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Chris Acker

    Over the years, Chris Acker has established himself as a highly respected band leader, director and contractor.  As a respected contractor, he has supplied musicians for a plethora of national touring acts, including large orchestras for Eagles, Final Fantasy, Johnny Mathis, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and more.  Chris is also proud to serve as contractor for local musicians on all touring Broadway shows presented by Omaha Performing Arts.  Musicians and clients alike can be assured of the utmost in preparation, communication, and quality.

    Chris proudly maintains a busy career as a professional trombonist in a variety of genres, and has played with such groups and performers as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, Johnny Mathis, and many more.  Touring Broadway shows include Kinky Boots, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Cinderella, Beautiful, Something Rotten, Sound of Music, White Christmas, King and I, Little Mermaid, Wicked, Aladdin, Mean Girls, and more.  Chris was a long time co-producer and music director of Rave On! A Tribute to Buddy Holly, a nationally acclaimed touring show, and has also served as music director for various shows.

    Chris received a Bachelor of Music Education degree and pursued a Masters in Music Performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.  Chris served as long time President of the Omaha Musicians’ Association, making notable changes and working diligently for the betterment of all things ‘musician’.  Currently, Chris is co-owner and audio producer at Mixing Room Studios, an audio post-production studio.

    Above all else, he loves and adores his amazing wife Kristin and his sons Colin and Casey!

     

     

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