The Southwest Symphony (SSO) is a community orchestra serving the south suburbs of Chicago, under the direction of Maestro David Crane. The 2017-2018 season is called Unravel the Mysteries...
SSO Showcase
—including Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
When:
October 1, 4 p.m.
Where:
Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. (Rt. 83), Palos Heights
Spooktacular! Halloween Concert
— an educational concert to reach out to school age kids. Southwest Symphony Orchestra will be performing in costumes performing a mix of works including: "Night on Bald Mountain", "In the Hall of the Mountain King", and selections from Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast, Jaws and Phantom of the Opera.
When:
October 31, 9:30 a.m. and Noon
Where:
Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. (Rt. 83), Palos Heights
Singer Helen Welch Returns
- Southwest Symphony Orchestra and Welch perform works by Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Carpenter, and Adele.
When:
November 12, 4 p.m.
Where:
Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. (Rt. 83), Palos Heights
St. Patrick's Day Jubilee
—with the Cross Keys Irish Dancers. Traditional Irish songs and dances will be performed.
When:
March 18, 4 p.m.
Where:
Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. (Rt. 83), Palos Heights
Final Concert
—winner of the Youth Concerto Competition will play a concerto with the orchestra. Old American Songs arranged by Copland will be performed by a choir from Skokie conducted by Candice Crane, and Brahms Symphony No. 1
When:
April 29, 4 p.m.
Where:
Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. (Rt. 83), Palos Heights
Holiday Destination Concerts
—include choirs, both children's and adult choirs combined from churches in the area and community groups, accompanied by the orchestra.
When:
December 3 4 p.m.
Where:
St. George Church
6707 175th St., Tinley Park, IL
When:
December 10, 4 p.m.
Where:
St. Jude Church
241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL
Tickets:
Children (10 and under): Free
Students: $7+
Adults: $20+
For more information, visit the Symphony Southwest Orchestra website.
Looks like a wonderful, fun season coming up!