Dear Friends of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Now into its second half-century, the Southwest Symphony Orchestra is stronger and more vibrant than ever. A crescendo of anticipation surrounds our 2015-2016 season "The American Experience…"

We are pleased to announce the return of Polish-American pianist, Tomasz Robak, performing Piano Concerto No. 4

on September 27 in an all-Beethoven concert - Beethoven 3rd, 4th, 5th! On November 15th, SSO Showcase! features the entire orchestra as "soloist" in Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, complemented by seldom performed treasures. Sounds of the Season emanate from St. Stephen and St. Damian on December 6 & 11 respectively – a "must include" on your shopping list during the busy holidays. A long time in planning, The American Experience, inspired by the PBS series of the same name, takes the stage on April 3. Christopher Martin, Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is featured in JFK, Lincoln, and Wage Peace - A Reflection on 9/11 for Trumpet, Narrator and Orchestra. This composition of mine will be a world-premiere, integrating the internationally recognized poem "Wage Peace" by Judyth Hill. Ms. Hill will narrate and provide colorful commentary of the other works in the concert. Diane Penning & Paul Langford take us down memory lane in A Night Out at the Movies – Hollywood’s Greatest Melodies on May 7 - a fabulous season finale! Subscribe this coming season as the Southwest Symphony Orchestra eclipses itself in The American Experience…

Best wishes, David Crane, Music Director

Adopt a piece in The American Experience.

This and other programs come with expenses which ticket sales alone cannot cover. Please consider sponsoring a work in The American Experience concert for $300 and you can make an impact that will resound this season. Your name will be included on our website and concert program page with the piece you’ve adopted, unless requested otherwise. More than one piece can be sponsored.Yes, I would like to adopt a piece in "The American Experience."

Enclosed is a check for $300 per piece indicated above, made payable to: Southwest Symphony Orchestra,

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Beethoven 3rd, 4th, 5th!September 27

SSO Showcase!November 15

Sounds of the SeasonDecember 6 and 11

The American ExperienceApril 3

A Night Out at the Movies – Hollywood’s Greatest Melodies

May 7

Beethoven 3rd, 4th, 5th!September 27

SSO Showcase!November 15

Sounds of the SeasonDecember 6 and 11

The American ExperienceApril 3

A Night Out at the Movies – Hollywood’s Greatest Melodies

May 7

David L. Crane, Music DirectorDavid L. Crane, Music Director

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES Please circle price and concert numbers ordered # of Tx. Total $ A (1,2,3,5,6) B (1,2,4,5,6) C (1,2,5,6) D(pick any 3)ARTIST’S CIRCLE Circle 3 concerts Adult 112.50 112.50 93.60 70.20 x_____=$______ 1 2 5 6Senior 90.00 90.00 75.60 56.70 x_____=$______(65+) 1 2 5 6Student 22.50 22.50 18.00 13.50 x_____=$______ 1 2 5 6 Children under 12 free x_____=$ free

OPEN SEATING Circle 3 concerts Adult 94.50 94.50 75.60 56.70 x_____=$______ 1 2 5 6 Senior 72.00 72.00 57.60 43.20 x_____=$______(65+) 1 2 5 6 Student 22.50 22.50 18.00 13.50 x_____=$______ 1 2 5 6 Children under 12 free x_____=$ free

SINGLE CONCERT TICKETSPlease circle price and concert numbers ordered # of Tx. Total $ 1 2 3 4 5 6ARTIST’S CIRCLEAdult 26.00 26.00 N/A N/A 26.00 26.00 x_____=$______Senior (65+) 21.00 21.00 N/A N/A 21.00 21.00 x_____=$______Student 5.00 5.00 N/A N/A 5.00 5.00 x_____=$______ Children under 12 free x_____=$ freeOPEN SEATINGAdult 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 x_____=$______Senior (65+) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 x_____=$______Student 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 x_____=$______ Children under 12 free x_____=$ free

1. Sept. 27, 2015 4:00 p.m. Beethoven 3rd, 4th, 5th!2. Nov. 15, 2015 4:00 p.m. SSO Showcase!3. Dec. 6, 2015 4:00 p.m. Sounds of the Season at St. Stephen4. Dec. 11, 2015 7:30 p.m. Sounds of the Season at St. Damian5. April 3, 2016 4:00 p.m. The American Experience6. May 7, 2016 7:30 p.m. A Night Out at the Movies – Hollywood’s Greatest Melodies

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Return check and order form to: Southwest Symphony Orchestra 6601 W College Dr., Box 270, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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1. Sunday, September 27, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. Beethoven 3rd, 4th, 5th!

Leonore Overture No. 3 Piano Concerto No. 4 Tomasz Robak, piano

Symphony No. 5

2. Sunday, November 15, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. SSO Showcase!Dawn on the Moscow River MussorgskyAncient Airs & Dances Suite No. 2 RespighiGymnopedies Nos. 1 & 3 SatieSymphony No. 1 “Titan” Mahler

3. Sunday, December 6, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. St. Stephen Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley ParkSounds of the Season featuring the St. Stephen music ministry and the Voices of the Valley.

4. Friday, December 11, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak ForestSounds of the Season featuring the St. Damian music ministry and the Voices of the Valley.

All concerts at Trinity Christian College Ozinga Chapel Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463

5. Sunday, April 3, 2016 – 4:00 p.m.The American Experience

Judyth Hill, commentator/narrator

Fanfare for the Common Man Copland

"JFK" Main Theme WilliamsSuite from "Lincoln" WilliamsChristopher Martin, trumpet(Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

New England Triptych SchumanWage Peace – A Reflection on 9/11 for Trumpet, Narrator & Orchestra Crane Christopher Martin, trumpetPoetry by Judyth Hill

Rocky Mountain Suite Peters Complemented by a spectacular slide show

Mississippi Suite Grofé 6. Saturday, May 7, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.A Night Out at the Movies – Hollywood’s Greatest MelodiesFeaturing vocalists Diane Penning & Paul Langford

2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 S E A S O N

Join us for The American Experience

Tomasz Robak

Christopher Martin

Judyth Hill

Diane Penning & Paul Langford

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– Educational Concert – Cool Movies – Really Cool Movie Music!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 9:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.Sponsored by Aileen S. Andrew Foundation

Please see the website for ticket information.