November 10 & 11, 2026
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is excited to present the Shein Trust Young People’s Discovery Concerts (YPDC) on November 10 & 11 at the Morris Performing Arts Center!
Great melodies have the power to move us, tell stories without words, and bring people together in song. Discover how composers blend rhythm, contour, and expression to create the melodies we never forget.
In partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up National Program, the Symphony will present “The Orchestra Sings” program. These hands-on concerts aim to spark curiosity in young audiences and cultivate a lasting love for symphonic music by involving students as active participants in the music-making process.
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 2 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.
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For General Admission & Small Groups (Individual Families, Homeschool Groups Under 20):
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Please note: All groups of 20 or more attendees must use the school registration form to ensure proper planning and coordination.
Calendar for YPDC - The Orchestra Sings
Photo by Sean Salamon
Praised as a conductor “with passion and precision” by Classical Voice North America, Geoffrey Larson serves as Assistant Conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Music Director of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. His appointment in Grand Rapids follows his successful tenure as Resident Conductor of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, where he conducted the WSO in over 100 performances. He also served as Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master at Berkshire Opera Festival for eight seasons of productions in Massachusetts and New York City, and has worked as a Cover Conductor for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Geoffrey was awarded second prize in the 2021 International Orchestral Conducting Competition “UAL” in Spain, and has conducted orchestras such as the Spokane Symphony, South Bend Symphony, Bainbridge Symphony, Northwest Mahler Festival, National Radio and Television Orchestra of Albania, Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra (Czech Republic), and Pleven Philharmonic (Bulgaria). Passionate about the music of our time, Geoffrey has collaborated with composers such as Gabriel Prokofiev, Clarice Assad, Anthony Davis, Anna Clyne, and Reza Vali on the premieres of new works.
Geoffrey is currently completing a doctoral thesis at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music under the mentorship of Arthur Fagen and Thomas Wilkins, where he has served as Assistant Conductor of IU Opera and Ballet Theatre. He additionally counts Walter Huff, David Neely, Robert Page, and George Hurst among his teachers in conducting.