Conductor

University of Mississippi Music and Lafayette-Oxford-University Symphony Orchestra present the 2025 LOU Side-By-Side Concert with UM Opera Theatre. Guest conductors will include William Waldrop, Music alumnus and artist-in-residence, and Dr. Tim Oliver, Director of Bands.

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LOU Side-by-Side Concert

University of Mississippi

‘Swonderful to join your RPO for a night of heartfelt tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Lisa Vroman returns for an evening of classics including Someone to Watch Over Me, I Got Rhythm, By Strauss, and many more honoring two of the most influential figures in the history of The Great American Songbook.

‘Swonderful: A Tribute to George Gershwin

Eastman Theatre

This family-friendly evening promises to kickstart a truly memorable holiday season. Help spread festive cheer through the joy of music as Shayna Steele shares her powerhouse vocals in stirring renditions of such cherished holiday tunes like Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Happy Day, and the ultimate holiday hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You. Enjoy favorites like Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and selections from the Klezmer Nutcracker, as well as music from local cantor Elise Barber.

Heralding the Holidays

Symphony Hall, Springfield

Back to the ‘80s is a power-packed evening of the decade’s number-one songs, including Madonna’s “Material Girl,” Cyndi Lauper’s first smash hit, “Time After Time,” and “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News. Featuring the music of a multitude of iconic ‘80s stars—such as Queen, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, and Heart—Back to the ‘80s contains all-new arrangements by GRAMMY-winner Jeff Tyzik belted out by three incredible vocalists. Experience your Sarasota Orchestra, amped up on the field at the Orioles’ Ed Smith Stadium, in an evening of hits and home runs that concludes with a dazzling fireworks display.

Decades: Back To The 80s

Sarasota Orchestra

The music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and more! Imagine time-traveling through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London and Atlantic City, in the 1920s. Arranged by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik with vintage film clips and imagery.

Conductor

William Waldrop

Events

Past events

Nov 3, 2025

LOU Side-by-Side Concert · University of Mississippi Opera Theatre

25 - 26 Apr, 2025

‘Swonderful: A Tribute to George Gershwin · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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