Meet some of music's boundary pushers and barrier breakers with a featured side-by-side performance with the next generation of musicians, the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra. Relish a gem from female composer Fernande Decruck. The sounds of gospel, blues, and jazz meet the orchestral stage with Duke Ellington's "Black, Brown, and Beige," his musical illustration of African American history. Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" concludes the SMSO's Mainstage season with the raucous and joyous energy of city life.

Support the musicians of tomorrow by joining us for an afternoon of musical excellence! Featuring a selection of classical and contemporary pieces from this season’s youth ensembles, this concert performance beautifully illustrates the progression of skill building and talent that can be achieved through the SMSO’s Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra music education program.