2010 - 2011 Season

The Shirley Lubeznik Children's Concert

October 13, 2010, 9:30 am, 11:10 am and 12:45 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

James Stephenson, Composer

Ever thought about being a composer?

Through a concert designed by composer James Stephenson, children will learn about the process of musical composition through interactions with a living composer.  Stephenson’s “Compose Yourself” is the framework for demonstrating the fundamentals of creating music using melody, harmony and rhythm and orchestration.  Students will participate in the composing of a unique work which the orchestra will perform at the end of the concert.  Many of the challenges facing composers of all ages will be explored.

Concert Sponsor

Additional Funding

• V. Michael Drayton
• Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up
• Dr. Hester Muller
• La Porte Savings Bank
• General Insurance Services
• Dr. Linda & David Sirugo

Pops Classique

November 13, 2010, 7:30 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium
Table or balcony seating available, Gala Dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Other 3 Tenors
La Porte High School Orchestra

A full evening of symphonic fun and dinner with all of your friends is a great way to kick off the season.  As a prelude to this concert, there will be a gala dinner that features the guests for the evening, “The Other 3 Tenors,” Warren Moulton, Franco Martorana and Simon Kyung Lee. These gentlemen sing everything from opera, light opera and broadway to popular songs in a very entertaining way. Expect to hear selections from Romberg, Puccini, Verdi and Andrew Lloyd Webber.  The concert will be full of dynamic antics with the three tenors as well as overtures, incidental music and special selections incorporating an expanded symphony as the La Porte High School Orchestra joins the LCSO in a side-by-side performance.

Program

BERLIOZ	Hungarian March (The Damnation of Faust)
LEONCAVALLO	Mattinata
PUCCINI	E lucevan le stele (Tosca)
LARA	Granada
ROMBERG	The Desert Song Waltz (Desert Song)
MASSENET	Meditation (Thais)
D’HARDELOT	Because
DENZA	Funiculì, funiculà
BIZET	Carmen Suite
Intermission
BIXIO	Mamma
WEBBER	Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera)
CARDILLO	Core ‘ngrato
PUCCINI	Nessun dorma (Turandot)
DE CURTIS	Torna a Surriento
SAINT-SAENS	Bacchanale (Samson et Dalila)
ROMBERG	Drink! Drink! Drink (The Student Prince)
DE CURTIS	Non ti scordar di me

December 4, 2010, 3 p.m.

Indiana Ballet Theatre Northwest
La Porte Civic Auditorium

Based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman, this performance of the Nutcracker Ballet is a fairy tale-ballet in two acts starring the Indiana Ballet Theatre NW Inc and featuring the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. It's the perfect way to enjoy a high quality and enchanting classical ballet. It's the holiday story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.

• Get your tickets early for this afternoon presentation.
• Doors Open at 2:00 p.m. for tickets purchased the day of the concert.
• It is all general seating for rows of chairs on the main floor or the balcony:
• $18 - Adults  $15 - Senior Rate (over 65)  $12 - Children/Students (under 18)
• Group rates are available by calling 219 362-9020

The La Porte Hospital Classic Concert

Sunday, March 6, 2011, 3:00 pm
Elston Performing Arts Center

Thomas Pandolfi, Piano

American pianist Thomas Pandolfi, an emerging prodigious virtuoso will join the LCSO to play the James Bond Concerto by Simon Procter and the Warsaw Concerto by Richard Addinsell at this incredible event.  The orchestra will perform Symphony No. 2, “The Romantic” by American icon, Howard Hanson to round out the program.

The Washington Post has described him as “an artist who is master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line. Pandolfi possesses first-rate technical skills, an unerring command of phrasing, a quicksilver touch and cunning legerdemain when it comes to pedaling...etched with calm and crystal clarity...outstanding.”

Held in Michigan City as a Sunday afternoon matinee, there will be intrigue, romance and the most incredible tickling of the keys that has come to this area in years!

Program

PROCTOR		James Bond Concerto
SAINT-SAENS		Phaeton
ADDINSEL		Warsaw Concerto
HANSON		Symphony No. 2 (Romantic)

The Robert J. Hiler Pops Concert

April 16, 2011 - 7:30 pm
La Porte Civic Auditorium

Notre Dame Glee Club
South Shore Dance Allaince
LCSO Children's Chorus

Celebrate Spring and all the youthful vigor associated with it as the Notre Dame Glee club delights you with selections from broadway, Gilbert and Sullivan and the world of Glee.  “There is Nothing Like a Dame” who enjoys teasing “Officer Kumpke”  in a West Side Story full of “Pirates…of Penzance” while waiting for their ship, the HMS Pinafore to dock.  Be mesmerized by South Shore Dance Alliance as they bring selections from “West Side Story” to life in their own unique, stylized dance.  The Children’s Chorus will dazzle you with their charm and enthusiasm keeping us all YOUNG@HEART and endeared to great music.  Each of these three talented organizations will demonstrate the mission of the orchestra – fostering talent while instilling the love of music to people of all ages.

