 This is the very appropriate tag line for South Shore Dance Alliance. This group will perform creatively choreographed pieces during the first half of the show to the memorable musicals West Side Story and Sleeping Beauty.  Maestro Bauman has a knack for creating entertaining programing that suits listeners of all tastes. This evening there will be youthful classics like West Side Story, the Pirates of Penzance, and the Wizard of Oz. As a bonus, he is bringing a dramatic concert sensation that really is sweeping the nation, "Video Games Live." LCSO will play a thrilling medley of fresh and lively gaming music! From the strains of the intense introduction of Halo to the themes of Civilization IV, Bounty Hunter and Kingdom Hearts this crowd-pleaser is sure to resonant boldly with all the "gamers@heart." And for those who love the TV series "Glee," you will recognize it when Somebody Loves You! This concert is made possible once again through support from the Robert F. Hiler Family Foundation. Demonstrating their desire to make a positive impact on the cultural arts, this family has been a major sponsor of the April Pops concert for 20 years. Additional funding for the guest artists is from: South Bend Memorial, Sullair, Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Hagenow, the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, and WIMS 1420AM. This relaxing evening of entertainment will include a cash bar and light snacks available for purchase. Food is furnished by Temple News Agency-ice cream, Sharon Sawaya-cookies and Psi Iota Xi-cheeseballs. Magic Baton Competition
Another activity of the evening includes voting on a who will win the opportunity to conduct the orchestra right there at the concert as they perform "The Stars and Stripes Forever". This year's candidates are: Dr. Douglas Busby, Jonathan Johnson and Robert Brooks. The person that collects the most votes, costing just $1 a vote will win the opportunity to conduct the La Porte Symphony during the second half of the April Pops. Each of these candidates have an affiliation with the orchestra and would do a fine job of leading the rousing Sousa march. Voting takes place immediately by going to: VOTE BY DONATION HERE Or bring check, cash or credit card to the concert and help stuff the ballot boxes with money that will directly benefit youth programs for the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. These programs include the student apprentice program, hosting recitals for talented young people in the area, the LCSO Children's Chorus and assisting schools by preparing music clinics and workshops by guest artists. | 
