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World-Class Cellist Khari Joyner Brings Virtuosity And Discovery To The Lerner Theatre
Rising American cellist, Khari R. Joyner, joins the Elkhart County Symphony Nov. 15 at The Lerner Theatre for Duel Vi2lity.
Be a Part of the Elkhart County Symphony!
As Executive Director and Principal Percussionist of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, and as a music educator with 36 years of experience …
Season 79 Begins with ¡Ritmo Botánico!
On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra launches its 79th season—Stories in Sound: Prelude to 80—with ¡Ritmo Botánico! at Elkhart’s nationally acclaimed Wellfield Botanic Gardens.
Featuring guest soloist Heidi Eash, the Symphony’s principal oboist and a longtime ECSO musician, the afternoon presents a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month through the vibrant musical traditions of Spain and Latin America.
A Tradition Returns!
After more than a decade, one of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra’s most cherished educational traditions is making its long-awaited return. The ECSO has announced the revival of its Youth Concerto Competition!
The Power of “And”: Keeping Great Music Affordable While Investing in Our Musicians
The Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra has always believed that great music belongs to everyone. We’re committed to ensuring that live orchestral music remains an experience that families, students, seniors, and music lovers can continue to enjoy together!
Season 79 is Almost Here!
The countdown is on for one of the most exciting seasons in Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra history! Season 79— “Stories in Sound: Prelude to 80″—celebrates music’s remarkable ability to tell stories, preserve history, inspire imagination, and bring communities together!
Meet Our New Executive Director!
As ECSO prepares for Season 79—”Stories & Sound: Prelude to 80″—incoming Executive Director Glenn Northern hopes to leverage his experience to strengthen the orchestra’s community connections, cultivate future audiences, and help talented young musicians discover pathways to lifelong engagement with music.
Thank you for a magical 78th season!
Our 2025-26 season—which concluded on May 17 with our season finale, Exhale & Celebrate, at The Lerner Theatre—was one of historic growth and almost unimaginable programming success. We look forward to raising the bar for our 79th Season!
Glenn Northern Named Executive Director of the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra
The Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the appointment of longtime Penn High School Band Director Glenn Northern—a highly regarded educator with decades of experience in music education, performance, and community leadership—to its new Executive Director position.
Music for Breathing, Music for Joy
The Elkhart County Symphony’s exuberant Season 78 finale, “Exhale & Celebrate,” May 17, includes inventive works by guest violinist Caitlin Edwards and her band, along with performances of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol and Katahj Copley’s Equinox.
The Symphony performing at The Lerner Theatre in 2022