We are excited to announce the 2025 UNO Band and Orchestra Festival! It will take place at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Strauss Performing Arts Center on Jan. 24-25, 2025.

Finale Concerts Information :

There is no cost to attend any of the BOCH finale concerts on Saturday.

Schedule :

2:00 PM -  BOCH Check-in opens in the Strauss Performing Arts Center lobby.

2:30 PM - String Principal Auditions

3:00 PM -  Honor Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra

4:00 PM - Wind Ensemble, UNO Admission and Schmitt Scholarship Auditions

5:30 PM - Dinner – Students are provided with a free dinner in the MBSC Food Court.

6:30 PM - UNO Faculty Showcase

7:30 PM - Ensemble Rehearsals resume (Honor Band , Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra )

9:00 PM - Conclusion for the night.