ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
The Beatrice Regional Orchestra was founded in January of 2009 by Connie Moon. The orchestra gave its inaugural concert in May of 2009. The orchestra is made up of musicians from greater Southeast Nebraska and from all walks of life. Membership is open to players high school and above. We rehearse Tuesday evenings during the school year in the high school band room. To find out more about playing in the orchestra, please contact Kevin Boesiger at rkboesiger@gmail.com .
The orchestra operates under the umbrella of the Beatrice Area Arts Council. It is made possible by a grant from the Hevelone Foundation, ticket sales and contributions from supporters. Consider becoming a donor to ensure the orchestra can continue to bring music to our community.
The orchestra operates under the umbrella of the Beatrice Area Arts Council. It is made possible by a grant from the Hevelone Foundation, ticket sales and contributions from supporters. Consider becoming a donor to ensure the orchestra can continue to bring music to our community.
ABOUT OUR CONDUCTOR
R. Kevin Boesiger received a Bachelor of Music Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Masters of Music in Music Composition from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He is the Fine Arts Manager at the Kroc Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Boesiger previously was the Creative Arts Pastor at Christ Community Church in Beatrice where he has served from 1990-2017. He also served as the Choral conductor for Southeast Community College in Beatrice where he directed the choir and served as the musical director for their stage productions for 12 years. A published composer with the Lorenz Corporation, Shawnee Press, Choristers Guild, Fred Bock Music, Hinshaw Music, Hope Publishing Company and Pavane Publishing, he has studied with Mark Hayes, Dr. Randall Snyder, Tyler White and Boyd Bacon. Kevin performs and conducts on a regular basis for many community activities and enjoys his time as a husband and father of four. He has been married to Tami since 1986.
Orchestra Board members
Dr. Blake Butler, President
Judy Baumann, Secretary/Treasurer
Beth Engels
Allison LaDuke, Social Media/Website
Chad Rinne
Kevin Boesiger, Ex Officio member
Judy Baumann, Secretary/Treasurer
Beth Engels
Allison LaDuke, Social Media/Website
Chad Rinne
Kevin Boesiger, Ex Officio member