Tales + Tunes Music, Feathers, & Fun!

November 22 / 12:00 p.m.

Join us at the main branch of the St. Joe County Public Library for a "Tales + Tunes" interactive activity in The Story House at no cost! Step into the whimsical world of Prince Ivan and the Firebird as the Symphony staff reads the enchanting story of the Firebird. Stay for a creative activity afterward! Decorate your own Firebird companion and become part of a musical tale.   Tales + Tunes with the Symphony is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series.

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Shein Trust Family Concert: Firebird And Friends

Shein Trust Community Series

November 30, 2025 / 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a heartwarming conclusion to your Thanksgiving weekend with the annual Shein Trust Family Concert! Gather the whole family for an enchanting musical journey suitable for all ages. From Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Swans” and Saint-Saëns’ elegant “The Swan,” to the charming antics of Respighi’s “The Hen” and Mussorgsky’s “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks,” young listeners and seasoned concertgoers alike will be swept into a vibrant orchestra menagerie. Audiences will also enjoy characterful excerpts from Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 that highlight the instruments of the orchestra with humor and heart. Come early and enjoy a fun filled craft!   Program PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “Dance of the Swans” from Swan Lake, Op. 20 OTTORINO RESPIGHI The Hen MODEST MUSSORGSKY / arr. Ravel Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS The Swan PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “Scene” from Swan Lake, Op. 20 SERGEI PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf excerpts LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 II. Andante molto mosso IGOR STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite excerpts “Infernal Dance” “Berceuse” “Final”   About Naima Burrs  Naima Burrs, a violinist and conductor from Richmond, Virginia, has built a dynamic career as both performer and educator. As a violinist, she has appeared with ensembles including the Richmond Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, Williamsburg Symphony, and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, and has held leadership roles as principal second violin with Opera on the James and concertmaster of Summer Garden Opera. Her conducting training includes the prestigious Domaine Forget International Music Festival, where she studied with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. In 2022, Burrs was appointed Music Director of the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, completing two celebrated seasons. She currently leads the University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, where she also serves on the faculty, and is Director of Orchestral Activities at Virginia State University. Recent highlights include conducting debuts with the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet, and National Philharmonic, where she was appointed Youth Concert ...

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Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

December 12, 2025 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s String Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song. Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with four remarkable instruments: the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The Symphony’s professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Home For The Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Saturday, December 13, 2025 / 7:30 p.m.

South Bend’s favorite holiday tradition returns with Maestro Alastair Willis and a choir! A spectacular program of cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that bring joy to all. The perfect gift for the whole family.   Program BASS Fanfare: Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Chorus) DILORENZO Santa’s Magic Journey VIVALDI Gloria (Chorus) ROSSINI Arr. Respighi La Boutique Fantasque DAVIS Arr. Wright Carol of the Drum (Chorus) KUREK Finale from Raffaella Ballet RUTTER Twelve Days of Christmas (Chorus) WILBERG Joy to the World (Chorus) Intermission WALTON Crown Imperial FRASER Christmas Tide (Chorus) DILORENZO Fum Fum Fun ANDERSON The Typewriter MARKS Arr. Hayman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ANDERSON Sleigh Ride BERLIN White Christmas (Chorus) ROBERTSON O Come, All Ye Faithful (Chorus) GRUBER Arr. Harris Silent Night from Christmas Medley (Chorus) Meet the Musicians Here!

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Home For The Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Sunday, December 14, 2025 / 2:30 p.m.

South Bend’s favorite holiday tradition returns with Maestro Alastair Willis and a choir! A spectacular program of cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that bring joy to all. The perfect gift for the whole family. Program BASS Fanfare: Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Chorus) DILORENZO Santa’s Magic Journey VIVALDI Gloria (Chorus) ROSSINI Arr. Respighi La Boutique Fantasque DAVIS Arr. Wright Carol of the Drum (Chorus) KUREK Finale from Raffaella Ballet RUTTER Twelve Days of Christmas (Chorus) WILBERG Joy to the World (Chorus) Intermission WALTON Crown Imperial FRASER Christmas Tide (Chorus) DILORENZO Fum Fum Fun ANDERSON The Typewriter MARKS Arr. Hayman Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ANDERSON Sleigh Ride BERLIN White Christmas (Chorus) ROBERTSON O Come, All Ye Faithful (Chorus) GRUBER Arr. Harris Silent Night from Christmas Medley (Chorus) Meet the Musicians Here!

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Musician Favorites: From Jennet

June H. Edwards Mosaic Series

January 11, 2026 / 2:30 p.m.

Handel’s brilliance meets Jennet and Friends! Principal Oboist Jennet Ingle walks us through the work of Handel, Morricone, Stacy Garrop and a world premiere concerto by Kincaid Rabb with guest conductor Fernanda Lastra! Program GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL “Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” Water Music Suite No. 2 Stacy GARROP Spectacle of Light Kincaid RABB “All This to Say” for Solo Oboe and Chamber Orchestra Heather NIEMI SAVAGE Daughter of the Stars Esteban BENZECRY Obertura Tanguera, homenaje a Astor Piazzolla About Jennet Ingle Jennet Ingle has been Principal Oboist of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Jennet is a soloist at heart, joyfully taking over any stage that will have her.   As the owner and operator of Jennet Ingle Reeds, she makes and sells over two hundred handmade reeds every month, and helps oboists with their own reed-making through her YouTube series, The Five Minute Reedmaker, her weekly online Reed Club, and her beginner course, Zero to Reedmaker. She encourages musicians to thrive in their creative careers with her podcast, Crushing Classical, her book, The Happiest Musician, and 1:1 business and mindset coaching. Jennet can be found on the web at www.jennetingle.com.    About Fernanda Lastra, Guest Conductor Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Fernanda Lastra is a passionate and creative conductor, recognized for her artistic leadership and captivating performances. Deeply committed to fostering music appreciation across all ages, she designs well-balanced programs that enrich the concert experience, guided by her belief in the power of music to unite, heal, and nurture emotional intelligence. Equally devoted to building meaningful connections within the community, she strives to create a vibrant musical legacy for future generations. Lastra is also a dedicated advocate for Latin American composers, with a special focus on preserving and promoting Argentina’s musical heritage.    About Kincaid Rabb, Guest Composer Kincaid Rabb is a musicmaker, writer, storyteller, pedagogue, and tyrannosaurus rex. Kincaid creates music for ...

