If you’ve visited Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens during the past several years and taken the grand tram tour you’ve heard narration produced at Tesco Productions. Omaha’s Botanical Center located near I-80 and 13th Street overlooks the Missouri River and is one of the welcoming sights as you cross the bridge into Omaha from Iowa. Perched on the Loess Hills are two of Union Pacific’s largest locomotives that comprise the major attractions to Kenefick Park which is on the Lauritzen Gardens’ grounds. Tesco Productions has been called on to record the “story” of the gardens so visitors can hear the history, progress and future plans as they see the various areas first hand. This year’s tour is somewhat restricted due to storm sewer work the city of Omaha is performing, making some gardens areas inaccessible, but major areas of its 100 acre site are still available including the Visitor and Education Center.
I would say it’s well worth your time and investment to get away and see the garden in its various seasons and enjoy a piece of God’s beautiful creation.

Anabel Albuja has been in to Tesco Productions for a few times now recording her original gospel and praise songs. She was joined on her last visit by four friends who definitely brought multiple facets to her recordings. In one song four different languages are represented in the verses and everyone joined in English for the choruses. The vocal nuances from the various cultures and singing styles made for a unique blend. We doubled the five vocals to create a small women’s ensemble sound and it turned out very nice. Two English harmonies were also added to her first tune to emphasize key words and phrases.
Tim Tyler has been called on to provide the musical arrangement and tracks. I know Anabel has loved hearing her songs come to life and the mix of vocals is a great reminder that God has chosen people from every tribe and nation to praise Him.

This past week the Omaha CenturyLink Center was buzzing with people from around the globe for the annual Home Instead Senior Care convention.  Tesco Productions was again tapped to provide the live sound engineering for all the events in the primary CenturyLink Center ballroom.  From general sessions of education, news and focus, to celebrations of accomplishments and special care giver awards the ballroom was an ever-changing venue of activities.  Home Instead Senior Care provides assistance of varying levels to help keep seniors in their homes rather than being forced to move into a care facility.  Owners Paul and Lori Hogan began the Omaha-based company nineteen years ago and have overseen the company’s expansion around the world.

I’m always grateful to be called on to provide this audio service for the event company Sonburst Communication, to meet up with the extended tech crew, meet the Home Instead Senior Care home office personnel again and to be reminded of the role they play to this special group of people – our senior citizens.