Leighton Concert Hall

The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras presents its annual gala concert. The concert features Symphony Orchestra performing Howard Shore's original film score to <em>The Lord of the Rings Symphony: The Two Towers and The Return of the King</em>, in collaboration with Penn High School Choirs, Notre Dame Children's Choir, and guest artist soprano, Kaitlyn Lusk. SBYSO is the only youth orchestra in the world to perform this epic soundtrack. Guest soloist Solomia Soroka joins the Symphony Orchestra in performing the classic violin showpiece <em>Zigeunerweisen</em>. The Concert Orchestra will perform music from <em>The Hobbit</em> and other journey-inspired works. Our gala concert is our major fundraiser of each season. Don't miss it!<br><br>Program:<br><br>Concert Orchestra<br>Zac Coudret, Conductor<br><br>Shore / Arr. Wagner: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Mvt: I & IV<br>Robert Sheldon: Appalachian Morning<br>Carl Stommen: Cumberland Cross<br>Soon Hee Newbold: Warrior Legacy<br><br>-intermission-<br><br>Symphony Orchestra<br>Dr. Robert Boardman, Music Director and Conductor<br><br>Penn High School School Choirs, Andrew Nemeth, Chorusmaster<br>Notre Dame Children's Choir, Mark Doerries, Chorusmaster<br><a href="https://solomiasoroka.com/" target="_blank"><u>Solomia Soroka, Violin</u></a><br><a href="https://www.kaitlynlusk.com/" target="_blank"><u>Kaitlyn Lusk, Soprano</u></a><br><br>Pablo de Sarasate: <em>Ziguernerweisen</em><br>Myroslav Skoryk: <em>Melody</em><br><a href="https://howardshore.com/" target="_blank"><u>Howard Shore</u></a>: The Lord of the Rings Symphony:<br>                The Two Towers & The Return of the King<br><br><a href="https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17938/south-bend-youth-symphony-orchestras-gala-concert/">https://performingarts.nd.edu/event/17938/south-bend-youth-symphony-orchestras-gala-concert/</a>