The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is inviting you to “take a trip to the movies of yesterday” with a great selection of memorable film music! From westerns to outer space, light-hearted songs, and everything in-between, this cinematic voyage will have you tapping your toes while chasing adventure. Featuring Music Director finalist Timothy Verville, selections include music by Oscar-nominated and winning composers Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, Elmer Bernstein, Danny Elfman, and others.
Celebrate with the SMSO on Saturday, August 14th at 6:30pm, at the Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph. Gates open at 5:30!
According to the Symphony office, this program contains familiar pieces that all ages will recognize: Popular cinematic themes like Singing in the Rain, The Magnificent Seven, Robin Hood, Pearl Harbor, The Mission “Gabriel’s Oboe”, and familiar main themes such as Star Trek and Batman.
About the conductor-candidate, SMSO has this to say:
“The award-winning Timothy Verville’s performances are hailed by reviewers as “a dazzling musical experience.” His innovative, imaginative, and musically engaging approaches in the concert hall position him as a uniquely multifaceted and multi-talented conductor of the modern orchestral world.”
In his fourth season as Music Director and Conductor of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Verville has energized audiences while increasing and diversifying concert offerings. His strong focus on audience engagement and outreach is recognized throughout the community and in the Symphony, The magazine of the League of American Orchestras.
Learn more about Music Director finalist Timothy Verville at https://www.timothyverville.com
Food and beverage will be available to purchase. The food vendors for this event will be Don Chepe, Louie’s Red Hots, and Wood Stock & Grill.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.smso.org, from the SMSO office at (269) 982- 4030, or by purchasing at the event. $30 Reserved, $20 Lawn, $10 children 12 and under.
