Join us for a special afternoon at the Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel Canto Alumni Reunion Concert on Sunday, July 20 at 3:00 PM, hosted at First Central Congregational Church in Omaha.
This one-time event reunites former members of the Bel Canto ensemble for a collaborative concert under the direction of esteemed conductor and American composer Z. Randall Stroope. The performance will also feature Zack A. Peterson, Bel Canto alumnus and collaborative pianist.
Together, alumni voices will honor the rich tradition of choral excellence and the shared experience that defined their time in the ensemble.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, July 20
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: First Central Congregational Church
421 S 36th Street, Omaha, NE 68131
The concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the performance — all are welcome to attend and celebrate this meaningful musical gathering.
What is the Nebraska Choral Arts Society (NCAS)?
With a deep breath and a passion for musical expression, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society (NCAS) was created. What started as an idea, a hope came to fruition in 1978. Former Dundee Presbyterian Church Music Director, Dr. Thomas A. Brantigan, founded NCAS. The music began with 85 adult singers, known as the Nebraska Choral Arts Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the performance of great choral and choral-orchestral music. In 1984, Dr. Brantigan founded the Nebraska Children's Chorus (NCC). It was an idea conceived through Dr. Brantigan's exposure to children's choruses on the coasts and brought home to pursue. He nurtured the choirs for several years and then handed the baton to Dr. Z. Randall Stroope in 1987. Under the direction of Dr. Stroope, NCAS Artistic Director, the organization grew from two to nine choirs. Few organizations are fortunate enough to have two visionaries in the span of 30+ years.