Capitol Concert SeriesEach year, the NMEA coordinates the Capitol Concert Series as part of "Music In Our Schools Month®" (MIOSM). MIOSM is officially designated by NAfME to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that schools are where all children should have access to music. Ensembles across the state are selected to perform in the Rotunda of the State Capitol in Lincoln where State Senators, along with the public, are invited to attend. Learn more about how to participate in MIOSM by visiting our Advocacy page. This year's Capitol Concert Series is scheduled for March 20-23, 2023 in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building in Lincoln. Congratulations to the performing ensembles selected to perform for the 2023 Capitol Concert Series!
Past Capitol Concert Series2022Our 2022 Capitol Concert Series was held March 21-24, 2022. Performers included ensembles from Ashland-Greenwood Elementary, Northwest High School in Grand Island, Papillion LaVista High School, Elkhorn South High School, Malcolm High School, Cozad Community Schools, and Columbus High School. Ashland-Greenwood Elementary Choir directed by Sharon Bebout![]() Pictured with Sen. Bruce Bostleman and Sen. Rob Clements Northwest Orchestra from Northwest High School in Grand Island directed by Shawn Pfanstiel![]()
Papillion La Vista Monarch Men directed by Tyler Buglewicz![]() Pictured with Sen. John Arch Elkhorn South Concert Choir directed by Cal Cross and Molly Gonring![]()
Malcolm High School Concert Band directed by Ryan Marsh![]() Pictured with Sen. Mike Hilgers Cozad 8th Grade Choir directed by Stacie Blackmore![]() Pictured with Sen. Dan Hughes and Sen. Matt Williams Columbus High School Concert Choir directed by Jacob Ritter![]() Pictured with Sen. Mike Moser |