Travel the world through story, song, and dance! Join Symphony musician & author Diana Shelton Ford and illustrator Lee Bauman for a live reading of Long Neck Lucy Learns the Watusi and music, followed by a fun craft!
This admission-free community concert honors service and sacrifice with patriotic favorites and uplifting orchestral music. Join us for an inspiring celebration of freedom at the Morris Performing Arts Center.
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 16, at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature Broadway favorites, movie music, classic orchestral pieces, and Americana, offering something for everyone. The concert is free, open to the public, and designed for all ages!
Kodály’s Dances of Galánta launches the program with rhythmic bite and radiant color, followed by Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1. Elgar’s Enigma Variations concludes with sharply etched musical portraits and a commanding orchestral finish.
Hit the open road with the Symphony with a coast-to-coast soundtrack of highways and hometowns, celebrating America’s 250th along the way. From Copland’s wide-open spaces of Appalachian Spring to Route 66 favorites.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons meets Piazzolla’s Buenos Aires Seasons in a program that pairs baroque sounds with tango-driven rhythm and edge. Hear “Spring” and “Summer” through two contrasting musical worlds—one crisp and lyrical, the other syncopated and electric.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an admission-free community concert honoring remembrance, culture, and community through music at the Morris Performing Arts Center.
Travel the world through festive holiday music and traditions from many cultures, brought to life by the full orchestra in this family-friendly concert at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
A South Bend Symphony holiday tradition! Ring in the Season with this holiday spectacular! Beloved carols, festive favorites, and warm orchestral sounds capture the spirit of the season with family and friends at the Morris Performing Arts Center.
A South Bend Symphony holiday tradition! Ring in the Season with this holiday spectacular! Beloved carols, festive favorites, and warm orchestral sounds capture the spirit of the season with family and friends at the Morris Performing Arts Center.
Lara Turner, Principal cello, creates a concert, shaped by one musician’s ear, where Baroque, contemporary voices, and new commissions are woven into her singular voice.
The evening opens with sharp brass and fast-moving momentum from Wagner’s Die Meistersinger Overture, followed by Anna Clyne’s Glasslands, a vivid saxophone performance. Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 delivers drama and a propulsive conclusion.
Roll out the red carpet and fall in love with the music that made the movies blockbusters! This concert delivers sweeping romance, adventure, and unforgettable melodies—from The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music to the electric themes of Indiana Jones and James Bond.
Carlos Simon’s The Block opens with striking presence, followed by the sweep and drama of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition closes with rich scenes, framed by the “Promenade,” and a monumental finale of “Great Gate of Kyiv.”
Experience the Easter story through the eyes of Handel’s beloved oratorio. Join The Symphony, chorus, and soloists for an unforgettable performance of his greatest work.
Enter a musical storybook filled with enchanted kingdoms, fearless princesses, and daring princes. With every note,The Symphony weaves magic and wonder, leading us joyfully to a happily-ever-after ending.
Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” unfolds in one great, uninterrupted arc, building from a dramatic opening to an ending with soloists and chorus.
Broadway Showstoppers celebrates America’s national musical treasure—Broadway—featuring the showstopping hits that bring audiences to their feet!
Maestro Willis’ signature series turns the concert into an experience—part performance, part storytelling. With an actor onstage and Maestro as your guide, you’ll hear Tchaikovsky in a fresh, theatrical way, from ballet sparkle and virtuosic violin to a blazing, crowd-pleasing finale.
Octet is a unique, immersive experience offering visitors the chance to get closer to orchestral music than ever before. The project, a collaboration with the Riverlights Music Festival, aims to recreate the feeling of being in an orchestra by situating the listener within a three-dimensional soundscape.