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 free, open to the public, 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 “Nutcracker 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! In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to Adams High School Auditorium. Program TBD     Play-Along Details During this year’s Play-Along portion of the concert, community members will be able to perform Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture under the baton of Music Director, Alastair Willis. This FREE opportunity is open to community musicians of all ages and playing levels who would like to perform exciting orchestral works with a professional symphony! [button label="Play-Along Sign Up!" link="https://forms.monday.com/forms/983e921e18933027dcf8c4b1967347c5?r=use1" color="primary"] Please note: Community musicians must commit to two mandatory rehearsals and complete an online registration form to participate in the Play-Along Concert. Rehearsal Schedule: Saturday, August 16, from 1–3 p.m. in the Auditorium at John Adams High School (808 S. Twyckenham Dr, South Bend, IN 46615) Sunday, August 17, from 3–4 p.m. at the Chris Wilson Pavilion at Potawatomi Park (2105 E. Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615) Registration opens June 1 and musicians are encouraged to register by August 11! All orchestral parts for the Play-Along will be available to download upon registration.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR $20,000 Pre-dinner party and toast for you and your guests with Maestro Alastair Willis Premier seating for 16 (two tables of eight) with exclusive table service, and curated wine selections Logo and brand recognition on the Symphony website, social media, digital communication, and print materials throughout the 2025-26 Season Full-page color ad in the Symphony’s 2025-26 Season program book (runs September-May) Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor on event signage, in the evening program book, and throughout the evening activities Dinner with Maestro Alastair Willis following a concert (to be determined) during the 2025-26 Season Twelve premium tickets to be used throughout the South Bend Symphony’s 2025-26 Season. Plus access to the Ella Morris hospitality lounge DIAMOND SPONSOR $15,000 Pre-dinner party and toast for you and your guests with Maestro Alastair Willis Premier seating for eight with exclusive table service, and curated wine selections Logo and brand recognition on the Symphony website, social media, digital communication, and print materials throughout the 2025-26 Season Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor on event signage, in the evening program book, and throughout the evening activities Eight premium tickets to be used throughout the South Bend Symphony’s 2025-26 Season. Plus access to the Ella Morris hospitality lounge PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 Pre-dinner party and toast for you and your guests with Maestro Alastair Willis Premier seating for eight, and curated wine selections Logo and brand recognition on the Symphony website, social media, digital communication, and print materials throughout the 2025-26 Season Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on event signage, in the evening program book, and throughout the evening activities Six premium tickets to be used throughout the South Bend Symphony’s 2025-26 Season. Plus access to the Ella Morris hospitality lounge GOLD SPONSOR $5,000 Seating for eight Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on event signage, in the evening program book, and throughout the evening activities Four premium tickets to be used ...

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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. For two performances, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition!    About Ron Spigelman - Guest Conductor Australian conductor Ron Spigelman was recently appointed the Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Earlier in his career he was the Associate Conductor in Buffalo Philharmonic and the Fort Worth Symphony, Music Director of the Texas Ballet Theater, San Angelo Symphony (TX), Texas Chamber Orchestra, Springfield Symphony (MO), and the Lake Placid Sinfonietta (NY) where he is now conductor emeritus. He has also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Fort Worth and Syracuse Symphony. Recent guest conducting appearances include Atlanta, St. Louis, Baltimore, Utah, Oregon, Kansas City, Vancouver, Nashville Symphonies, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He has conducted Symphonic, Ballet, Opera, Musical Theatre and Pops plus over 30 live-to-film productions including all eight of the Harry Potter films. Guest artists he has accompanied include Horacio Gutierrez, Rachel Barton Pine, Richard Stoltzman, Marvin Hamlisch, Peter Paul & Mary, James Taylor, Leslie Odom Jr., Gladys Knight and many others. Career highlights include the world premiere of Pegasus by Lowell Liebermann with the Dallas Symphony, his Carnegie Hall debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the world premiere recording of Sylvan by Michael Torke with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. Ron lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Laura, they have a combined 6 children. He is board president of Harmony Project Tulsa, bringing instrumental instruction to underserved youth in collaboration with the Tulsa Public Schools. He also recently graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development at Arizona State University receiving the dean’s medal for academic ...

