Choral Collaborative
Congratulations to the selected schools for this year's Choral Collaborative performance of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass & Hagenberg's Illuminare:
Bellevue West
Bennington
Blair
Creighton Prep
Fremont
Plattsmouth
About the Program
This program unites high school choirs with the Omaha Symphony for a powerful and inspiring concert experience. Students perform advanced choral repertoire alongside a professional orchestra, gaining firsthand insight into the rehearsal and performance process. In preparation for the concert, students work directly with conductors and guest soloists during school site visits, building musical skills and confidence through this exceptional artistic collaboration.
Designed to address the following standards:
Nebraska Standards for Education: FA 12.4.2.a-d, FA 12.4.3.b, d
National Standards: Anchor Standards 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
Testimonials
“We love this opportunity. It creates lifetime memories for the students.” - Millard Educator
“It was a great way to push my students. I currently have a “young” choir and this made them make big steps in becoming a stronger ensemble.” - Millard Educator
“I think they increased their stamina for long and intense rehearsals. They reported that they grew in sight-reading and musical responsiveness.” - Omaha Educator
100% of teachers agree that their students’ classroom learning was positively impacted by the Choral Collaborative experience. - 2024/25 Program
100% of teachers agree that the Omaha Symphony is a valuable resource to them as an educator. - 2024/25 Program
77% of students feel more valued, proud, and/or confident because of their Choral Collaborative experience. - 2024/25 Program