Legends & Landscapes
October 22, 2011 | 7:00pm - Jack Howard Theatre

The Monroe Symphony Orchestra welcomes, Minjeong Kim, the Marjorie Stricklin Emerging Artists Competition winner, to open the 2011-2012 season in a program including Tchaikovskyʼs thrilling Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor and The Moldau by Smetana

• En Saga, Op. 7 by Sibelius
• Vlata (The Moldau) by Smetena
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 by Tchaikovsky

Sounds of the Season
December 10, 2011 - West Monroe Convention Center

The “Sounds of the Season” will fill the West Monroe Convention Center as the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and the Monroe Symphony Chorus join together to present an evening of treasured holiday classics.

• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach
• Christmastime is Here
• Holdiay Medley with the Chorus

Pines and a Premiere
March 24, 2012 - Jack Howard Theatre

Join the Monroe Symphony Orchestra as we present Festive Overture and the Pines of Rome paired with the world premiere of Roger Jonesʼ Live Oak. Glazunovʼs popular Violin Concerto in A minor will also be performed by virtuosic violinist Andrew Wang.

• Festive Overture by Shostakovich
• Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 by Glazunov
• Live Oak by Jones
• Pines of Rome by Respighi

Spring Pops Concert
April 28, 2012 - Kiroli Park

Trout Fishing in America, an eclectic folk/rock band, will join the Monroe Symphony Orchestra for an enjoyable evening of music in beautiful Kiroli Park. This duos infectious mix of folk/pop and family music enriched by the diverse influences of reggae, Latin, blues, jazz, and classical music will offer an exciting conclusion to the 2011- 2012 season.