The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) will be presenting their 33rd annual Drayton Family Children’s Educational Concerts on Wednesday, October 13, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium.
Dr. Carolyn Watson will conduct her first concerts as Music Director of the LCSO during these concerts. There will be three performances: 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
The music program will include:
- In the Hall of the Mountain King from “Peer Gynt" by Edvard Grieg
- Swan Lake Suite by Peter Tchaikovsky
- How the Birds Came into the World by David Crowe, narrated by John Leinweber
- Hansel and Gretel Overture by Engelbert Humperdinck
- “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by John Williams
- William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini
Our generous sponsors include: Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation, Kankakee Valley REMC, TCU Foundation, Psi Iota Xi La Porte Chapter, David & Dr. Linda Sirugo, Kappa Kappa Kappa of Westville and Walmart #2276.
An Educator Guide for these concerts is available for download at www.lcso.net.
For more information about the Drayton Family Children's Educational Concerts and the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra visit www.lcso.net.
La Porte's Civic Auditorium was filled to capacity with students from local schools for the 2019 Drayton Family Children's Educational Concerts.
About LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is also supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, What's New La Porte, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Art on the Air WVLP 103.1 Radio. Visit us at: www.lcso.net.