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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. For two performances, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition!  About Ron Spigelman - Guest Conductor Australian conductor Ron Spigelman was recently appointed the Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic. Earlier in his career he was the Associate Conductor in Buffalo Philharmonic and the Fort Worth Symphony, Music Director of the Texas Ballet Theater, San Angelo Symphony (TX), Texas Chamber Orchestra, Springfield Symphony (MO), and the Lake Placid Sinfonietta (NY) where he is now conductor emeritus. He has also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Fort Worth and Syracuse Symphony. Recent guest conducting appearances include Atlanta, St. Louis, Baltimore, Utah, Oregon, Kansas City, Vancouver, Nashville Symphonies, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He has conducted Symphonic, Ballet, Opera, Musical Theatre and Pops plus over 30 live-to-film productions including all eight of the Harry Potter films. Guest artists he has accompanied include Horacio Gutierrez, Rachel Barton Pine, Richard Stoltzman, Marvin Hamlisch, Peter Paul & Mary, James Taylor, Leslie Odom Jr., Gladys Knight and many others. Career highlights include the world premiere of Pegasus by Lowell Liebermann with the Dallas Symphony, his Carnegie Hall debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the world premiere recording of Sylvan by Michael Torke with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. Ron lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Laura, they have a combined 6 children. He is board president of Harmony Project Tulsa, bringing instrumental instruction to underserved youth in collaboration with the Tulsa Public Schools. He also recently graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development at Arizona State University receiving the dean’s medal for academic excellence ...

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Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique anchors a thrilling program that celebrates bold imagination and vibrant cultural expression. From Copland’s El Salón México and Revueltas’ La Noche de los Mayas with its driving rhythms, to Moncayo’s Huapango and its stirring melodies, this concert becomes an immersive performance celebrating the spirit of Latin America. Westwater Arts brilliantly marries panoramic photography with live classical performances, creating a breathtaking fusion of visual and musical artistry.

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The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is excited to present the Shein Trust Young People's Discovery Concerts (YPDC) on November 5 & 6 at the Morris Performing Arts Center! In partnership with Carnegie Hall's Link Up National Program, the Symphony will present "The Orchestra Moves" program under the baton of guest conductor Carolyn Watson. These hands-on concerts aim to spark curiosity in young audiences and cultivate a lasting love for orchestral music by involving students as active participants in the music-making process. Music is all about movement! It flows through time, rises and falls, and creates beautiful patterns that stir our emotions. Whether it's a soft melody that makes us sway or an energetic beat that gets us dancing, music has the power to move both our hearts and our bodies. Reserve Your FREE Tickets for YPDC Today! Don't miss this unforgettable musical adventure! These popular concerts fill up quickly, so please be sure to secure your spots early. School registration will close on Monday, November 27 at 5:00 p.m.   How to Reserve Your Tickets For Groups of 20 or More (Schools & Educational Organizations): Educators and school leaders, please complete our school registration form to reserve your spots and help us plan the best possible experience for your students. [button label="Click me" link="https://forms.monday.com/forms/08ecad66066943137f0370ccd3a12a64?r=use1" color="primary"] For General Admission & Small Groups (Individual Families, Homeschool Groups Under 20): [button label="Click me" link="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shein-trust-young-peoples-discovery-concerts-tickets-1517552383029?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp" color="primary"] Please note: All groups of 20 or more attendees must use the school registration form to ensure proper planning and coordination.   Program MOZART Marriage of Figaro Overture CABANISS “Orchestra Families” STRAUSS The Blue Danube BIZET/CABANISS Toreador Chorus & Variations BIZET “Toreador” from Carmen BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, I. “Allegro con brio” DAI WEI “The Dancing Moonlight” OFFENBACH Can-Can TCHAIKOVSKY “Neapolitan Dance” from Swan Lake BOULOGNE String Quartet No.1, Mvt. II: “Rondo, Minuetto grazioso” FILHO / CABANISS “Cidade Maravilhosa”   About Carolyn Watson, Conductor Carolyn Watson is ...

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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.

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