It's time again for the annual 'Symphony Under the Stars'
If you have ever gone to Symphony Under the Stars, you probably already have the date circled on your calendar.
The Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra (FVSO), under the direction of Kevin Sutterlin, will present its annual Symphony Under the Stars concert on Friday, July 24, at the Neuroscience Group Field, the home of the Timber Rattlers. The event, sponsored by Miron, Network Health, Community First Credit Union, Amcor, Wisconsin Public Radio, and others, is expected to draw an audience of about 5,000 concertgoers.
Symphony Under the Stars is a free event. Although food is available for purchase, tailgating is encouraged. The stadium parking lot opens at 5 p.m. The stadium doors open at 6, with the concert starting at 7:30. There is general seating, and a limited number of reserved seats are available for purchase on the FVSO website.
The program will feature light classical music, including a few John Philip Sousa marches. In addition, concertgoers will be treated to performances by Russ and the Renegades, the FVSO’s own rock band, the MacDowell Male Chorus, and the Fox Valleyaires, a men’s barbershop chorus. Expect the unexpected with a mix of Wham, Kenny Loggins, and Aerosmith.
The evening extravaganza will end with a fireworks display.
There will also be an open rehearsal from 3- 5 p.m., for a more sensory-friendly experience.
“For those with special needs who have a hard time with large crowds and don’t want the noise of fireworks, we love having them join us earlier so they can enjoy their own private free concert while being able to move around freely,” said FVSO Jamie LaFreniere.
Those interested are asked to contact FVSO at info@foxvalleysymphony.com to make special accommodations for the daytime rehearsal.
Conductor Kevin Sutterlin was first welcomed as director of the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra in 2019 and has earned many accolades along the way. Sutterlin continues to travel nationally and internationally as a guest conductor and teacher and is a strong advocate for innovative music.
