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NEWS FROM LA PORTE COUNTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
July 2011
Phil Bauman, music director/conductor
 
Hoosier Star - Vocal Competition
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 7:00 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

Children's Concert
Time Machine - Warp Speed
Matt Nelson - Narrator
Wednesday, October 13, 2011
12:45 pm general seating available
La Porte Civic Auditorium

Opening Night Dinner & Concert
Jackie Allen, Jazz Vocalist
Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:30 pm  (6:00 pm Dinner)
La Porte Civic Auditorium

The Nutcracker Ballet
Indiana Ballet Theater & LCSO
Tuesday, November 30 & Wednesday, December 1, 2011 Merrillville Star Plaza

Holiday at the Pops
A Fundraising event for
the La Porte Hospital Foundation
Saturday, December 10, 2011

Classic Concert
Celestial Splendor- Featuring Andrius Zllabys, pianist
Sunday, March 4, 2012 3:00 pm
Elston Middle School Theater

April Pops Concert
HOOSIER STARS Pop Stars
Saturday, April 21, 2012 7:30 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium
sunflower fest

The Friends of the Symphony are gathering donated items to sell at the Sunflower Festival held on September 18 downtown La  Porte.

 

Items may include: Jewelery, Scarves, Hats, Ties, Watches, Handbags, Belts, Cuff Links & more

 

Items may be dropped off by placing them in the bin outside the door at

LCSO Office

912 Indiana Ave, Lower Level

La Porte, IN 46350

 

Call 219 362-9020 for more information

Join Our Mailing List

You are invited to attend the

La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

 Annual Meeting  

and Friends of the Symphony Luncheon

 

The Presbyterian Church of La Porte

Hwy 35 S & Kingbury Ave, La Porte

Tuesday, July 17, 2011 - Noon

 

Cost is $13.00 payable at the door

RSVP:  219-362-9020


Join us to hear Maestro Bauman's vision for the upcoming season.
Enjoy a performance from violinist Jonathan Johnson.
Meet others who enjoy the work of the
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
at a luncheon served by the board of directors.
Enjoy one of these Free Summer Concerts
Summer conceert2

   

 Attending a concert filled with symphonic tunes is the perfect end to a summer day. 



 

Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 7:00 pm
Washington Park Amphitheater (parking fees apply)
Sponsored by:
Mayor Chuck Oberlie & Michigan City Summer Festival
  
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 7:00 pm
NEW Central Park Amphitheater downtown Valparaiso
Sponsored by:
IVY Tech University, the City of Valparaiso & Mayor Jon Costas

Will you be able to sit still with performances of Saint Saens classic Danse Bacchanal, Hardiman's Lord of the Dance, Jump Swing Fever or Mumble Happy Feet?  Come to one of these adventure filled concerts for symphonic strings, toe tapping dance and movie fantasies to find out! 

Featured soloists include the energetic violin styling of recent Valparaiso University graduate Jonathan Johnson and the night club swing of vocalist Rick Barnes. 

Maestro Bauman's program would not be complete without some adventure.  This year's program includes Star Wars:  Phantom Menace and Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World's End. 

HOOSIER STAR - Who will be the next STAR?
HoosierSTAR Your vote counts at this vocal competition! 
12 finalists entertain to win cash prizes on  September 17, 7:00 pm - La Porte Civic Auditorium. 


Call 219-362-9020 for table reservation information. 
General admission tickets will be on sale after July 15:

$15 Adult Balcony

$5 Child Balcony (17 and under)

Tickets:  Angelo Bernacchi Greenhouse, Judee's

& Roxy Music - La Porte

Arturo's Baked Goods and More

 & La Porte County Visitors Bureau - Michigan City

 More Information on HOOSIER STAR 

Sponsorships and table reservations  are available  

beginning at $35 a person.  Call 219.362.9020 

Next Season - Look to the Stars!
starsThe 2011-12 season begins with a Warp Speed Time Machine adventure hosted by Matt Nelson at a day of children's concerts where over 7,500 school children will experience a lively symphonic performance.

At Starry Night
, the season opening concert has an optional pre-concert dinner where guest can meet featured soloist Jazz Singer Jackie Allen and Bassist Hans Sturm on November 19th.  Visual artists from the Thaddeus C. Gallery will add to the ambiance of the concert.

 

Immerse yourself in Celestial Splendor with classic pianist Andrius Zablys.  An incredible classial afternoon of Beethoven and Sibelius is just the thing that many of our patrons have been waiting to enjoy.  This concert will continue the "pink" tradition to honor breast cancer survivors. 

 

For the April Pops Concert you can entertain your friends at a Hoosier Star Pops Star event featuring the past #1 Adult Winners of this thrilling vocal competition.  See for yourself why these vocalist rose to the top to become the best of the best!    

 

Season tickets are available: order through the website or click here for an order form.  Ticket will include local merchants coupons. Thanks to Angelo Bernacchi Greenhouses, Enzo's Trattoria and Sahara's Restaurant for adding to our season ticket package!    

Visit our website to learn more about our sponsors or  

donate today! LCSO.net

See you at the Concerts!