News from LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra

"START to FINISH"
is this year's theme for the Shirley Lubeznik Children's Concert on
October 13, 2010.

V. Michael Drayton & Philip Bauman
The team that leads the Children's Concert

VOLUNTEERS

On the second Wednesday of October for over 22, years Michael Drayton has been organizing all of the details involved in filling the La Porte Civic Auditorium to capacity to treat thousands of school children to one of three performances of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Drayton is assisted by Pam Bush, Friends of the Symphony, La Porte Service League, Kesling Middle School Student Council and the staff from the La Porte Civic Auditorium. This task force cares deeply about giving children the opportunity to see and hear a live performance of a full symphony orchestra.

James Stephenson, Composer

MUSICIANS

The musicians of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra enjoy the energetic enthusiasm from the young concertgoers each year at this event. The sound of thousands of elementary students' laughter or singing is indescribable. Joining the musicians on stage this year is composer James M. Stephenson, III. The entire presentation is based upon a children's program that Mr. Stephenson wrote called "Compose Yourself." There will be a section where the musicians play three melodies and the audience chooses their favorite by applause. Then they pick a harmony style and later a specific rhythm is chosen. The musicians will be ready to play whatever the unique combination may be from the children's choices. This new composition will be premeired on the spot by the talented musicians.

SPONSORS

For the second year in a row Shirley Lubeznik has led her family in sponsoring the Children's Concert. This family is deeply involved in making sure that all of the children in the area have the opportunity to be enriched with cultural opportunities such as this one. Through their support the 65 musicians that make up the LCSO are paid for their rehearsal preparation and performances. The Lubeznik family will also provide a special guest appearance of Ronald McDonald. Ronald is a friend of the symphony and has performed with the orchestra many times in the past years. He, along with the children has an enthusiasm for learning more about the music of the orchestra. Ronald will lead the sing-along which is an arrangement of patriotic tunes by James Stephenson to conclude the concert.

Thanks to the following for their financial support!
The Shirley Lubeznik Family
Unity Foundation of La Porte County
Kankakee Valley Operation Round Up
V. Michael Drayton
Hester J. W. Muller, M.D.
La Porte Savings Bank
The Sirugo Family
General Insurance Service
Rackham Service Corp
Barbara Dent

Provided with support from South Shore Regional Arts,
the Indiana Art Commission, a state agency,
& the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Purchasing a season ticket supports the orchestra throughout the year.

2010 - 2011 Season
For each ticket purchased you will receive preferred table seating for the November and April concerts, a discounted rate for the pre-concert November Gala and the following coupons adding up to a $50 savings:

Engstrom Jewelers - $25
Trattoria Enzo - $10
Sahara Restaurant - $10
Angelo Bernacchi Greenhouses - $5

Click here to purchase 2010 - 2011 Season Tickets
There are two Season Ticket offers and two convenient payment options to chose from. You may order online through a secure web server or mail your check and mailing information to: LCSO, P.O. Box 563, La Porte, IN 46352.

Adult Season tickets $75 Senior Season (+65) tickets $60

Children & Students Are FREE! Students through college age may attend the November, March & April concerts at no charge with a student I.D.

Attention Dancers!
Ages 4 thorugh Adults

There is room for more participants in the December 4, 2010 La Porte performance of The Nutcracker. Come to rehearsal on Sunday afternoon, October 3 at 1:00 pm at the La Porte Family YMCA and you can be part of the fun.

Attention Young Singers!
For 2nd - 5th graders, 6:00 pm, Tuesday night at the Agape Church in La Porte there are openings for singers to be part of the Children's Chorus. This week October 5th is your last chance to join us for the holiday opportunities.

Thanks to Friends of the Symphony for a successful sale at the Sunflower Festival! Thanks to Carol Grott for organizing the event, her volunteers and many generous donations of accessories to make it all possible.

While the day was shortened by rain, the group raised 30% more than last year for the symphony!

Tour of Italy Gala 2010
Preconcert Dinner & Entertainment
November 13, 2010 - 6:00 pm Gala
7:30 pm Concert
Click Here for more information
$75 per person - Dinner & Concert
$50 per person-Season Ticket Holders

Dates to Remember!

Start to Finish
The Shirley Lubeznik
Children's Concert
James Stephenson, Composer
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:30 am, 11:10 am, 12:45 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

Sing, Sing, Sing
Pops Classique Concert
& Pre Concert Gala/Dinner
The Other 3 Tenors
NIPSCO
& Centier Bank
La Porte High School Orchestra
Saturday, November 13, 2010
6:00 pm Gala & 7:30 pm Concert
La Porte Civic Auditorium

The Nutcracker Ballet
Indiana Ballet Theater & LCSO
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - La Porte Civic Auditorium 3:00 pm
Tuesday December 1 & Wednesday, December 2 - Merrillville Star Plaza

Romantic Heroes
The La Porte Hospital Classic Concert
Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist
Sunday, March 6, 2011 3:00 pm
Elston Middle School Theater

HoosierSTAR 2010
Auditions
March 19 & 20, 2011
La Porte Little Theatre

young@heart
Robert J. Hiler Foundation
April Pops Concert
ND Glee Club
South Bend Memorial Hospital
South Shore Dance Alliance
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hagenow
LCSO Children's Chorus
Unity Foundation of La Porte County
Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:30 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

HoosierSTAR 2010
September 17, 2011 7:00 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

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