Friday, July 3 – 7PM
– UPDATED LOCATION! –
UNO STRAUSS Performing Arts Center
We changed the location of this concert due to the forecast high heat and humidity. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE INDOOR CONCERT!
The Nebraska Wind Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Centennial with a free indoor summer concert on Friday, July 3 at 7PM at UNO’s Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St. You’ll hear some great American music by the NWS Swingtones Big Band and the NWS Concert Band.
Bring a a friend as NWS celebrates our 250th Independence Day with music for all ages. No chairs are needed.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the concert hall.
The NWS Swingtones celebrate America and the composers and music of the great American big bands.
The Nebraska Wind Symphony under the direction of Associate Music Director Keith Davis features America the Beautiful, E.E. Bagley‘s classic march National Emblem, Selections from 1776, and Nathan Farrell‘s All Aboard! You are sure to enjoy Duane S. Milburn‘s American Hymnsong Suite (Movements II, III, and IV), Henry Fillmore‘s Americans We, John Williams‘ moving Hymn to the Fallen, and an Armed Services Medley honoring all branches of the military. The evening concludes with the Battle Hymn of the Republic and the classic American march, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. No patriotic concert would be complete without it!
View the concert program.
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Our concerts are supported by generous area businesses, our playing members, and many friends like you. Thank you for helping to bring great concert band music to the Omaha area!