The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a new season of Symphony 101, a series of informal talks designed to enhance the concert experience for those attending a symphonic performance.

The talks will take place from 7 to 8 pm in the Clark State Performing Arts Center, inside the Turner Studio Theater entrance on the Limestone St. side of the building. They are open to the general public and free of charge.

Monday, October 18: “The Use of Percussion, from Symphony to Jazz to Pop”
SSO Percussionist Mark Smarelli

Monday, November 15: “The Importance and Function of the Orchestra in Operatic Literature”
Dr. Jessica McCormack, Asst. Prof. of Music, Wittenberg University

Monday, February 21: “Breaking the Code: How to Listen to Classical Music”
Dr. Edward Phillips, Interim Prof. of Trumpet, Central Michigan University

Thursday, March 17: Attend an open rehearsal of the Springfield Symphony!
By special invitation of Maestro Wilson, Symphony 101 attendees are invited to attend the first half of this evening’s rehearsal, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. Don’t miss this special opportunity for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a symphony orchestra at work!

Symphony 101 is made possible by the SSO Board of Trustees Education Committee.

Come get the inside story!

For more information, call 325-8100.