The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce their upcoming 50th concert season! Featuring beloved classical favorites, collaborations with renowned soloists and local music ensembles, and KSO premieres, the season is sure to delight longtime KSO fans and newcomers alike.
Concerts will include:
🎵 October 10, 2026: Fall Concert
Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff featuring guest soloist Adam Neiman
Symphony No. 3 “Organ Symphony” by Camille Saint-Saëns
🎵 October 30, 2026: Free Halloween Concerts
🎵 December 11 and 13, 2026: “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Pops Concerts
🎵 February 27, 2027: Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concert
Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Concerto featuring the winner of the Young Artists Concerto Competition
🎵 March 20, 2027: “The KSO Goes to Broadway” Spring Pops Concert
🎵 April 25, 2027: 50th Season Finale Concert
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff and Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, featuring the NIU Concert Choir directed by Eric Johnson
🎵 Additional season highlights include the annual Young Artists Concerto Competition, Children’s Concert, and more events to be announced soon!
Season tickets for the KSO’s 50th concert season will go on sale in the summer of 2026. Subscribe to our e-newsletter and check the website for updates.