The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County presents The Chris Wilson Community Play-Along Concert

August 16 / 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 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!  

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Gift of Music Gala – 2026

Gift of Music Gala

August 22 / 6:00 p.m.

PRESENTING SPONSOR $20,000 Pre-dinner party and toast for you and your guests with Maestro Alastair Willis on the Morris Performing Arts Center main stage Premier seating for 16 (two tables of eight) with exclusive table service, and curated wine selections Ten tickets to an exclusive soirée featuring a private performance by an acclaimed guest artist. Time and location, to be determined (Spring 2027) Logo and brand recognition on the Symphony website, social media, digital communication, and print materials throughout the 2026-27 Season Full-page color ad in the Symphony’s 2026-27 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 2026-27 Season Ten premium tickets to be used throughout the South Bend Symphony’s 2026-27 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 on the Morris Performing Arts Center main stage Premier seating for eight with exclusive table service, and curated wine selections Ten tickets to an exclusive soirée featuring a private performance by an acclaimed guest artist. Time and location, to be determined (Spring 2027) Logo and brand recognition on the Symphony website, social media,digital communication, and print materials throughout the 2026-27 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 2026-27 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 on the Morris Performing Arts Center main stage 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 ...

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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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