing Arts Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha
🎼 Pre-Concert Music: 6:55 p.m.
🕢 Concert Begins: 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM
Silverado - Bruce Broughton
Once Around the Moon - Larry MacTaggart
Golden Jubilee - John Phillip Sousa
Where We Meet - Haley Woodrow
Crucifixus for Trumpet and Wind Band - David Gardner
Old Home Days - Charles Ives
Star Spangled Banner - Arr. Luigi Zaninelli

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of music as we kick off this exciting anniversary season!

09/23/2026

09/14/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, tonight's (9/14) NWS rehearsal scheduled has been canceled. Please be safe during the anticipated severe weather.

Members, please communicate via phone with your sections to ensure all receive this notice.

09/03/2026

We are so excited to be back for our 50th season! We’re kicking off our first rehearsal by celebrating both our charter & newest members! (Extra special shoutout to Fran Coren and Don Jacobson who are also charter members but were unable to join in the photo)

We are so honored to play with all of our wonderful musicians whether they’ve been with us for 50 years, 1 week, or anywhere in between.

08/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newest staff members!

We are delighted to welcome back to the podium, Chris Tucker! Chris has been performing with NWS since her first tenure as Associate Music Director from 2000 to 2012. In addition to leading our ensemble from the podium, she performs as a playing member of our trumpet section and serves on our Board of Directors.
Congratulations, Chris!

Also joining us on the podium next summer is Lauren Milbourn! Lauren has been a dedicated playing member of NWS since 2014 with multiple guest conducting appearances. This season you can also catch Lauren performing on bass clarinet in addition to serving on our Board of Directors and Communications committee.
Congratulations, Lauren!

Welcome home to our new business manager, Lindsay Tague! Lindsay is a communications and media professional with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Media Communication from UNO and a Master of Art Journalism from Michigan State University. Previously, as an Arts Reporter at KVNO, Lindsay had the opportunity to share multiple stories of our ensemble. We are very excited to welcome Lindsay to our NWS family!
Congratulations, Lindsay!

08/18/2026

✨THANK YOU KEITH & CLAIRE FOR YOUR SERVICE TO NWS!

After 14 years of dedicated service as our Associate Music Director, Keith Davis has concluded his tenure in the position! We are very grateful for all of the time, energy, and heart that Keith has provided our ensemble in this role. Since joining the ensemble in 1992, Keith has also graced NWS with numerous arrangements and compositions of his own. In addition to his continued service as our Music Librarian, you can also catch Keith performing in our horn section! Thank you Keith!

Since joining NWS in 2024 as our Business Manager, Claire James has been absolutely instrumental in the operations and development of our ensemble! We are indebted to Claire’s great organization and dedication; from serving on our various committees and board, to coordinating all matters regarding personnel, logistics, and beyond! Thank you Claire, and good luck to you in your next chapter!

08/18/2026

The Nebraska Wind Symphony [NWS] brings together adult musicians from the Omaha metropolitan area to perform wind band repertoire and share the power of music with our community.

08/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce that The Nebraska Wind Symphony will be taking the stage at the 2027 Convention for The Association of Concert Bands!

Thank you to Association of Concert Bands (ACB) for this incredible honor and special performance as we celebrate our 50th season. Thank you to our music director, Dr. Josh Kearney, for your leadership and commitment to NWS which made this opportunity possible.

We cannot wait to see you in Denver this spring 🎶

06/30/2026

‼️WE’RE MOVING INDOORS

Please note the change in venue for our concert this Friday night! Due to anticipated extreme weather, we are going to be performing in Strauss Performing Arts Center at UNO. Thank you for being such gracious collaborators! Spread the word, invite your friends and family for a great night of music to kick off the holiday weekend.

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📅 Friday, July 3
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 UNO Strauss Performing Arts Center

Under the direction of Keith Davis, Associate Music Director of the Nebraska Wind Symphony, and Brian Lund, Director of the Swingtones, this concert will feature an entertaining mix of wind band and jazz favorites that’s easy to enjoy for music lovers of all ages. Some patriotic tunes will also be featured.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated to support local music. Contributions can be made at the concert or online at nebraskawindsymphony.com/support-us

06/24/2026

📣 We are hiring a new Business Manager!

Send your resume and letter of interest to [email protected]

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Business Manager’s key roles are planning, coordination, and administration of the core activities of NWS; operations, personnel, communications, marketing, development, and special projects. The Business manager shall attend regular Monday night rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances as scheduled.

The expected time commitment for this position will average about 40 hours per month; anticipate $20 per hour. The Business Manager reports to the NWS Board and works closely with the Board President and Music Director