Kearney Concert Association

2025-2026 Memberships

A season of exceptional quality, filled with outstanding performances that will offer excitement, inspiration and entertainment--all at an incredibly low price. TO JOIN

2025-2026 SEASON

The Secret Agents
October 7, 2025

The Suits
October 26, 2025

The French Family Band
March 14, 2026

David Burnham Broadway and Beyond
March 31, 2026

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
April 21, 2026

M5 Mexican Brass
May 11, 2026

All concerts begin promptly at 7:30 pm. All concerts will be held at the Merryman Performing Arts Center.

NEXT CONCERT---TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026---DAVID BURNHAM

David Burnham’s most recent Broadway performance was in the mega-hit musical, "Wicked" as Fiyero. His national touring experience includes: replacing Donny Osmond as Joseph in “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, portraying Fabrizio in "The Light In The Piazza", and Peter in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Burnham is a recipient of the prestigious “Helen Hayes Award.” TO JOIN

CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our campaign for the 2026-2027 series will soon begin and volunteers are needed. If you are willing to lend a hand, then please fill out the volunteer form. You will be contacted once we receive your information. Thank you for volunteering.

FREE YOUTH CONCERT

The Mexican Brass will be performing a FREE Youth Concert on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. Download a brochure

Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in ’25, M5 is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! The ensemble has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico.

THE 2025-2026 SEASON---A SPECTACULAR SEASON OF VARIETY

From classical to contemporary music, with instrumental and vocal artists, the 2025-2026 concert series will offer the variety and quality that our association is know for. The 2025-2026 memberships are now available. TO JOIN

March 14, 2025---Flatwater Jazz Orchestra

The Flatwater Jazz Orchestra is central Nebraska's very own. The orchestra members come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but the one thing they share in common is that they are all musicians of the hightest caliber. Photos: guest vocalists, the 18 member Flatwater Jazz Orchestra and the FJO with vocalist. Another great night!

Jim and band

OCTOBER 28, 2024---RHAPSODY AND THE BLUES

Grammy nominated trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and the All-Star 12-piece big band celebrated 100 years of Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue" with a swinging NEW big band arrangement featuring a special guest pianist. Photos: guest Rhapsody in Blue pianist, Jens and the All-Star band with arranger/conductor Matt Catingub at the piano, and our own member with the All-Star band trombonist. Oh, what a night!

Jim and band