Through outreach concerts, SoNA gives students in NWA the chance to see a live performance of a professional symphony orchestra for free, during the school day, among an audience made up of their peers. These performances have a specific theme and repertoire that is separate from the regular mainstage concert series of the orchestra. 

Andante et Rondo, Op.25 (Franz Doppler)

Gabriela Ruiz, flute

Daniel Velasco, flute

Tomoko Kashiwagi, piano

Begin the festive season on a high note as the warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall.
The DSO is joined by vocalist Jennie Wengrovius, the Dubuque Chorale and members of the Heartland Ballet in an enchanting collection of holiday favorites!

Begin the festive season on a high note as the warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall.
The DSO is joined by vocalist Jennie Wengrovius, the Dubuque Chorale and members of the Heartland Ballet in an enchanting collection of holiday favorites!

Jump into the spirit of the holiday season with a special family concert comprised of a shorter program of kid-friendly holiday music and sing-along tunes. This concert, featuring vocalist Jennie Wengrovious, the Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choir and members of the Heartland Ballet, is approximately one hour in length and brings joy to all ages!

Children are invited to get a free socially distanced photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately following the family concert.

Featuring tenor Steve Lippia. Music by Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rogers/Robert Russell Bennett

The DSO has “gone country” with local bands to celebrate country’s greatest hits, from classic legends to contemporary.

FLUTE CONCERT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL FUNDS FOR CHINESE ORPHANS
Come join us for Flutes in Flight, an afternoon of lovely flute music and help us send more than 100 impoverished Chinese orphans to school.

STRAUSS, JOHANN JR. On the Beautiful, Blue Danube
HANDEL/HARTY “Hornpipe” from Water Music 
DAUGHERTY Tales of Hemingway for cello and orchestra Anthony Arnone, Cello
HEITZEG Aqua
SMETANA The Moldau
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome  

A musical celebration of rivers, oceans, and fountains!  Minnesota composer Steve Heitzig has devoted his professional career to composing works that inspire a connection to the nature, and his piece Aqua celebrates the sea, utilizing special percussion such as seashells.  Immerse yourself in the awesome sound and beauty of the full orchestra in Respighi’s Fountains of Rome! Guest cellist Anthony Arnone will perform a cello concerto by Cedar Rapids native Michael Daugherty.  This piece, whose recent recording garnered three Grammy awards, is inspired by the stories of Ernest Hemingway, and includes water-themed sections entitled “Big Two-Hearted River” and “The Old Man and the Sea”.  

STRAUSS, JOHANN JR. On the Beautiful, Blue Danube
HANDEL/HARTY “Hornpipe” from Water Music 
DAUGHERTY Tales of Hemingway for cello and orchestra Anthony Arnone, Cello
HEITZEG Aqua
SMETANA The Moldau
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome  

A musical celebration of rivers, oceans, and fountains!  Minnesota composer Steve Heitzig has devoted his professional career to composing works that inspire a connection to the nature, and his piece Aqua celebrates the sea, utilizing special percussion such as seashells.  Immerse yourself in the awesome sound and beauty of the full orchestra in Respighi’s Fountains of Rome! Guest cellist Anthony Arnone will perform a cello concerto by Cedar Rapids native Michael Daugherty.  This piece, whose recent recording garnered three Grammy awards, is inspired by the stories of Ernest Hemingway, and includes water-themed sections entitled “Big Two-Hearted River” and “The Old Man and the Sea”.  

Sensory Friendly Concerts were developed by the Musical Autist and welcome all neurodiverse people. Fidgets, manipulatives and a quiet room will be available. Low lighting and no amplification will be used. This concert will feature music & art by Rhapsody faculty & friends.

This event is FREE and open to all ages.

For more information on sensory friendly concerts, visit themusicalautist.org.

Gabriela Ruíz, voice & flute

Faculty and Friends of Rhapsody Arts Center will be joining in musical harmony to bring you the Sounds of the Season! We invite you, your friends, and your family to experience this evening of holiday music at Verona Senior Center.

This event is both FREE and open to the public!

All the elements of a Broadway spectacular come to the Company stage in a magical kingdom beneath the sea. The mermaid Ariel quests for life on land when she falls in love with the human Prince Eric. She must defy her father King Triton, escape the clutches of the evil sea witch Ursula, and engage in the ultimate battle of good and evil. Alan Menken’s delightful score with full orchestra, imaginative costumes, sparkling scenery and a special cast of characters all bring this undersea world to life. There is joy to be found ”under the sea” for the young and young at heart in this beloved Disney classic.

Time & Program TBD

Works to be performed: 

• "Dai-Shizen" by Nell Shaw Cohen
• "Traveller" by Emi Inaba

Program:

Bernstein - Candide Overture

Williams - Trumpet Concerto with Elmer Churampi, soloist 

Fine - Toccata Concertante

Gershwin - Porgy and Bess, Symphonic Picture

Program:

Bernstein - Candide Overture

Williams - Trumpet Concerto with Elmer Churampi, soloist 

Fine - Toccata Concertante

Gershwin - Porgy and Bess, Symphonic Picture

Performing "Croatian" Trio for Flute, Trumpet and Piano by James M. Stephenson

Performing the Fantasie by Philippe Gaubert with Deborah Emery, piano