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.
Children's
Children’s Concert
Made in America
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008; 9:30 am,
11:10 am & 12:45 pm
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 Composers:
| Amy Beach Scott Joplin George Gershwin Duke Ellington Aaron Copland Leroy Anderson Morton Gould |
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Pops Classique
Pops Classique
From These United States
Saturday, Nov. 15, 20087:30 pm
Benefit Dinner 5:30 pm
Renee Strasburg, Piano (Young Artist Winner)
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Philip Bauman, Conductor
| RIGGLE | Beauty Creek |
| GREIG | Piano Concerto in A minor |
| BACON | From These United States |
| BOYER | Ellis Island: The Dream of America |
Along with other works on this concert, “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” 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. Join the LCSO as we travel across America!
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Community Festival
Community Festival
The American Songbook
Sunday, 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
Classic Concert
A Brave New World
Saturday, March 7, 2009; 7:30 pm
LaPorte Civic Auditorium
Sharon Lee, Violin (Young Artist Winner)
John Perrine, Saxophone
Philip Bauman, Conductor
| BECKEL | Liberty for All |
| STEPHENSON | Cell Phone Concerto |
| BRUCH | Violin Concerto No. 1, 3rd mvt. |
| TBA | Audience Choice |
| PERRINE | World Premiere (for Saxophone & Orchestra) |
| DVORAK | Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) |
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 a Saxophone Concerto written and performed by John Perrine.
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Pops
April Pops Concert
Broadway Show Stoppers
Saturday, 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
LaPorte 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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