The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) has made the decision to live stream their season opening concert on Saturday, November 7, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street. The program entitled, “The Great American Songbook” and led by Guest Conductor, Dr. Christopher Fashun, will begin at 7:00 PM and continue without intermission until 8:15 PM.
“This was a very difficult decision to make,” said LCSO Executive Director, Tim King. “In light of the current pandemic situation in La Porte County, and for the safety of our patrons, our season opening concert will pivot to a no cost/live stream only format - a gift to the entire community. I would like to thank our sponsors Beacon Health System, Dr. Charles & Mrs. Rita Hagenow, The Robert J. Hiler Family Foundation and Daniel & Tricia Luck, for their understanding and support of this decision.”
Dr. Fashun is the 5th candidate to be considered for the LCSO’s Music Director position. He is the Director of Orchestras at Holland, Michigan's Hope College where he is an active guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator percussionist. Dr. Fashun was a 2018 recipient of a U.S. Postdoctoral Fulbright Award. The program will also feature Mezzo-Soprano, Debra Bordo and works by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
The live streamed concert can be viewed at:
As part of the audition process, a conductor evaluation form will be available online to critique Dr. Fashun’s performance. The conductor evaluation form can be returned to: executive@lcso.net or via US Mail to: LCSO, PO Box 563, La Porte, IN 46352.
The Nov. 7 concert will be restricted to LCSO Board Members and Sponsors only and will not exceed 50 persons in addition to the LCSO musicians.
The live streamed, season opening program begins with a 6:30 PM presentation followed by the 7:00 PM CST concert.
LCSO patrons are asked to sit back and enjoy a nice Saturday evening in the privacy of their homes listening to the LCSO!
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 supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, La Porte County Herald-Dispatch, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Holiday Express Inn and Suites. Visit us at www.lcso.net.