"Symphony Sundays - Classical Music for All Ages" is a concert series that makes classical music accessible to everyone including single adults, couples, seniors, music students, families, and children. Symphony Sundays are informal events that welcome newcomers and established symphony enthusiasts alike. The historic Pabst Theater offers relaxed, yet elegant surroundings for these afternoons at the symphony.

Concertgoers will be inspired by the musical masterpieces of renowned composers presented by the professional musicians of Festival City Symphony. Conductor Monte Perkins will offer descriptive program information from the podium.

Concert ticket prices are kept low because of the generosity of our sponsors!

Children's Program Notes - Children who arrive 15 minutes early are invited to participate in Children’s Program Notes, a pre-concert group activity and orientation, presented by Music Educator Jayne Perkins, which introduces the music they are about to hear to increase their understanding and enjoyment.
Children's Program Notes begins at 2:45 p.m. "Symphony Sundays" are held Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee.

MARCH 25, 2012 | GIVE ME THAT COUNTRY LIFE

Internationally renowned soprano Patrice Michaels performs Marie-Joseph Canteloube's "Songs of the Auvergne." Canteloube's romantic arrangements of folk songs from rural France include the selections "Shepherd's Song," "The Shepherd Lass" and "Where Will We Find Our Flock." Rossini's majestic "Overture to Semiramide" begins the program and Antonin Dvorak's "Symphony No. 8," written at his family's estate 'The Sheepfold' rounds out the program.

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APRIL 29, 2012 | A MUSICAL GRAND TOUR

FCS concludes its Symphony Sundays season with a world musical grand tour, including Felix Mendelssohn's brooding "Hebrides Overture." FCS Principal Oboist Bonnie Cohen performs Benedetto Marcello's "Oboe Concerto in C Minor." Frederick Delius's expressionistic music takes us on "A Walk Through Paradise Garden." Symphony Sundays season ends with a beloved piece of American music, Howard Hanson's "Romantic Symphony."

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Programming subject to change.

This series of three FREE classical "pops" concerts, each one hour in length, is geared to children and their families. Each concert has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, and/or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. Dress is casual. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets are welcome for the youngest audience members, especially for a spot on the floor directly in front of the orchestra. Conventional seating is also available.

The programs are frequently collaborative efforts with guest artists appealing to youngsters (dancers, costumed actors, children's performing groups, etc.) Sometimes audience members even get to conduct!

Pajama Jamborees are held selected Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at Vogel Hall or the Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State Street entrance.

MAY 23, 2012 | SPRING SING

Education Director Jayne Perkins hosts FCS's special guest, soprano Kathy Pyeatt, named 'Vocalist of the Year' by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's annual Top 10 list for the Performing Arts. The orchestra will accompany Ms. Pyeatt performing popular arias and show tunes.

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Programming subject to change.