The Magic Baton Auction held before and during the Pops Concert is always exciting!

Nominations cost $25, then voting is by donation.  The person with the most votes/donations wins the opportunity to conduct the La Porte County Symphony orchestra at the April Pops Concert!

RULES:  Anyone can vote for these candidates by pledging a donation to the orchestra. Send your pledge amount & vote to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• A vote can cost as little as one dollar.  However, stuffing the ballot box by buying more votes is encouraged.
• At the concert, each nominee will have a donation box prominently displayed for additional voting/donations.
• At the April Pops Concert after intermission, the total donations in each person's name will be calculated to determine the winner. This winner will conduct John Phillip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever." during the second half of the program.
• La Porte County Symphony's Magic Baton Auction provides funds that go toward symphony projects that foster musical growth in the young people.

Hoosier Star 2010 was great successful.

Join us September 17, 2011 - 7:00 pm at the La Porte Civic Auditorium for our next installment.

Directions

Enjoy the memories of 2010 and be on the lookout for information about the 2011 contest - coming soon.

Hoosier STAR 2010 Winners!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

YOUTH DIVISION

1st -  Mitchel Pynakker

2nd -   Michael Ohm

3rd -  Selena Van Baber

Finalists - Amanda Haack, Brian Kay, Grace Tarnow

ADULT DIVISION

1st - Nanda Danitschek

2nd - Ted (TJ) Johnson

3rd -Kellie Ruhmba

Finalists - Rick Barnes, John Holkan, Stephanie Truax

Hoosier STAR 2010 FINALISTS

YOUTH DIVISION

Jeff Haack Tile & Wood Installation - 3 STAR Centier Bank - 2 STAR	Jiffy Lube/Jack L. Jones - 1 STAR
Jan & V. Michael Drayton, Atty. - 3 STAR Silver Beach Pizza - 1 STAR	First Church of God - 3 STAR Dr. Matthew Kirkham, Back to Wellness Center - 2 STAR La Porte Pediatrics, Dr. Samad - 1 STAR
General Insurance Services & Friends of HoosierSTAR - 3 STAR	Stonehedge Estates - 3 STAR Inn at Aberdeen - 1 STAR Lake Cable, LLC - 1 STAR

ADULT DIVISION

Hester J.W. Muller, MD, La Porte Radiology Inc. - 3 STAR Pam Barber Steele/MTM Realty Group - 1 STAR Casey's Lane, Inc. - 1 STAR	Exit 1 Realty/Linda Knoll - 3 STAR Dr. Shawn Long, DDS Orthodontic Specialist - 3 STAR Fas-Pak, Inc./Greg & Gina Ake - 1 STAR Casmir & Deena Pulaski/Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory - 1 STAR Town & Country Florist - 1 STAR
Brandt's Old Fashion Feed Pet & Wildlife Emporium - 2 STAR Konrady Plastics/Bernie Konrady - 2 STAR	Savvy 1 Marketing - 3 STAR Glenn & Kathy Lubeznik/McDonalds Restaurants of La Porte County - 1 STAR
General Insurance Services & Friends of HoosierSTAR - 3 STAR	Steph's Fan Club (Grandma Truax, Pop-Pop, Gene Brandt, The Roberts Family, Redina Funeral Home, www.chicagolandbyowner.com) - 3 STAR Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Chorus - 2 STAR

View last year's winners!

Event Sponsors:

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Valparaiso High School Gymnasium, 2727 North Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385, Concert FREE

In cooperations with IVY Tech of Valparaiso, sponsored by the City of Valparaiso, Mayor Jon Costas

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra enjoys bringing great music to the great outdoors. This orchestra has performed a variety of classical and pop music at various parks, country clubs and school locations throughout Northwest Indiana. Hoosier Star soloists are often featured performers at these events. Community groups, businesses and individuals may contact our office to book an event for a business function, private party or perhaps sponsor a concert for a city near you.

LCSO has performed to thousands of people under the starry skies. For music to accompany fireworks the Maestro will select a perfect mix of melodies that appeals to all ages.