Selected through a competitive audition process, Dr. Kearney and the Nebraska Wind Symphony have been chosen as featured performers at the 2021 Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) Conference in Lincoln, NE. The NWS will perform for students, music educators, professional musicians, and audience members from across the state. The 2021 NMEA Conference will take place from Nov. 17-19, 2021 on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 

The Nebraska Wind Symphony is under the direction of UNO Assistant Director of Bands, Dr. Joshua Kearney. Dr. Kearney has been Music Director of the NWS since February 2020 after serving in a visiting capacity beginning in summer 2019.

Congratulations to Dr. Kearney and the members of Nebraska Wind Symphony on this honor.