Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus

Join the Dakota Valley Symphony for a captivating season of music and celebration, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts designed to enchant audiences of all ages. The 2023-2024 season promises an array of performances, each held at the Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center in Burnsville, unless noted otherwise.

**Animalia: A Family Concert**  
- **Date:** Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM  
- **Pre-Concert Activities:** 1:00-1:45 PM  
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony with Jake Endres, Narrator  

Dive into the world of music and animals with "Animalia: A Family Concert," a family-friendly event designed to introduce young children to the performing arts. The concert features engaging pieces such as "The Story of Babar the Little Elephant" by Francis Poulenc, "The Wand of Youth" suite by Edward Elgar, and the whimsical "Flight of the Bumble Bee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, among others. Pre-concert activities include exhibits from MN Zoo Zoomobile (note: live animals will not be present) and a teddy bear parade during the concert. Tickets are $15 per adult, with up to 4 children admitted free with each adult ticket.

**Home for the Holidays**  
- **Date:** Sunday, December 3, 2:00 PM  
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony  

Celebrate the holiday season with "Home for the Holidays," a concert filled with joyous Christmas music and a collaboration with the International Festival of Burnsville. Enjoy a selection of beloved carols and compositions that reflect the diverse cultures of Dakota County, centered around Dave Brubeck's "La Fiesta de la Posada" and including pieces like Handel's "Halleluiah Chorus" from the Messiah.

**Masquerade: A Mardi Gras Celebration**  
- **Date:** Sunday, February 4, 2:00 PM  
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony  

Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras with "Masquerade: A Mardi Gras Celebration," a concert that brings the spirit of global festivities to Burnsville. From Dvorak's "Carnival Overture" to Whitacre's "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas," this concert promises a lively and eclectic mix of music that captures the essence of celebration.

**String Works III**  
- **Date:** Thursday, March 14, 7:00 PM  
- **Location:** Mraz Center, Burnsville High School  
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Burnsville High School Orchestra  

In a special collaboration, the Dakota Valley Symphony joins forces with the Burnsville High School Orchestra for "String Works III," featuring Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata with guitar soloist Dr. Christopher Kachian. This concert is free to the public, with a free-will donation supporting the high school orchestra program.

**Young Artists' Concert**  
- **Date:** Sunday, April 21, 2:00 PM  
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Young Artists Competition winners  

Celebrate the talent of tomorrow with the "Young Artists' Concert," showcasing the winners of the annual Young Artists Competition. The concert includes performances of Respighi's "Pines of Rome," Rossini's "William Tell Overture," and concertos featuring young soloists Tingting Wang on piano and Vladamir Tsiper on violin.

Don't miss this season of musical exploration and celebration with the Dakota Valley Symphony. For tickets and more information, follow DakotaSymphony.

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Animalia: A Family Concert

Ames Center