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How Classical Music Made Elton John a Rock Legend  When you hear the opening bars of “Tiny Dancer” or the thundering piano of “Funeral for a Friend,” you’re hearing something that most pop fans might not immediately recognize: a classical musician at work. Long before the feather boas, the platform boots, and the sold-out

Every March, music educators, students, families, and arts organizations across the country come together to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), a time to champion the value of music education and its profound impact on young learners. Here at the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO), we couldn’t be prouder to join this celebration and

Continuing the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the LCSO’s third subscription concert at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center in Michigan City on March 8, 2026 will reflect on the themes of America’s struggles and triumphs as a young nation. The New World opens with Charles Ives’ Variations on America, followed

The LCSO staff is excited to welcome 2026 with musical ambitions and new resolutions! Read about what each staff member is looking forward to in 2026. Emily Yiannias Executive Director, Emily Lyday Yiannias, states “My New Year’s ambition is to see more live performances – I was inspired by my trip

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, there’s one melody that unites us all in reflection and hope: Auld Lang Syne. This beloved tune, hummed and sung in concert halls, living rooms, and town squares across the world, carries with it a profound message about remembering our shared past

When the La Porte Civic Auditorium is adorned with twinkling lights and holiday décor each December, it can only mean one thing: Holiday at the Pops has arrived. For three decades, this beloved concert has signaled the official start of the holiday season in La Porte County, bringing together the