OUTREACH SUMMARY BY YEAR
Since its founding in 1990, the mission of the Brownville Concert Series has been twofold: (1) to bring nationally and internationally renowned musical performers to a rural, underserved area of Nebraska and (2) conduct student or community outreach events. Every performer is required to conduct an outreach activity including visits to schools or nursing homes (gifting 20 free tickets with each visit), giving free master classes (including free tickets) or workshops. Although the Concert Series is a mostly volunteer non-profit, the few persons paid are the Technical Crew, primarily area high school and college students who assist backstage and with sound and lighting and all things relating to production.
2019 Outreach Summary
In April 2019, the April Verch Band performed for free at the PRTS, Ltd rehab center in Hiawatha, Kansas to approximately 60 clients and gave away 20 free tickets to their Sunday performance in Brownville.
In May, Christina Bianco performed free for approximately 50 clients and staff at Good Sam in Auburn, Nebraska and gave away 20 free tickets to the Sunday performance in Brownville.
In June 2019, the Concert Series donated the Hall and Steinway piano for Auburn Music Student and BCS Stage Tech Trace Moody to hold his Senior Music Recital enjoyed by approximately 80 students and family members.
Marilyn Maye offered a free Master Class in July.
In August, Karen Oberlin & Steve Harkness gave a free performance at the Rose Blumkin Care Home in Omaha, Nebraska to about 75 clients and guests plus gave away 20 free tickets to their Sunday performance.
In August 2019, the Brownville Concert Series collaborated with the Brownville Jazz Retreat to put on the Brownville Jazz Festival, an all-day Jazz festival free to the community that brought in approximately 500 people and focused on area Jazz students who performed with professionals.
Nicholas King and Mike Renzi performed for about 60 Auburn High School and Middle School music classes in September 2019 with 20 free tickets given away to their Sunday show.
In October 2019, Jazz Pianist Jon Weber gave a free Master Class after his Sunday show and also visited and played for the Improvisational Jazz class at UNO in Omaha.
2018 Outreach Summary
In April 2018, jazz singer Tammy McCann and pianist Jon Weber taught a jazz class at Rockport High School for approximately 50 music students.
In May of 2018, singer Carole Bufford and pianist Matt Baker met with about 50 music students attending Nebraska City Middle School to perform for them and answer questions.
In September or 2018, flutist Anthony Trionfo taught a master class and attended as a special guest the Lincoln Community Choir gathering (about 200 teachers & students) and concert called Flute Salad.
In October of 2018, Matt Baker and the Trio gave an outreach performance for Love’s Jazz & Art Center in Omaha.
In November of 2018, Tammy McCann presented a free performance at Love’s Jazz & Arts Center showcasing 3 talented high school musicians from Rockport, Omaha and Papillion.
2017 Outreach Summary
In February of 2017, the Concert Series showcased its talented Tech Crew in a free concert entitled “Tech Crew & Friends” to a packed audience.
In March, Young Concert Artist Yun-Chin Zhou gave a free Master Class (with free ticket to performance in piano with students coming from as far away as Lincoln.
And in June of 2017, the Concert Hall was the venue for a free concert “An Evening of Cello & Piano Duets” featuring Jennifer Kloetzell and Robert Koenig. A founding member of the Cypress String Quartet, Ms. Kloetzel has toured the world and performed at outstanding venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Chautauqua Institute and the Ravinia Festival, the Lobkowicz Palaces in both Vienna and Prague, as well as prominent colleges and conservatories nationwide. Pianist Robert Koenig performs regularly in major centers throughout the world with many of this generation’s most renowned musicians.
In July, free tickets were given to students and music teachers at Northwest Missouri State University Music Class to attend the Sunday performance of Cantus.
In September, 20 free tickets were given to Johnson-Brock High School Music students to attend the Sunday performance and have a personal Q & A with the Broadway Singer Vivian Reed.
In October, KT Sullivan sang in Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church of Falls City to a most appreciative audience.
In November, Harpeth Rising gave a free Fiddle Workshop for students of all ages.
In December, the Auburn Choir was invited to perform onstage at our Christmas Gala to debut two new Christmas songs written and recorded by singer Todd Murray.
2016 Outreach Summary
In May, singer Carole Bufford & pianist Eric Yves Garcia played for an enthusiastic audience at the Pock Port Senior Center (with 20 free tickets given away to the Sunday concert.)
In July, Pianist Joe Cartwright & singer Molly Hammer gave a free performance for SEND clients at the Auburn Senior Center.
In August, Nora Jane Struthers and Joe Overton gave free workshops in Fiddle and Guitar to students of all ages.
In October, Broadway Singer Christine Andreas and Composer/Pianist Marty Silvestri performed for the clients of Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Omaha.
In November, classical pianist Rustem Hayroudinoff of the Royal School of Music in London gave a free Master class (plus free tickets to performance).
In December, singers Matthew Stearns & Lauren Stamford along with composer/pianist Christopher Denny performed for Auburn High School Music students and did a Q & A.