Concordia Nebraska A Cappella Choir to perform at NMEA annual conference

The Concordia University, Nebraska A Cappella Choir was selected to perform at the upcoming Nebraska Music Educators’ Association (NMEA) annual conference. The ensemble’s performance will open the conference’s concert hour on Thursday, November 19 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska at 10:30 a.m. 

The University A Cappella Choir will be singing five pieces including Agnus Dei (Transcribed from “Adagio for Strings”, Op. 11) by Samuel Barber, Agnus Dei from Missa Brevis by Paul Basler, Lamb of God by David von Kampen, Lamb of God by Dr. Jeffrey Blersch and Agnus Dei from African Mass by Norman Luboff.  

NMEA is a non-profit organization of music educators. Their mission is to provide continuing education opportunities, recognition, scholarships and advocacy to educators and education, auditions, competitions and performance opportunities to students.  

“The NMEA annual conference is a great opportunity for our music education students to connect with peers from like institutions and to learn more about the career they have chosen from presenters who are well-established in the field.”

The organization’s annual conference in Lincoln, Nebraska includes performances from middle and collegiate level ensembles, informational sessions, meetings and an awards dinner. The conference is open to members of NMEA or to members of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). 

Many of Concordia Nebraska’s music education students attend this conference each year. Dr. Kurt von Kampen, chair of the music department and director of the A Cappella Choir, said the event provides them with presentations and performances that inspire and encourage them as they move forward in their careers.  

“The NMEA annual conference is a great opportunity for our music education students to connect with peers from like institutions and to learn more about the career they have chosen from presenters who are well-established in the field,” he said. “Our students typically come back with a better understanding of the work they are preparing to do and are more excitement to focus on their undergraduate studies.” 

The music department at Concordia University, Nebraska provides students with a top-tier, Christ-centered education that prepares them to serve the church and world with their music. Learn more about Concordia’s musical ensembles and lesson opportunities here.