The Omaha Symphonic Chorus, Omaha Symphony Music Director Victor Yampolsky and Omaha Symphonic Chorus MusicDirector Cina Crisara are scheduled to appear. All of the artists have donated their talents for this performance, and all of the proceeds from the concert will support the creation of the Marsha Johnson Keyboard Chair in the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. A Song for Marsha features a mix of jazz and classical, including Omaha premiere works by Brahms and Vaughn-Williams. Allyson is longtime friend of Marsha Johnson and her husband, Omaha Symphony Trombonist Jay Wise, from their days at UNOmaha. In fact, Johnson coached Allyson for her senior piano recital, helped her find her first apartment, and encouraged Allyson through many different music projects.
Music is the common thread that started it all.
Marsha was a unique, wonderful musician who touched many lives. Marsha Johnson was a regular performer with Omaha arts organizations and in chamber music and solo recitals with her symphony colleagues, guest performers and artists in the Nebraska Touring Artists program. She was also a member of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's adjunct artist-faculty. Johnson earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Iowa, and her Bachelors of Music from Northern Arizona University. May. In addition to the MasterWorks, SuperPops, Spectrum, Family Concert and Neighborhood series, the orchestra also performs on tour, in education and community engagement concerts, and other special events.