Horizons
The promise of a vast land
October 10, 2026 – 7 p.m.
Music Director/Conductor: David Commanday
50th Anniversary Season Opener
Experience the spirit of discovery and the vast beauty of America. Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite set the stage for Dvořák’s deeply expressive Cello Concerto—written in America and inspired by its promise.
Repertoire:
- Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
- Ferde Grofé – Grand Canyon Suite
- Antonín Dvořák – Cello Concerto featuring Guest Artist, Cellist, Alexander Hersh
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Holiday Pops
Traditions, nostalgia, and joy
Presented by IU Health
December 13, 2026 – 2 p.m. Family Matinee and 7 p.m. Full Concert
Guest Conductor: Benjamin Firer
With St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Cancel Choir
Michael Conley, Director
Celebrate the season with music that sparkles, soars, and brings us together. From the brilliance of choral masterworks to the charm of sleigh rides and beloved holiday classics, this festive program blends tradition, nostalgia, and joy.
The 2 p.m. Family Matinee will have a one-hour run time with no intermission. A musical instrument scavenger hunt for curious music lovers of all ages will follow the performance in the lobbies of the Payne & Mencias Palladium..
Repertoire:
- Randol Alan Bass – Gloria
- Tchaikovsky – Selections from Nutcracker Suite
- Clement Moore – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas including a visit from Santa Claus
- Leroy Anderson – A Christmas Festival
- Alan Silvestri – Polar Express Suite
- John Williams – Holiday Songs from Home Alone
- Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
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Hearts
Romance, longing, and devotion
February 13, 2027 – 7 p.m.
Music Director/Conductor: David Commanday
An evening of unforgettable melody and passion. Bernstein’s sparkling Candide Overture opens the program, followed by Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 and Hanson’s sweeping “Romantic” Symphony—music that captures love in its most powerful forms.
Repertoire:
- Leonard Bernstein – Candide Overture
- Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2
- Guest Artist: Pianist Anila Aliu
- Howard Hanson – Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”
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Angels
Art, light, and the unseen
Artwork by Nancy Nöel, provided by Noel Studio
March 27, 2027 – 7 p.m.
Guest Conductor: Mélisse Brunet
Music and visual art come together in a program of reflection and radiance. Antheil and Gould showcase the expressive power of strings, leading into Copland’s Appalachian Spring, paired with a multimedia presentation inspired by the luminous artwork of Nancy Noël.
Repertoire:
- George Antheil – Serenade for Strings
- Morton Gould – Spirituals for Strings
- Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring featuring Nancy Noël Multimedia Presentation
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Heroes
Legends of American song and stage
April 24, 2027 – 7 p.m.
Music Director/Conductor: David Commanday
Celebrate the music that shaped America’s cultural voice. Gershwin’s vibrant rhythms and beloved songs lead to Bartók’s dazzling Concerto for Orchestra, a thrilling showcase of orchestral virtuosity and heroic spirit.
Repertoire:
- George Gershwin – Cuban Overture
- George Gershwin – Selections from Porgy and Bess
- Gershwin Song Suite featuring Guest Artist, Soprano, Angela Brown
- My Man’s Gone Now, Summertime, Embraceable You, I Got Rhythm
- Béla Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra
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