Southwest Symphony Society presents spring concert on May 3

The public is invited to Southwest Symphony Society’s spring concert, “May the Force Boldly Go with You” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Showcase Theater at Seward County Community 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 spring concert that features both classical music and Star Wars selections.” 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:
· Appalachian Morning – Robert Sheldon
· Princess Leia’s Theme – John Williams
· Australian Suite – Elliot Del Borgo
· The Inner Light – Jay Chattaway
· Rhosymedre – Ralph Vaughan Williams
· The Imperial March – John Williams
· Star Wars Main Theme – John Williams
· Nocturne – Felix Mendelssohn

Concert personnel include: Violins – Bethany Adams, Rebekah Strand, Blinda Massa, Karynna Mora; Violas – Alison Smiddy, Nancy Allen; Flute – Rika Ford; Clarinet – Shelly Rowson, Rachel Kieft; Saxophone – Lexi Crawford; Horn – Sherry Moentmann; Trumpet – Chris Ford. On leave for this concert are Derrick Kraft, Drake Milton, Liz Heath and Julian Covarrubias.

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 visit the Southwest Symphony Society’s Facebook page.