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Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

January 30, 2026 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s Brass Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song. Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with four remarkable brass instruments: the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba. The Symphony’s professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6.

Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series

January 31, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.

The Symphony welcomes acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill for an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6.   Program Quinn MASON Shine Time Malek JANDALI Clarinet Concerto (Anthony McGill) PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6   About Anthony McGill, Clarinet *Photo by Martin Romero Clarinetist Anthony McGill, praised for his “trademark brilliance, penetrating sound and rich character” (The New York Times), is one of classical music’s most recognizable and multifaceted figures. He serves as Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic—the first African-American principal in the orchestra’s history—and enjoys a dynamic solo and chamber music career. McGill is the 2024 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year and recipient of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize. He appears regularly as a soloist with leading orchestras including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics and the Chicago and Detroit Symphonies. He has released acclaimed recordings with the Pacifica Quartet (American Stories, Mozart & Brahms Quintets), and pianist Gloria Chien (Here With You), and performed at President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. His advocacy for racial equity includes founding the viral #TakeTwoKnees campaign and partnering with Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative, with whom he performed in Montgomery, AL on Juneteenth 2024. McGill is a faculty member at Juilliard and Curtis, where he directs the Music Advancement Program (MAP), focused on young musicians from underrepresented communities. He helped launch the MAP Summer Scholarship Fund and supported its $50 million Crankstart endowment. McGill is a graduate of the Curtis Institute, a board member of Cedille Records and the Harmony Program, and an advisor to several youth initiatives. He is a Backun Artist. Meet the Musicians Here!

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Love, South Bend Symphony Orchestra + The Bergamot

Indiana Trust Pops Series

February 14, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.

Romance is in the air with a special Valentine’s collaboration between the Symphony and indie-folk duo The Bergamot.    Program PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “White Swan, Pas de Deux,” Act II from Swan Lake JACQUES OFFENBACH “Can-Can” from Orpheus in the Underworld ERIK SATIE / arr. Debussy Gymnopédie No. 1 FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN / arr. Tobani Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” CRAIG ARMSTRONG “Hotel Sayre” The Bergamot “Medusa” “P.D.R.” “Mayflies” “Periscope” “Tides” “Roll It Up” Eric CLAPTON “Wonderful Tonight” THE BEACH BOYS “God Only Knows” Billy JOEL “She’s Always a Woman” FRANK & Nancy SINATRA “Something Stupid” THE CHORDETTES “Mr. Sandman” Enya “Only Time” ELVIS PRESLEY “Can’t Help Falling in Love” LOUIS ARMSTRONG “What a Wonderful World”   About the Bergamot The Bergamot are proof that big dreams can start small. High-school sweethearts from South Bend, Indiana, Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Paul Hoff took their indie-folk-rock sound from busking on street corners and grinding through dive bars to performing in all 50 states on The Unity Tour. Along the way, their textured harmonies and fearless songwriting earned praise from People Magazine (“hottest emerging talent”), Rolling Stone UK, and EARMILK (“the perfect blend”), plus they shared stages alongside X Ambassadors, Gavin DeGraw, Young the Giant, and even received an invite from OneRepublic which cemented their rise as indie-darlings. Their sound bridges the intimacy of folk, the infectious pull of pop, and the sweeping roar of rock, an alchemy that turns lived moments into anthems both intimate and infinite. In 2017, their breakout single P.D.R. propelled them to win the Project Aloft Star competition, and their music has since been championed by critics from Parade to the Daily Mirror. Beyond the music, the duo’s award-winning, Oscar-eligible documentary State of the Unity (2023) cemented their reputation for marrying art with community impact. Their new album Give Love Away (2025) ...

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Listen + Learn

Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

February 27, 2026 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s Wind Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song. Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with five remarkable instruments: the flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. These five professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Beethoven’s Eroica

Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series

February 28, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.

South Bend Symphony Concertmaster Jameson Cooper takes center stage as the Symphony presents Beethoven’s Eroica—a revolutionary masterpiece of heroism, resilience, and triumph.    Program Jessica CARTER Hidden: In memory of Rosemary Sanders MAX BRUCH Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26 I. Prelude: Allegro moderato II. Adagio III. Finale: Allegro energico — Intermission — LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica” I. Allegro con brio II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace IV. Finale   Meet the Musicians Here!

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Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

March 27, 2026 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s String Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song. Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with four remarkable instruments: the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. The Symphony’s professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Listen + Learn

Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

April 17, 2026 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s Brass Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song.Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with four remarkable brass instruments: the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba. The Symphony’s professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Listen + Learn

Shein Trust Listen + Learn Chamber Music Series

May 8, 2026 / 4:00 p.m.

Join the South Bend Symphony’s Wind Quintet at the Saint Joseph County Public Library as they transform the cozy corner of The Story House into a family-friendly concert hall where melodies dance through the air and dreams come alive through song. Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with five remarkable instruments: the flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. These five professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound. This special performance is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Shein Trust Community Series, whose commitment to bringing high-quality arts experiences to our community ensures that these magical musical moments remain accessible to all families!

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Octet

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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