August 17 / 6:00 p.m.
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County presents the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Chris Wilson Community Play-Along Concert, at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in South Bend’s Potawatomi Park on Sunday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. This concert is open to the public, no ticket required, and designed for all ages.
The audience will enjoy a dynamic selection of classical favorites, including Bach’s serene “Sheep May Safely Graze,” Tchaikovsky’s festive “March of the Tin Soldiers,” Wagner’s powerful “Ride of the Valkyries,” and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” as part of the Play-Along.
Listen online at WVPE-FM 88.1 at 6 p.m. to enjoy the simulcast of the performance here!
*Please Note* Wall Street (the street south of the pavilion) is closed. Additional Parking is available at John Adams High School. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to Adams High School Auditorium.
Program
ROSSINI William Tell
SCHUBERT Marche Militaire No. 1
CHOPIN Polonaise Militaire
BEETHOVEN Turkish March
BACH Sheep May Safely Graze
TCHAIKOVSKY March of the Tin Soldiers from “The Nutcracker”
FUCIK Entrance of the Gladiators
DVORAK Symphony No.9 – Mvmt. II
WAGNER Ride of the Valkyries
Intermission
ALFORD Colonel Bogey March
ANDERSON The Last Rose of Summer
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from “Sleeping Beauty”
TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No.4 “Mozartiana” – Mvmt III. Preghiera
BIZET Carmen, Suite No.2, “Chanson du Toréador”
WILLIAMS Rey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens”
MANCINI Moon River
OFFENBACH Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture with the Community Musicians
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
Since 1992, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has been connecting people who care with causes that matter. A nonprofit philanthropic endowment, the Community Foundation serves the people of St. Joseph County through initiatives and grantmaking in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, youth and education, community and economic development, and parks and recreation.
Broadcast Partner: WVPE-FM 88.1
Special thanks to Anthony Hunt and his team at WVPE-FM 88.1 for making it possible for us to share this concert with a larger audience through tonight’s live broadcast.
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Play Along Participants
Violin I Crystal Berg, Leila Browning, Linnea Browning, Jack Carter, Erica Cheng, Sam Connor, Charlie Denman, Reah Frydrych, Joanna Jong, Kent Kain, Harrison Kain, Faith Kain, Sheila McCarthy, Tegan Sagarsee, Melissa Sobieralski, Danielle Williamson, Rachel Weiss
Violin II Randy Becker, Willie Boyd, Spencer Campbell, Colby Fahrenbacher, Marcus Felde, Zoe Hatfield, Robert Kain, Cathy Knox, Rebekah Krause, Rachel Krause, Deb Krebs, Kaili Tang
Viola Emma Espinoza, Derek George, Andriana Gilbert, Josua Jong, Linnea Lehman, David Polaniecki, Jenifer Ring, Hazel Schlichting
Cello Beverly Bonnema-Rea, Maureen Foos, Jenn Harrold, Ian Parrott, Daniel Rae, Micah Rowley
Bass Jack Getz, Matthew Policelli, Louis Poulos, Carla Youngdahl
Flute Catherine Floyd, Elizabeth Garcia, Sydney Horner, Lucy Johnson, Jevin Kelley, Lynell Kelley, Samantha Kneibel, Elizabeth McGrath, Dawn Orvis, Rebecca Parrott, Jamie Pontius-Anthony, Joseph Shelton, Sarah Zakowski
Oboe Bradley Anderson, Peter Connolly, Caitlyn Dyczko, Ryan Howes, Luke Kocovski, Rowan MacLachlan, Marjorie Ruffolo, Quinn Sagarsee
Clarinet Marcia Blake, Peter Connor, Evan Kirby, Diego Olvera, Tony Rettig, Sarah Rowley, Sarah Seachris, Izabella Vidales
Bassoon Stephanie Allen, Cindy Ault
Horn Greta Berg, Dana Chartier, Robert Compton, Kate Farmer, Brenna Giazzon, Mary Weller, Sarah Wright
Trumpet John Connolly, Justin Kain, Cole Parrott, Steve Pletcher, Jim Ruffolo, David Vega, Joe Walz
Trombone Avery Asbury, David Boyd, Donavin Donihue, Patrick Floyd, Josh Kaplan, Sam Lehman, Lucas Martin, Joe Nycum, Isaiah Pletcher, Don Schwing, Benjamin Wenger
Tuba Anne Stephens
Percussion Benjamin Allen, Elise Espinoza
Auxiliary Instruments Peter Eggleson (Prima Balalaika), Kasey Kobold-Perkins (Baritone)
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