The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras presents its annual gala concert. The concert features Symphony Orchestra performing Howard Shore's original film score to The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers and The Return of the King, in collaboration with Penn High School Choirs, Notre Dame Children's Choir, and guest artist soprano, Kaitlyn Lusk. SBYSO is the only youth orchestra in the world to perform this epic soundtrack. Guest soloist Solomia Soroka joins the Symphony Orchestra in performing the classic violin showpiece Zigeunerweisen. The Concert Orchestra will perform music from The Hobbit and other journey-inspired works. Our gala concert is our major fundraiser of each season. Don't miss it!
Program:
Concert Orchestra
Zac Coudret, Conductor
Shore / Arr. Wagner: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Mvt: I & IV
Robert Sheldon: Appalachian Morning
Carl Stommen: Cumberland Cross
Soon Hee Newbold: Warrior Legacy
-intermission-
Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Robert Boardman, Music Director and Conductor
Penn High School School Choirs, Andrew Nemeth, Chorusmaster
Notre Dame Children's Choir, Mark Doerries, Chorusmaster
Solomia Soroka, Violin
Kaitlyn Lusk, Soprano
Pablo de Sarasate: Ziguernerweisen
Myroslav Skoryk: Melody
Howard Shore: The Lord of the Rings Symphony:
The Two Towers & The Return of the King
Donate to South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Program:
Concert Orchestra
Zac Coudret, Conductor
Shore / Arr. Wagner: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Mvt: I & IV
Robert Sheldon: Appalachian Morning
Carl Stommen: Cumberland Cross
Soon Hee Newbold: Warrior Legacy
-intermission-
Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Robert Boardman, Music Director and Conductor
Penn High School School Choirs, Andrew Nemeth, Chorusmaster
Notre Dame Children's Choir, Mark Doerries, Chorusmaster
Solomia Soroka, Violin
Kaitlyn Lusk, Soprano
Pablo de Sarasate: Ziguernerweisen
Myroslav Skoryk: Melody
Howard Shore: The Lord of the Rings Symphony:
The Two Towers & The Return of the King
Donate to South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Thank you to our gala concert sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Indiana Trust Wealth Management
Ruby Sponsor: WNIT Public Television
Gold Sponsor: Francie Schmuhl & Eric Wagner
Silver Sponsor: Irish Gold Management, University Park Veterinary Hospital, Lyle & Carolyn Hardman
Bronze Sponsor: Beth & Craig Gudeman
Platinum Sponsor: Indiana Trust Wealth Management
Ruby Sponsor: WNIT Public Television
Gold Sponsor: Francie Schmuhl & Eric Wagner
Silver Sponsor: Irish Gold Management, University Park Veterinary Hospital, Lyle & Carolyn Hardman
Bronze Sponsor: Beth & Craig Gudeman
Event Dates
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 7:00 PM