Our History
Founded in 1979, Lincoln Choral Artists is an auditioned, adult community choir of singers from Lincoln and nearby communities. Lincoln Choral Artists participates in various non-profit organization event throughout the summer. In 1992, Lincoln Choral Artists presented the area premiere of Ron Nelson's “Te Deum Laudamus” with the Military Band of the Heartland along with one of the first performances of Omaha composer Randall Stroope's “Hodie” with the Plymouth Brass. In the spring of 1995, the choir appeared in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. In May 1997, the choir performed with the Military Band of the Heartland in a concert featuring the music of Howard Hansen. LCA regularly joins the Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra in concerts at the Lied Center and other venues. Performances of this type have included Rachmaninoff's “Vespers,” Orff's “Carmina Burana,” and Mozart's “Grand Mass in C Minor.” In March 2006, the choir made its first guest appearance with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. and in 2013 LCA performed Steven Paulus' powerful Holocaust oratorio, "To Be Certain of the Dawn.” The choir have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall multiple times, one of which in 2014 with To Be Certain of the Dawn, the powerful Holocaust oratorio by Steven Paulus.
Lincoln Choral Artists, formerly the Lincoln Civic Choir, marked its 40th season in 2020, and are excited to return to live singing for the 21-22 season to properly celebrate this milestone. We are an auditioned, adult community choir from Lincoln and surrounding communities. Our mission is to serve the community by providing an excellent musical experience for our audiences and members.
LCA performs four concerts per year, under the direction of Mr. Jason Horner, including a fall concert, a holiday concert, a spring concert and an annual gala.
We provide members with an opportunity to sing a variety of quality choral works. In addition to providing benefits to our members, we also provide our community with excellent opportunities to experience live performances of choral works which otherwise may not be heard in our area.
Lincoln Choral Artists, formerly the Lincoln Civic Choir, marked its 40th season in 2020, and are excited to return to live singing for the 21-22 season to properly celebrate this milestone. We are an auditioned, adult community choir from Lincoln and surrounding communities. Our mission is to serve the community by providing an excellent musical experience for our audiences and members.
LCA performs four concerts per year, under the direction of Mr. Jason Horner, including a fall concert, a holiday concert, a spring concert and an annual gala.
We provide members with an opportunity to sing a variety of quality choral works. In addition to providing benefits to our members, we also provide our community with excellent opportunities to experience live performances of choral works which otherwise may not be heard in our area.