Forte: Amplifying the Strengths of Our Community

The Forte initiative combines the community programming the Omaha Symphony has collaborated on for 20 years, with the smaller more embedded engagements. Forte allows the Omaha Symphony to live its commitment to IDEA. By investing in neighborhood concerts, increasing representation of historically excluded demographics across all programming, and addressing barriers, Forte provides access to orchestral music in all corners of our community.

FORTE PROGRAMS

FORTE COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Forte concerts are partner-driven programs designed to amplify the cultural assets of our community and democratize high-caliber music performance. These concerts are designed to take place in venues embedded in Omaha neighborhoods and communities and are free to attend, making the Symphony’s music viable for all to enjoy. Check out our schedule here.

FORTE ENSEMBLES

Smaller embedded ensembles create an opportunity to explore and humanize classical music in corners of the community where our neighbors already gather. These highly personalized performances allow for direct communication between the musicians and the audience. These ensembles are designed to build trust and connect our neighbors with the greater Omaha Symphony through our Forte concert series and other programs.

Our Forte Ensembles share their love of music all across our community. We'd love for you to join us at one of our upcoming events!

Feb 11 | 4:00pm | Washington Library
Feb 14 | 10:30am | Swanson Library
Feb 26 | 4:00pm | Millard Library
Mar 1 | 2:00pm | Geneology Branch
Mar 13 | 6:00pm | Saddlebrook Library
Mar 15 | 10:00am | Union For Contemporary Art
Mar 25 | 6:00pm | Florence Library
Mar 27 | 5:30pm | South Omaha Library
Apr 1 | 4:00pm | Benson Library
Apr 2 | 6:00pm | Abrahams Library
May 6 | 12:00pm | Lakin Library, Tabor IA
May 16 | 6:00pm | Cochran Park, Council Bluffs IA

TICKET ACCESS

Bringing classical music to a community that wouldn’t otherwise interface with the orchestra is an integral part of Forte. One way we achieve this is by addressing financial barriers and connecting with community groups to coordinate free attendance to our mainstage programs. By inviting groups to attend together, folks can engage in a new experience within the comfort of a familiar social group.

Please note, the Ticket Access program currently works with institutions, and not separate individuals at this time. If you, or a member of your household is a current student, check out our Student Rush program as a great way to see the Symphony at a significant discount.

If you represent an organization not currently collaborating with us on this endeavor, please connect with us at education@omahasymphony.org.

MEET A MUSICIAN

Our musicians engage with a group of children to showcase their instrument, explain how it makes sound and use those techniques to reinforce something familiar like underscoring a book. Meet a Musician events often serve as a prelude to a Ticket Access experience or as part of a library story time.

Interested in partnering with us on programming? Email education@omahasymphony.org to start a conversation

Thank you to our Forte Sponsors!