DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Attend a "Meet the Composer" event with James Falzone at Koten Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 PM.

On Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30, the DSO invites the public to a "Brownies with Barbara" open orchestra rehearsal followed by an opportunity to talk with orchestra musicians and Maestra Barbara Schubert over snack in the lobby. There is no charge for this event, but please make reservations at 630.778.1003.

Our Home, Our Earth
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wentz Concert Hall
171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville

The central concert of the DSO's 2009-2010 season focuses on the central theme of the year: our relationship with the natural world. The North Central College Women's Chorale will join the DSO to present the world premiere of James Falzone's "Who, if not I " -commissioned for the occasion by the DSO and NCC's Office of International Programs as part of its 2009 focus study, Global Environmental Change: North America. Short pieces by Glazunov and Holst plus Ferde Grofe's delightfully pictorial "Grand Canyon Suite" and MacDowell's Indian Suite bring a special charm to the remainder of this program.

With a focus of this concert on man’s responsibility to nature, the DuPage Symphony is proud to support the Conservation Foundation.

Founded in 1972, The Conservation Foundation is one of the regions oldest and largest private, not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organizations. Our mission statement mission is to preserve natural areas and open space, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment. The Conservation Foundation is dedicated to promoting positive environmental activities in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois. Together with more than 5000 members and donors and 500 volunteers, the Foundation works in partnership with corporations, schools, forest preserve districts, county and municipal governments and individuals to preserve open space that will provide an invaluable resource for generations to come.

Please join The Conservation Foundation for its annual Earth Day Benefit Dinner held on April 22, 2010 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge, Illinois. This event features one of the finest silent auctions with nature-inspired art, home décor, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind items sure to please the nature lover in us all. Individual tickets are $100 and table sponsorship is available. Call Chere Hayes at 630-428-4500 extension 17 for more details.

A fund raising raffle of eco-friendly products, including a rain barrel from the Conservation Foundation, will be held in conjunction with the concert. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and can be purchased in many ways:

Visit the Conservation Foundation at 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville to purchase in person
Mail a check along with your phone number & email address to the DuPage Symphony Orchestra at P.O. Box 840, Naperville, IL 60566
Purchase tickets from any orchestra member or board member
Purchase tickets at the February 13th concert at Wentz Hall

The winner need not be present to win.

Double Fives
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Koten Chapel
329 E. School St., Naperville

Showcasing the DSO Woodwind Quintet and DSO Brass Quintet in one afternoon.
Tickets for he Double Fives can only be purchased at the door or in advance through the DSO office.

For more information about the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, please email info@dupagesymphony.org or call (630)778-1003.