Oct
4
3:00 PM15:00

Rites of Passage

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San Luis Obispo Symphony

Coleridge Taylor Danse Nègre from African Suite, Op.35

Podell A Sense of Place 

World Premiere Commissioned by Garrett Foulke & Dorothy Correa, facilitated by the American Composers Forum

Stravinsky Rite of Spring 

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Sep
5
4:30 PM16:30

Pops By the Sea

San Luis Obispo Symphony

Experience Family Fun at SLO Symphony Pops 2026

September 5, 2026

Gates Open at 3:15 | Concert Begins at 4:30 PM

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Outdoor, family-friendly Symphony concert featuring beloved pops classics with one-of-a-kind mashups of iconic hits, with local powerhouse horn band Brass Mash.

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Jul
29
to Aug 7

Lakeside Symphony

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Summer 2026 Season

This summer, the symphony will perform the music of ’80s chart toppers and feature several guest soloists, including pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Ying Li, double bassist Xavier Foley, and violinist Stefan Jackiw.

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Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00

Dare to Dream - SOCO Inaugural Concert

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The South Orange County Orchestra’s Inaugural Concert marks the beginning of a bold new artistic journey with a program built around the theme Dare to Dream, a celebration of imagination, ambition, and the power of music to bring people together.

This special evening features the South Orange County Orchestra, SOCO Youth Chorus, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Chancel Choir, Athena Women's Chorus, Landmark Chorale, and the LAAC Performance Chorale - uniting musicians of all ages in a collaborative and inspiring performance that reflects SOCO’s commitment to artistry, education, and community.

The program weaves together iconic classical works and contemporary favorites, including music from Star Wars and Naruto, Beethoven’s timeless symphonic writing, and Dare to Dream, newly arranged for choir and orchestra by composer Pamela Madsen.

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Aug
5
7:30 PM19:30

LSO with Chelsea Guo, Soprano, and Piano

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra

Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will perform with special guest soloist, Chelsea Guo, soprano and piano, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Hoover Auditorium. The program will feature works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Grieg.

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Jul
30
7:00 PM19:00

LSO Young People's Concert

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra

Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will perform a Young People’s Concert with special guest soloist, Ran Dank, piano, and an opportunity to Meet the Orchestra at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 in Hoover Auditorium. The program will feature works by Carlos Simon, Schumann and Britten.

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Jun
13
7:00 PM19:00

Soulful New World

Missouri Symphony Orchestra

Our festival opening concert features three pieces inspired by and portraying America from three different centuries. Florence Price’s 1939 Concert Overture No. 1 reworks a spiritual “Sinner, Please Don’t Let This Harvest Pass” where ever changing orchestral colors interpret many deeply emotional moments. Virtuoso composer Xavier Foley will then play his own Soul Bass concerto, recently finished in 2022, an all-American exposition, paying tribute to the diverse styles that weave into the colorful musical tapestry of today. The concert concludes with Dvořak’s famous New World Symphony, the first major symphonic success out of the New World.

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Apr
25
7:30 PM19:30

Park ICM Orchestra Season Finale With Guest Conductor Barbara Yahr

The Orchestra of the International Center for Music at Park University will present its final concert of the season at the charming Chapel on campus in Parkville, Missouri. The program will be under the direction of guest conductor Barbara Yahr, now in her twentieth year as music director of the Greenwich Village Orchestra of New York, and who is making a repeat appearance with the ICM Orchestra.

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Mar
14
5:00 PM17:00

NEXUS presents Chamber Singers at the Nelson

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UMKC Chamber Singers will perform music from the classical era in the Bloch Auditorium in the Nelson-Atkins Museum. UMKC’s musicology faculty will share information about the repertoire and an art historian will talk about visual art from the region and time period as well. After the performance, docents will be stationed throughout the European art collection to speak about the visual art. This event runs concurrently to the happy hour in the Bloch lobby.

Combustion, confluence, and convergence in the performing arts; the NEXUS vision is to engage students in innovative and integrated performing arts initiatives that engage music, dance, and theatre within the Conservatory.

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Feb
7
7:30 PM19:30

Park ICM Orchestra Valentine’s Concert with Guest Conductor Jason Seber

The Orchestra of the International Center for Music will present its annual Valentine’s concert at the gorgeous Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University. The program will be under the direction of guest conductor Jason Seber, known for his inviting and engaging approach on and off the podium.

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Adoration by Florence Price, arr. Fine

Air and Simple Gifts by John Williams

Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra by Cesar Franck
Ilya Schmukler, Piano

Serenade for Strings, op.20 by Sir Edward Elgar

Make Our Garden Grow, from Candide by Leonard Bernstein, arr. Ricketts

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Nov
15
to Nov 16

Our Villain Era

Our Villain Era: Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History

Kansas City Women’s Chorus

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – 7PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024 – 7PM

Get ready for a concert filled with inspiration from fierce, courageous, and fearlessly powerful female characters, both fictional and real. Not every “villain” is bad, but it’s best not to test them and find out. The lineup of songs will include notable pieces such as Verdi’s “Witches’ Chorus,” Paul David Thomas’ “Out Damned Spot,” Will Nichols’ “Sea Witch,” Mendelssohn’s “Hexenlied,” and Menken/Huff’s “Badder.” Expect a musical experience that celebrates the strength and complexity of remarkable women everywhere!

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Jul
27
7:30 PM19:30

LSO Pops Concert with Lisa Vroman, Soprano

Lakeside Symphony Orchestra

Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra (LSO) opens its 61st Summer Concert Series in Hoover Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The Pops Concert features music from Broadway and special guest Lisa Vroman, soprano.

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Jun
7
8:00 PM20:00

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Toledo Symphony Orchestra

All hail the Queen of Rock 'n Roll! Tina Turner is a music icon and a legendary survivor. Her songs provided the soundtrack of a generation 

and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. Come celebrate her legacy with an evening of her biggest hits including What's Love Got to Do With It?, Proud Mary, and more. This special event will be simply the best!

With Tamika Lawrence, Shaleah Adkisson, Scott Coulter, and John Boswell

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