178. Josh Tague on the History of the Omaha Symphony, the Changing Music Industry Landscape, and Steps for Establishing a Diverse Culture in Classical Music

Josh Tague was born and raised in Omaha and has a business degree
from UNO. He’s played guitar in various bands and is a regular
audience member at local concerts — including performances by the
biggest local band in town, the Omaha Symphony. As director of
marketing and communications at the Omaha Symphony, Tague is
responsible for building and cultivating the group’s audiences
and brand. Today, Tague and Michael Griffin are talking about the
symphony’s history and about how classical music spaces can
become more diverse and inclusive. 


The Omaha Symphony could be Grammy winners after this weekend.
The ensemble is nominated in three categories for its work with
composer Andy Akiho, who was commissioned to pay tribute to Ree
and Jun Kaneko. The resulting album, “Sculptures,” was premiered
and recorded at the Holland Center in March of last year and
conducted by music director Ankush Kumar Bahl.