Myths and Legends

Thank you so much for joining us for our annual Halloween concert: Myths and Legends. We had a great time performing for you and our friends! Together, we donated almost $1,000 to the St. Sylvester Parish’s Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who chipped in $10 or so at the door.

Concert Program:

Jacques Offenbach: Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld Overture

Bernard Herrmann: Suite from Psycho

Jean Sibelius: En Saga

Klaus Badelt: Pirates of the Caribbean, Arranged by Ted Ricketts

Here’s a link to the concert program where you can read the program notes, bios, and musician list.

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Thank you!

Our December 2022 concert, entitled “A Winter’s Tale” was a success! Big thanks to our friends and family members who return to our concerts time after time. We appreciate it!

Here is a link to a video of the finale of our concert — the Leroy Anderson classic Sleigh Ride!

Check back here soon for more information on our 2023 concerts. If you are a fan of the orchestra or are interested in playing with us, please click on the signup button to join our list!

A Winter’s Tale – Sunday December 18, 2022, 3 p.m.

Please join us for our annual holiday concert:

A Winter’s Tale

Anderson: A Christmas Festival

Delibes: Prelude, Mazurka and Waltz from Coppelia

Coleridge-Taylor: Noveletten No. 2

Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden Suite

Download our program book here!

Location: The Ackerman Center at St. Ben’s Church, 2219 W. Irving Park Road. Please note that the Ackerman Center is not handicapped accessible. To access the concert, you will need to walk up 12 stairs. Bathrooms are located on the lower level. Street parking

Following the concert, please join us for a reception at the back of the hall.

Admission is free, and seating is general admission. A donation is requested at the door, cash only, please.

Want to get a preview of the music? Check out the playlist for this concert!