La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
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The LaPorte County Symphony
Orchestra promises Made in the USA will strike a resonate chord with the entire community this season. The wide variety of concerts are sure to delight every taste and fancy. From the powerful and resonant Ellis Island: The Dream of America, to the fun and usual Concerto for Cell Phone and Orchestra by James Stephenson the La Porte County Symphony kicks of the season in grand fashion. Every element of our season exemplifies the wonderful diversity and craftsmanship of things Made in the USA.
Under the
dynamic leadership of Maestro Philip Bauman, the LCSO delivers "event-filled" concerts each delivering a unique and captivating performance molded by an exciting and imaginative presentation.
Download the 2008 - 2009 Season Brochure here.
Children's
Made in America
October 8, 2008— 9:30 am, 11:15 am,
12:45 am
Renee Strasburg, Piano (Young Artist Winner)
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Philip Bauman, Conductor
Over 8,000 elementary school students from 35 area schools attend this popular concert. Created by the LCSO Education Director, Diana Ford, students will learn about America through music such as Scott Joplin’s “Entertainer” to “American Salute” by Morton Gould.
Featured cmposers:
Amy Beach,
Scott Joplin,
George Gershwin,
Duke Ellington,
Aaron Copland,
Leroy Anderson and
Morton Gould.
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Pops Classique
From These United States
November 15, 2008 — 7:30 pm
Benefit Dinner, 5:30 pm
Renee Strasburg, Piano (Young Artist Winner)
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Philip Bauman, Conductor
Among the many works of this concert,“Ellis Island” by Peter Boyer will introduce the audience to the struggles and challenges of those who came to be a part of this great country AMERICA. Travel along with the LCSO as we experience America through music!
Beautiful music and great food make for a perfect evening. Join us on opening night of the 2008-09 concert season for our annual benefit dinner and concert.
5:30 pm Doors Open
6:00 pm Cash Bar, Dinner, and Silent Auction
7:30 Concert
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Community Festival
The American Songbook
January 25, 2009 — 3 pm
Elston Theatre , Michigan City
Philip Bauman, Conductor
The afternoon will be filled with Songs from America provided by local music talent as well as our very own Hoosier Star finalists. Come prepared to sing along with the orchestra on familiar songs that typify America. Pre-concert activities will include a display of arts and crafts as well as information booths of local organizations and service clubs.
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Classical
A Brave New World
March 7, 2009— 7:30 pm
Sharon Lee, Violin (Young Artist Winner)
John Perrine, Saxophone
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Philip Bauman, Conductor
An amazing concert from the“Cell Phone Concerto” to the inspiring “Symphony No. 9” by Dvorak, the audience will experience America in varied musical styles. Also featured on this concert will be the World Premiere of an Saxophone Concerto written and performed by John Perrine.
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Pops
Broadway Showstoppers
April 18, 2009— 7:30 pm
LaPorte Little Theatre
Footlight Players
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Philip Bauman, Conductor
It’s a “Grand Night for Singing” as the La Porte County Symphony, La Porte Little Theater and the Footlight Players from Michigan City join forces to salute the glamour and excitement of the American Tradition – Broadway! The best of the best local talent will strut their stuff as we show there’s “No Business like Show Business!”
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