Transforming Lives Through MusicSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

513 Ship Street | St. Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-982-4030 WWW.SMSO.ORG

OCTOBER 15, 2017 | SUN 4:00PMCHAPLIN’S THE KID

Howard Performing Arts Center

Robin Fountain, Music Director & Conductor

All concerts are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable but may be exchanged for seats of equal or lesser value during the season. Exchanges must be requested prior to concert.

MAINSTAGE CONCERT SERIES VENUESHOWARD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4160 E. Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs

LMC MENDEL MAINSTAGE / GRAND UPTON HALL 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor

NOVEMBER 12, 2017 | SUN 4:00PMANGEL’S SONG

Howard Performing Arts Center

DECEMBER 9, 2017 | SAT 7:30PMSOUNDS OF THE SEASON

LMC Mendel Mainstage

FEBRUARY 10, 2018 | SAT 7:30PM

THE TRUE VOICE OF ELVIS with DOUG CHURCH

LMC Grand Upton Hall

MARCH 18, 2018 | SUN 4:00PMMAJESTIC MAHLER

Howard Performing Arts Center

APRIL 29, 2018 | SUN 4:00PM

LATIN RHYTHMS Margaret Beckley Upton Memorial Concert

Howard Performing Arts Center

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Considered his most perfect and personal film by many Chaplin admirers, The Kid recounts the story of an abandoned baby unwillingly taken in by The Tramp. As the boy matures, it is evident the two have developed a tremendous bond. Experience this touching drama and inventive comedy with Chaplin’s original musical score performed live by the Symphony!

Sonata pian’ e forte Gabrieli Lyra Angelica Alwyn Rachel Miller, harp Serenade #10, “Gran Partita” Mozart

Rachel Miller

Celebrate the season with the SMSO as Guest Conductor Caleb Harris leads the orchestra and the Citadel Symphony Chorus in a variety of holiday melodies. The audience will thrill to many musical surprises including a special arrangement of the 12 Days of Christmas by David Chase, originally performed by the acclaimed Boston Pops Orchestra.

Jiji

Be ready to get “all shook up” by the voice of Doug Church! In four years, he collected 11 first place trophies for his likeness to Elvis as well as other categories including best comedic performance. Doug’s voice has been recognized by his peers as being the closest to “The King’s.”

Symphony No. 5 Mahler Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 GriegComposed in the summers of 1901 and 1902, the Fifth Symphony is a powerfully expressive statement of the composer’s personal struggles and triumphs. The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra will be featured in a side-by-side performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 with the SMSO.

Conga del AguilaConcierto di Aranjuez Rodrigo Jiji, guitar “Malambo” from Estancia Ginastera Danzas fantásticas TurinaBoléro Ravel

SMSO’s very own principal harpist, Rachel Miller, will be featured in Alwyn’s beautiful concerto for harp and string orchestra.

Doug Church

Jiji’s impeccable musicianship and compelling stage presence earned her First Prize at the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

APRIL 30, 2017 | SUN 4:00PMBEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9

Howard Performing Arts Center

Sarah Gartshore, soprano

Amanda Crider, mezzo-soprano

Paul Mow, tenor

Jonathan Beyer, baritone

Citadel Symphony Chorus