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On Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm, the UNO University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble will present a concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary, featuring music that honors our nation's history, resilience, and spirit.We are excited to welcome graduate conducting students Nestor Pelayo and Mark Burch to the podium, leading works that showcase American musical heritage across the centuries. A highlight of the evening is a Consortium Premiere of "Time Flies" (2026) by David Biedenbender, performed by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
The concert will take place in the Concert Hall at the Strauss Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30pm.
Admission fee: Pay as you can.
Live Streaming: The performance will be streamed online at the UNO School of Music YouTube page for viewers unable to attend in person: https://www.youtube.com/@unoschoolofmusic.
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Program:
University Band
Prof. Peter Wilger, Conductor
Nestor Pelayo, Graduate Conductor
The Star-Spangled Banner – Arr. Jack Stamp
Kentucky 1800 – Clare Grundman
Nathan Hale Trilogy – James Curnow
They Shall Run and Be Free – Brant Karrick
The Liberty Bell March – John Philip Sousa
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Dr. Joshua Kearney, Conductor
Mark Burch, Graduate Conductor
Olympic Fanfare and Theme – John Williams (arr. Curnow)
Juba Dance from “Symphony No. 1” – Florence Price (arr. Bocook)
Time Flies – David Biedenbender
The New England Triptych – William Schuman
Let Freedom Ring – Ryan Nowlin
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Event venue
Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St,Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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