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Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra Presents “Wings and Wilderness”
Visit us online
Email: WillmarOrchestra@gmail.com
(320) 214-9433 -
Location:
Willmar Education Arts Center
611 5th Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201 -
Dates:
Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm
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Admission:
$15.00
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra
“Wings and Wilderness”
Saturday, October 12, 2024
at WEAC Auditorium
2:00 PM Bird and Tree Themed Activities for all ages in Art Gallery
3:00-4:00 PM “Wings and Wilderness” Concert in Auditorium
Come enjoy an afternoon of activities and great music performed by the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra at the Willmar Education and Arts Center (WEAC).
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The Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint Saens;
- The Oak, by Florence Price;
- Symphony No. 6, op. 68 (Pastoral), Mov. 1, Allegro ma non troppo, by Ludwig van Beethoven;
- An de Schoenen, Blauen Donau Walzer (Blue Danube Waltz), op. 314, by Johann Straus Jr.;
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Tales from the Aviary, by Jordan Jinosko.
TICKETS:
$15 adults (Students 18 & Under are free, but require a ticket for entry.)
($1 discount with Escape to Adventure Passport, does not apply to season ticket holders)
Tickets available prior to the concert at: www.willmarorchestra.com or at the door
December 15, 2024 “Winter”
Christmas Overture, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Concerto No. 4 in F minor
Winter (L’Inverno), featuring Malaya Yague on violin
Bal Masque, Op. 22, by Amy Beach
Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus, featuring guest conductor Darcy Lease Gubrud, the West Central Singers, and community singers
Christmas Singalong for Orchestra and Audience, by John Finnegan
March 2, 2025 “Masterworks”
Beethoven’s 1st Symphony
Telemann Viola Concerto in G Major featuring Joshua Pierskalla on viola.
April 26, 2025 Young Artists Concert
Repertoire TBD by our young artist winner(s)
Tchaikovsky’s 4 th Symphony
JOIN the Willmar String Connection
String players 18 years and older: Are you interested in playing with an ensemble but aren’t sure the symphony is the right fit for you? Have you taken a long break from your instrument, or are you just learning to play? We have a continuing opportunity for you! If you are interested in playing with the Willmar String Connection, please contact Darlene Schroeder at (320) 599-4700. Take that instrument out of the closet, dust it off, and come play with this informal, fun group!