South Kansas Symphony to Open Season October 23
Winfield, Kan., Oct. 17, 2022 — The South Kansas Symphony will open its
2022-23 season with “Symphosaurus” on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m., in Richardson
Performing Arts Center at Southwestern College.
This is the orchestra's annual Halloween Pops concert, generously
sponsored by Phil and Mary Jarvis.
Dinosaur-themed music will include selections from “Carnival of the
Animals,” “Rite of Spring,” and “Jurassic Park.” The concert will also feature
the Arkansas City High School Jazz Band under the direction of Chris VanGilder
and Hans Judd.
Costumes are encouraged for this concert and treats and door prizes will
be given out. Immediately following the performance, the Southwestern College's
Ed Builders will be organizing a Trunk-or-Treat event in Keyhole Drive, at the
bottom of the 77 Steps, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
All children, as well as Southwestern College students, faculty, and
staff, can attend the concert for free. Adult tickets are $10. Season tickets
will also be on sale at this first concert ($35 for adults and $10 for
children.). Season ticket holders receive a discount on tickets and reserved
seating for most South Kansas Symphony and Pre-College String Ensemble performances.
Members of the symphony include Southwestern College students and alumni,
community members, and high school students. They represent Winfield and
Arkansas City, as well as surrounding communities like Belle Plaine, Derby,
Dexter, Mulvane, South Haven, Udall, Wellington, and Wichita.
