
YPDC – The Orchestra Moves
November 5 & 6, 2025
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 ...