The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) will be presenting their 34th Annual Drayton Family Children’s Educational Concerts on Wed., Oct. 12, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium.
Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, will be on the podium leading the musicians of the LCSO on this date. There will be three performances: 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Dr. Carolyn Watson
Rick DeJonge
A special fanfare, composed by Rick DeJonge and commissioned by Garry & JoFran Bendix, will have its world premiere at these concerts. Entitled, “Celebration Fanfare,” this three-minute work features the brass section of the LCSO.
The program will include:
“Celebration Fanfare” World Premiere by Rick DeJonge
Commissioned by Garry & JoFran Bendix to commemorate the LCSO’s 50th Anniversary
Overture to “Ruslan and Ludmila” by Glinka
Fanfare for the Common Man by Copland
Country Gardens by Grainger
“Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovksy
Radetzky March by J. Strauss, Sr.
“Hoe Down” from Rodeo by Copland
Elementary students from La Porte, Porter, Lake and Starke Counties will be attending. Approximately 6,000 students are expected to attend. A preconcert Educator Guide is available for download on the LCSO website.
The LCSO wishes to thank our generous sponsors which include: Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation, The Barker Welfare Foundation, Teachers Credit Union Foundation. Unity Foundation of La Porte County, David & Dr. Linda Sirugo and Kappa Kappa Kappa of Westville.
The LCSO wishes to thank V. Michael Drayton, Pam Bush as well as the partners and staff at Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elliott, LLP, for disseminating information and handling the reservations and seating for the schools.
To learn more about these concerts and more visit us at www.lcso.net.
About LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is also supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, What's New La Porte, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Art on the Air WVLP 103.1 Radio. Visit us at: www.lcso.net.