South Bend, IN — The South Bend Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to a blockbuster night at the Morris Performing Arts Center in Celebrating the Music of John Williams, on Saturday, May 9. Featuring unforgettable film music and a playful, interactive twist, this 2025-26 Season finale is one you won’t want to miss!
Led by Music Director Alastair Willis, this high-energy concert celebrates one of the most iconic composers in film history. John Williams’s legendary scores have shaped generations of cinema, elevating epic adventures and emotional storytelling through music that is instantly recognizable and endlessly beloved.
Alongside sweeping orchestral performances of music from Star Wars, Superman, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and more, audiences will be invited to test their cinematic knowledge during a fun, live game of “How Well Do You Know Your Star Wars Movies?” Whether you’re a casual fan or a devoted Jedi Master, this interactive moment adds an extra layer of excitement and friendly competition to the evening.
Perfect for film lovers, families, and symphony fans of all ages, Celebrating the Music of John Williams promises a night filled with nostalgia, thrills, and audience participation! The South Bend Symphony Orchestra can’t wait to bring the magic of these movies to life on the concert stage.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is grateful to Indiana Trust Wealth Management for supporting the Indiana Trust Pops Series. Thank you to Foegley Landscape and General Stamping & Metalworks for supporting this concert.
TICKETS
Online – www.southbendsymphony.org
Phone – Morris Performing Arts Center Box Office 574-235-9190
(10 am – 4 pm, Wednesday & 10 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday & Friday)
In-person – Visit the Morris Box Office (211 N. Michigan St., South Bend) during the times listed above or two hours before any performance or stop by the Symphony Office (127 N. Michigan St., South Bend) between (10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday – Friday).
To VIEW the 2025-26 Season schedule, visit www.southbendsymphony.org
Dates, programs, and venues are subject to change.
For questions or media appearances, please contact Sarah Perschbacher, sperschbacher@southbendsymphony.org or 574-230-4875
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About the South Bend Symphony Orchestra
The South Bend Symphony inspires, entertains, and connects the community with the transformative power of orchestral music. Producing more than 20 mainstage programs each year and nearly 70 smaller ensemble concerts, the Symphony serves more than 30,000 attendees annually. As the region’s only professional orchestra, the Symphony is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, interconnected arts community in support of South Bend and the broader Michiana region.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra has earned recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as Indiana Arts Commission and local arts funding organizations. It is also the recipient of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County’s Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence, which honors the best-run nonprofit organization in St. Joseph County, Indiana.