Presto Family Series

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

October 28, 2012 - NOTE LOCATION: Blizzard Theater
Activities start at 2:00 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.

Randal Swiggum, conductor

Kids of all ages are invited to join ESO musicians for the annual Halloween concert! Come in costume and enjoy spooky arts and crafts, a "weird" instrument petting zoo, and other thrilling surpises. Don't miss the ESO musicians in costumefor their onstage costume contest! Who will win this year?
Note: This concert takes place at Blizzard Theatre (Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin, IL 60123 - Bulding H)

THE FROG PRINCE

February 24, 2013 - Hemmens Theatre
Activities start at 2:00 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.

Randal Swiggum, conductor
Elgin Symphony Woodwind Quintet
with the Lux Saxophone Quartet

The Frog Prince by Victoria Bond
Bagatelle # 1 & Bagatelle # 3 by Gyorgy Ligeti

A one-hour concert treat for the entire family. Activities before the concert put everyone in the mood for music and fun!

TRAVELING MUSIC

April 21, 2013 - Hemmens Theatre
Activities start at 2:00 p.m., concert at 3:30 p.m.

Randal Swiggum, conductor

How does music travel from one place in the world to another? How does it travel with us, in our memory? How can music take us to a faraway place, in our imaginations? And how does music actually sound like it's moving? This whirlwind concert includes Ride of the Valkyries, The Moldau, Debussy's Fêtes, and West Side Story, and some thrilling new music from the other side of the world.

Tickets are just $8 for kids and $16 for adults.

This program is available as part of the 2012-2013 PRESTO FAMILY SERIES

2012-2013 Printable ESO EDUCATION BROCHURE