Banner photo by Jose Avila.

Welcome to our 2026 - 2027 Season

In October, we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a concert that takes you from coast to coast!

America 250: A Cross-Country Symphonic Journey

Wed. 10/21/26, 7pm @ Margaret Comstock Concert Hall -
University of Louisville School of Music

Sat. 10/24/26, 3pm @ Springdale Presbyterian Church

PROGRAM:

John Williams – Liberty Fanfare

Florence Price – The Mississippi River‍ ‍

intermission

Ferde Grofé – The Grand Canyon Suite

Michael Kamen – An American Symphony from Mr. Holland’s Opus

Our symphonic journey starts with John Williams at the Statue of Liberty, itself celebrating its 140th birthday (and the 40th anniversary of this piece being written for it). Our two major works for this concert, Florence Price’s The Mississippi River and Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, will take us to those incredible natural landmarks. We end our tour in Oregon, the setting of the great film Mr. Holland’s Opus. We dedicate this piece to the teachers, doctors, nurses, and all public service workers who have made America exceptional for 250 years and counting!

This December…..

…and all through the concert hall, the songs of Christmas night filled the air!

“ ‘Twas The Night ”

Sat. 12/12/26, 2pm @ Springdale Presbyterian Church

Sat. 12/12/26, 6pm @ Springdale Presbyterian Church

PROGRAM:

David Lovrien – Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass

Frederick Delius – Sleigh Ride (Winter’s Night)

arr. Lucas Richman – Hanukkah Festival Overture

Leroy Anderson – Suite of Carols for Strings

II. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

III. O Little Town of Bethlehem

IV. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

V. Away In A Manger

Brad Ross – ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

Victor Herbert – March of the Toys

Ottorino Respighi – Three Boticelli Pictures: The Adoration of the Magi

John Williams – Home Alone: Star Of Bethlehem

arr. Bob Lowden – The Christmas Song

Get into the spirit of the season with our program of music inspired by favorite holiday traditions best enjoyed at night! Two chances to hear this program at Springdale: our usual afternoon performance and a special candle-lit evening performance!

In March, wear your best green for some orchestral classics inspired by two European destinations……….

The Green Concert: Music of Ireland and Scotland

Wed. 3/10/27, 7pm @ Wyatt Auditorium (Bellarmine University)

Sat. 3/13/27, 3pm @ Springdale Presbyterian Church

PROGRAM:

Leroy Anderson – Irish Suite: I. The Irish Washerwoman

Percy Aldridge Grainger – Irish Tune from County Derry

Malcolm Arnold – Four Scottish Dances

intermission

Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18

Leroy Anderson – Irish Suite: IV. Rakes of Mallow

Our musicians’ excellence is on display in a program of Beethoven’s masterworks…..

An Evening With Beethoven

Sat. 4/24/27, 3pm @ Springdale Presbyterian Church

Sun. 5/2/27, 3pm @ Margaret Comstock Concert Hall -
University of Louisville School of Music

with Dr. Krista Wallace-Boaz, piano

PROGRAM:

Ludwig Van Beethoven – Overture to Egmont, Op. 84

Ludwig Van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”

II. Adagio un poco mosso

Dr. Krista Wallace Boaz, piano

intermission

Ludwig Van Beethoven – Symphony No. 7

And we close our season by celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Star Wars and the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek
with some of the most iconic sci-fi music in cinematic history!

Trek vs. Wars - A Concert In The Stars

May 2027 - special location, date, and time to be announced soon!

PROGRAM:

Alexander Courage – Star Trek: Television Main Theme

James Horner – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan End Credits

Jerry Goldsmith – Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Theme

Jay Chattaway – The Inner Light

with Jake Chabot, pennywhistle

Michael Giacchino – Star Trek Into Darkness

intermission

John Williams – Star Wars Suite for Orchestra and Music from the Star Wars Saga

Main Title

Princess Leia’s Theme

Here They Come! (Tie Fighter Attack)

The Imperial March

Yoda’s Theme

The Asteroid Field

Parade of the Ewoks

Luke and Leia

The Forest Battle

The Throne Room and Finale