Saturday, August 11, 2018

Dynamic Drama through Music


The Orchestra of Southern Utah explores the drama of live music this season and we're excited to share our performances with you.  Here are some previews and related pieces that show the dramatic quality of symphony orchestra music.



Season Highlights:

October 11: Stormy Highlights
Sorcerer's Apprentice with Mickey Mouse

November 8: Timeless Drama
Bernstein Centennial, OSU celebrates in our Nov. 8 concert with selections from West Side Story.
Some of the Bernstein's Young People's Concerts are available on youtube:
What Makes Music Symphonic?
What Does Music Mean?
What is Melody?

Some of our favorite pieces composed by Leonard Bernstein, born in 1918:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Overture to Candide

Dec. 9 and 10: Handel's Messiah
Hallelujah

Feb. 9: Fairy Tale Adventures - Children's Jubilee
afternoon of music, science and art for the whole family
Sleeping Beauty Waltz with Dancers
Peter Pan composed by Newton Howard

Feb. 21: Memorable Music Tales
Swan Lake Suite

April 11: Capture the Moment
Mahler #5

Taking a daily occurrence and creating musical magic: 
10 wonderful musical sunrises

Join us for exciting and dramatic music this season.  Tickets available at Cedar Music Stores and Studios as well as the Heritage Center or call OSU Manager Rebekah Hughes at (435) 592-6051 

"Drama is life with the dull bits cut out" Alfred Hitchcock