Kearney Symphony Orchestra

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The Kearney Symphony Orchestra is the full orchestra for Kearney, Nebraska, consisting of community musicians from Central Nebraska, music instructors from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and students from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and area high schools. [1] [2] The orchestra performs four concerts each year. The current director of the orchestra is Alison Gaines. [3]

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References

  1. "Kearney Symphony Orchestra". Unk.edu. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  2. "Kearney Symphony Orchestra". Facebook. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  3. "Alison Gaines, Director of Kearney Symphony Orchestra". UNK - Kearney Symphony Orchestra. Unk.edu. Retrieved 6 January 2018.