The public is invited to Southwest Symphony Society’s holiday concert, “Christmas at Hogwarts” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Showcase Theater at Seward County Committee College. Admission is a free-will donation at the door and refreshments will be served.

“Our local musicians volunteer their time and talents,” said Conductor Josiah Smiddy, “and they have been working several months now on putting together a holiday concert that will get you in the mood for the season. This year we are mixing it up and adding in some Harry Potter music along with the Christmas music.” Smiddy has been serving as the conductor for the Southwest Symphony orchestra since August 2017.

“I think our conductor has done a great job of mixing classical and contemporary music to provide some outstanding concerts,” said Kay Burtzloff, Southwest Symphony Society president. “I think people are often surprised at the depth of talent we have in our community.”

The concert will feature the following selections:
· Dreams of Fireflies – Paul O’Neill
· Holy Night – Adolphe Adam
· Trepak – Peter Tchaikovsky
· The Magic of Harry Potter – arr. Michael Story
· The Little Drummer Boy – arr. Bob Cerulli
· Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson

Concert personnel include: Violins – Bethany Adams, Rebekah Strand, Blinda Massa; Violas – Alison Smiddy; Flute – Rika Ford; Clarinet – Shelly Rowson, Rachel Kieft; Saxophones – Liz Heath, Derek Kraft; Horn – Sherry Moentmann, Caitlin Rice, Drake Milton; Trumpet – Chris Ford, Liz Heath; Tuba – Julian Covarrubias; and Percussion – Evan Claypool.

The Southwest Symphony Society is a Liberal non-profit organization dedicated to promoting classical and contemporary music in the community utilizing the talents of local and professional musicians. For more information, call 620- 629-0203 or look for the Symphony’s Facebook page.