Our 2026-27 season—which will, incredibly, be our 79th year—is one of magical music and continued momentum, and we hope you will join us! Duel Vi2lity, Nov. 15 at The Lerner Theatre, features guest soloist Khari Joyner, a rising cellist described by the New York Classical Review as “one of the most exciting young musicians on […]
The 2026 Big Jam Talent Showcase is a celebration of talent, creativity, and entertainment from across the Midwest. Hosted by legendary DJ King Robb, the Big Jam will bring together individuals and groups to showcase their unique skills and talents across a wide range of disciplines, including singing, dancing, acting, comedy, magic, instrumental music, spoken […]
Experience the elegance, passion, and irresistible charm of French opera in an enchanting program featuring beloved arias and duets by France’s greatest composers. From the lyrical beauty of Gounod and Massenet to the dramatic intensity of Bizet, this performance celebrates the rich colors and emotional depth of the French operatic tradition. Join us for an […]
Duel Vi2lity – Nov. 15, 2026 As the season opener celebrates cultural connections, rhythm, and community, Duel Vi2lity plunges directly into the grandeur and intensity of the traditional orchestral canon. Anchored by Johannes Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73—often referred to as his "Pastoral" Symphony due to its bright, sweeping melodies—the […]
SIR CHARLES JONES Sir Charles Jones is an artist whose part-throwback, part-modern style of R&B is based on traditional Southern soul and blues. The vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist calls himself the Undisputed King of Southern Soul. From Sir Charles Jones (2000) through Sir Charles Jones & the Family, Vol. 1 (2019), he has released […]
Let the holiday season begin! Join the Elkhart Municipal Band and your host, Elkhart radio legend Allen Strike, as we kick off Elkhart Municipal Band's 89th season with The North Pole Radio Hour! Director Scott Spradling leads the band in his second year for a joyful journey down a festive holiday hallway! The Elkhart Municipal […]
Verdi Requiem – Feb. 14, 2027Sauder Concert Hall, Goshen College Music Center The emotional and artistic centerpiece of Season 79 arrives in February with Verdi’s monumental Messa da Requiem, one of the most powerful choral-orchestral works ever written. This annual Sauder Concert Hall performance, presenting collaborations with the Camerata Singers and Goshen College Choirs, continues […]
E pluribus unum; out of many, one. The Elkhart Municipal Band salutes the colorful tapestry of our community and the talents of our members, celebrating our strengths that collectively bring us together and unite us as one. This performance will feature one of our talented trumpets, Fred Powell, who will perform Philip Sparke’s Song and […]
Cinematic Symphony – March 14, 2027 For years, the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra has dreamed of creating a concert experience that fully immerses audiences in the magic of film music. In Season 79, that vision finally arrives. Cinematic Symphony transforms The Lerner Theatre into a celebration of some of the most beloved movie music ever […]
The Electrifying Band from the original Broadway smash hit! The driving, music force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES…This band of Rock Star musicians and Lead singers from the original cast, electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years and now they […]
Elkhart Municipal Band presents “Songs of Grace and Glory” Featuring John Phillip Sousa’s spiritual masterpiece by the same name. This concert will also feature the finale from Dmitri Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. Additionally, there will also be a special tribute to the late Betty Kegerries. Betty was a pioneer female percussionist in the Michiana area and […]
Planetary Finale – May 16, 2027 Season 79 concludes with its most expansive and imaginative program: Planetary Finale, a concert exploring wonder, creation, rhythm, and the limitless possibilities of human imagination. The evening opens with a bold contemporary collaboration featuring acclaimed percussion ensemble pax duo—Tristan Swihart and Micah Detweiler—whose innovative and theatrical approach to percussion […]
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