Idealism
Sunday, February 1, 2:30 pm
Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria
We open our season united with music by American composers John Corigliano, David Amram, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson as well as Eduard Grieg's jaunty “Holberg Suite”
 
 
Aspiration
Saturday, March 14    7:30 pm
with the Red River Chorale and Northwestern Choral Artists
 
Our common purpose to make each generation better than the last leads us to music of American composers - and Leonard Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden Grow”  The winners of our biennial student Concerto Competition will also be showcased.
 
Courage
Saturday, April 25    7:30 pm
Alexandria Riverfront Amphitheater
 
Our pops on the river is strictly Red, White, and Blue with patriotic music and fireworks on the Red River. As always, this concert FREE to all with special table seating available by calling 318 442 9709.
 
 
Exploration
Saturday, September 12   7:30 pm
 
America’s ardor for pushing boundaries led to the settling of America's west and exploring the cosmos. The Symphony celebrates this spirit of discovery with Aaron Copland's “Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo” and Gustav Holst's epic, “The Planets.”
 
Influence
Spencer Myer - Piano Soloist
Saturday, October 17   7:30 pm
 
Whether it be culture or politics, America found it's voice in the late 19th through the 20th Century. We perform music from John Adam's opera, “Nixon in China”, Gershwin's jazzy classic “Rhapsody in Blue with internationally recognized pianist Spencer Myer, and Dvorak's classic “New World Symphony.”
 
Goodwill
Sunday, December 6    2:30 pm
Finally, we celebrate the holidays with holiday music with the panache that only America can  produce. It’s a great concert for the whole family!
 
BONUS CONCERT –  Carnival of the Animals
Sunday, March 15, 2:30 p.m. - FREE
Alexandria Zoo
 
Bring the kids and join us for Camille Sant-Saens musical zoological exploration, “Carnival of the Animals” at the Alexandria Zoo.  The concert is free and entrance fee to the zoo is on us!