Featuring the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra Honors Chamber Orchestra and the Sterling String Quartet.

RSYO Spring Chamber Concert

First Lutheran Church Rockford

Celebrate love and all its complexity with music filled with passion, romance, and drama. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture is a heart-stirring depiction of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers and is one of the most beloved and recognizable love themes. Strauss’s electrifying Don Juan sweeps you into the daring adventures of the legendary seducer. Brahms’s Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, ironically written as an apology to a friend, is an intimate and dramatic dialogue between father-daughter soloists Linc & Genevieve Smelser.

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Love…It’s Complicated

Coronado Theatre

This concert featuring student musicians is a great way to spend an afternoon and to introduce younger family members to an orchestral concert experience.

RSYO Fall Orchestra Concert

Belvidere High School

RSYO Fall Chamber Concert

### RSYO Spring Orchestra Concert

**Date:** Sunday, May 4, 2025  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)  
**Venue:** TBD

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) as they present their Spring Orchestra Concert. Under the baton of conductor Linc Smelser, the talented young musicians of the RSYO will showcase their skills and passion for orchestral music.

This concert is an excellent opportunity to introduce younger family members to the world of orchestral music and enjoy a delightful musical experience together. 

**Ticket Information:**
- **Adults:** $10
- **Students:** $5
- **Subscriptions:** RSYO Concerts are part of a Platinum Subscription. Subscriptions are on sale now, and single tickets will be available starting September 1.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. Don't miss this chance to support and enjoy the musical talents of the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra!

**Additional Information:**
- The event is part of the 2024/25 season.
- For more details and to subscribe, visit the Rockford Symphony Orchestra's website.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an afternoon of beautiful music and community spirit!

RSYO Spring Orchestra Concert

### RSYO Spring Chamber Concert

**Date:** Sunday, March 16, 2025  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)  
**Venue:** TBD

Join us for an enchanting afternoon at the RSYO Spring Chamber Concert, conducted by Linc Smelser and featuring the talented musicians of the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra. This concert will showcase performances by the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra Honors Chamber Orchestra and the Sterling String Quartet.

### Highlights:
- **Conductor:** Linc Smelser
- **Featured Ensembles:** Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra Honors Chamber Orchestra and the Sterling String Quartet
- **Ticket Information:** 
  - Tickets are priced at just $5.
  - Available online in advance or at the door.
  - Part of the Platinum Subscription series. Subscriptions are on sale now, and single tickets will be available starting September 1.

This shorter concert is an excellent opportunity to introduce younger family members to the world of orchestral music. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a delightful musical experience with your family.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

### RSYO Fall Orchestra Concert

**Date:** Sunday, November 17, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)  
**Venue:** TBD

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) as they present their Fall Orchestra Concert. Under the baton of conductor Linc Smelser, the talented young musicians of the RSYO will deliver a captivating performance that promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Adults:** $10
- **Students:** $5

RSYO Concerts are included in the Platinum Subscription, with subscriptions currently on sale. Single tickets will be available for purchase starting September 1. Tickets can be bought online in advance or at the door on the day of the event.

This concert is an excellent opportunity to introduce younger family members to the world of orchestral music. Don't miss out on this wonderful event that showcases the future stars of classical music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Event Category:** 23-24 Season
- **Tags:** RSYO, Family, RSYO 24-25, Platinum 24-25

Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved by the harmonious sounds of the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra!

### RSYO Fall Chamber Concert

**Date:** Friday, November 8, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)  
**Venue:** TBD

Join us for an enchanting evening at the RSYO Fall Chamber Concert, featuring the talented musicians of the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra. Under the baton of conductor Linc Smelser, this concert will showcase performances by the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra Honors Chamber Orchestra and the Sterling String Quartet.

This shorter concert is an excellent opportunity to introduce younger family members to the world of orchestral music. It's a perfect way to spend an evening enjoying the musical talents of our youth.

**Tickets:**  
- **Price:** $5  
- **Availability:** Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door.  
- **Subscriptions:** RSYO Concerts are part of a Platinum Subscription. Subscriptions are on sale now, and single tickets will be available starting September 1.

Don't miss this delightful musical experience that promises to be both inspiring and entertaining for audiences of all ages. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra.

This concert featuring student musicians is a great way to spend an afternoon and introduce younger family members to an orchestral concert experience.

Linc Smelser

Events

Upcoming events

May 3, 2026

RSYO Spring Orchestra Concert · Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Mar 29, 2026

RSYO Spring Chamber Concert · Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Feb 14, 2026

Love…It’s Complicated · Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Concerto for Violin and Cello by Brahms

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

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