Upcoming
Concerts
The Orchestra's concert season runs from September through May 1, with a schedule of 6 concerts. Performances are given for senior and retiree groups, at nursing homes, private events, conferences and schools.
- September 27 ConcertSep 27, 2026, 1:00 PMGene Leahy Mall Performance Pavilion, 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
- October 25 ConcertOct 25, 2026, 2:00 PMHillcrest Grand Estates, 6021 Grand Lodge Ave, Papillion, NE 68133, USA
- November 22 ConcertNov 22, 2026, 2:00 PMSt Paul United Methodist Church, 324 S Jackson St, Papillion, NE 68046, USA
- Febuary 21 ConcertFeb 21, 2027, 2:00 PMDouglas County Health Center, 4102 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
- March 21st ConcertMar 21, 2027, 2:00 PMAksarben Village Senior Living, 1330 S 70th St, Omaha, NE 68182, USA
- 42nd Spring Pops ConcertApr 18, 2027, 3:00 PMOmaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
Upcoming
Rehearsals
Our concerts are open to all ages, celebrating the diverse talents of musicians from different generations. Join us for a unique musical experience that fosters community and connection.
- Aug 30th RehearsalAug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMFirst Christian Church, 6630 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
- Sep 20th RehearsalSep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMFirst Christian Church, 6630 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
- Oct 18th RehearsalOct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMFirst Christian Church, 6630 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
- Nov 8th RehearsalNov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMFirst Christian Church, 6630 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA
Auditions
Auditions for the 2026/27 season will be held in late May 2026 using both in-person and virtual formats. To sign up for auditions, please fill out the linked audition application, and then contact our conductor, Mark Benson, at mbenson.igo@gmail.com to arrange for an audition.
Pay Tuition
Tuition for IGO is $150 per year (Payable in two $75.00 payments). An early bird rate of $125 is available if paid in full prior to picking up your music folder.
Staff Members
Chris Gillette
Chris and a former co-worker, Cora Lee Bell, formed the Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha in the spring of 1985.
Chris and a former co-worker, Cora Lee Bell, formed the Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha in the spring of 1985
Kristine Hendrickson
Kristine Hendrickson has been the Assistant Project Director of the Intergeneration Orchestra since 2014.
Kristine's husband is a member of IGO and two of their children were members prior to heading off to college. Kristine has lived in Nebraska since 1997. During that time their family enjoyed participating in church music as well as local choral and instrumental groups
Mark Benson
Mark Benson has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Intergeneration Orchestra
since 2019. He is also a faculty member in the music departments at the University of Nebraska
at Omaha and Creighton University. Prior to that he taught for 29 years in the Bellevue Public
Schools.
Mark is a member of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and the Lincoln Municipal Band and has
performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, The Temptations, the Omaha and Lincoln
Symphonies and many other local groups and traveling shows. His compositions and
arrangements have been performed by the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, the U.S. Air Force
Heartland of America Band and Paul Shaffer among others.
Doug Fowler
Doug is in his sixth year of playing cello with the Orchestra. He started playing in fourth grade and played throughout high school. After quite a long break, he picked it back up and joined the IGO. Doug retired from the Air Force in Colorado and retired again after 20 years from the university of Colorado in Boulder.
Book Us
The Orchestra is available for performances September through May 1.
For more information on bookings, please call our Project Director, Chris Gillette, at (402)444-6536, or e-mail her at Chris.Gillette@enoa.org.
If you would like to sponsor a concert please contact Chris Gillette at Chris.Gillette@enoa.org.
Endowment Fund
An endowment fund was created in the spring of 2001 with the purpose of providing a permanent source of funds for IGO. The primary purpose of these funds is to provide two scholarships to current IGO members which will cover their tuition the following year in the Orchestra. These scholarships are presented at the IGO annual Spring Pops & Pie concert.
To be eligible for these scholarships a member must have perfect attendance at rehearsals and concerts for the season, show respect for fellow members of IGO, and exhibit a sincere commitment to IGO and its purpose.
Solo
$1 - $30
Duet
$31 - $49
Ensemble
$50 - $99
Orchestra
$100 - $499
Conductor
$500 - $999
Composer
$1,000 +
All donations to the endowment fund are tax deductible by law #36-3461006.
Scholarships are available for individuals who are not able to afford the annual tuition of $100.
If you are interested in donating to the Orchestra Endowment Fund please click the donate button below, or would like additional information on the yearly scholarship available to orchestra members, please contact the project director at 402-444-6536
Contact Us
4780 S 131st St
Omaha NE 68137
(402) 444.6536