Schedule of Concerts

 2007 - 2008

Contrasts From America

November 3, 2007 - 8:00 pm at Hatheway Hall

Concert selections are Leonard Bernstein’s wildly popular “Candide” which is a comic opera based on writings of Voltaire, Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Brass Quintet entitled “Shadowcatcher”, and Howard Hanson’s most recorded symphony, his “Romantic Symphony”. Offering a somewhat eclectic mix of American composers’ works there are, however, striking connections. Born around the beginning of the 20th century both Leonard Bernstein and Howard Hanson are relative icons of American music while Eric Ewazen is a comparative newcomer at fifty-three years old. However, all three are known as composers, teachers, conductors, and champions of American music. The Clarion Brass Quintet will accompany the Alton Symphony Orchestra this evening as well.

Sounds of the Season

December 8, 2007 - 8:00 pm at Hatheway Hall

This concert will feature the Alton Symphony Orchestra playing their oft-requested holiday staples and also the magnificent Lewis & Clark Community College Concert Choir with their excellent vocal presentations of choral music. This annual holiday concert is a wonderful prelude to a joyous season of love and memory, and not one to be missed this year.

The Tchaikovsky Experience

February 23, 2008 – 8:00 pm at Hatheway Hall

A concert to warm your heart and soul on a typically cold and dreary February evening with the Alton Symphony Orchestra and the Alton Youth Symphony playing together exciting and well-known works by the late Russian composer Tchaikovsky. Included in this evening’s performances will be selections from the ballets “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty”, and the ever-loved Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor with soloist Peter Miyamoto.

Young Artists Presentation

April 19, 2008 – 8:00 pm at Hatheway Hall

This concert will be another in a long tradition of young artist concerts which showcase young and superb performers. While only the artists who will perform that night have any inkling of what works they will choose to do along with the Alton Symphony Orchestra history indicates a concert which will reward your presence with a glimpse into the future of classical artistry.   

Pops & Jazz Fund Raiser

June 14, 2008 – 7:00 pm at The Commons

Don’t miss this evening of entertainment which will again include renowned guest artists, a silent auction and other special events. An evening of music, fun and entertainment for all!  

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Ticket Prices for the Alton Symphony Orchestra

2007-2008 Concert Season: 

	Adults		Students (K-12)
Season Tickets    (for all four concerts)	$50		$20
Door Price*
Contrasts From America:    November 3, 2007	$15		$5
Sounds of the Season:    December 8, 2007	$15		$5
The Tchaikovsky Experience:    February 23, 2008	$15		$5
Young Artists Presentation:    April 19, 2008	$15		$5
*LCCC students are free when showing their LCCC student ID card.

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The Pops and Jazz Concert - Summer Fund Raiser

Pops Tickets:                                       $25    June 14, 2008
Reserve a Table at the Pops for 10:      $200  (Includes advertising which runs all evening  on the Giant Screens in the LCCC Commons   along with the reserved table for 10.)

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