THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RELEASE
Danville, IL, Apr. 19, 2024 – The Danville Symphony Orchestra (DSO) concludes its 2023-24 season and Music Director search May 4th with “Beatles & Bach” in the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.
On Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm, Music Director Candidate, Maestro Matthew Sheppard, will return to the podium and lead the DSO through a program featuring classical works and pop hits. This concert will feature the works of J. S. Bach, Christopher Theofanidis, Leonard Bernstein, Alexander Arutiunian, Leroy Anderson, and the Beatles. Headlining the evening will be award-winning soloist and composer, trumpet master Brandon Ridenour, who, at the age 20, became the youngest member of the famous Canadian Brass.
Following the concert, patrons are invited to a small reception in the lobby to meet the Maestro. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tickets are still available for the May 4 concert, with seats remaining on the main floor and balcony for $35 and $45. Students with a valid ID can buy tickets for $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at danvillesymphony.org, or by calling (217) 443-5300. Tickets are also available at the DSO office at 715 West Fairchild Street, Danville. Hours 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The DSO is a 501 c 3 organization with a 57-year tradition of bringing outstanding orchestral performances to the City of Danville, Vermilion County, and the East Central Illinois region. Performances are supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council and by the John P. Cadle Foundation. For more information or for a four-concert season subscription, you may contact Kay Welch or Maddi Julian at (217) 443-5300 or visit the Danville Symphony Orchestra website at www.danvillesymphony.org.
