University Symphony Orchestra: Annual Halloween Concert

A cellist in a chef costume and a cellist in a Luigi costume perform on stage

October 26, 2024 | 7:00PM
Mandel Hall

Annual Halloween Concert: Spooky Storms, Haunted Seas

Concerts at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

The incredible power of nature, portrayed with the dramatic intensity of a full symphony orchestra! This captivating program — enhanced by costumes, storytelling, and special effects — includes Tchaikovsky’s early tone poem The Storm, plus excerpts from Debussy’s magnificent La Mer, Grofé’s pictorial Grand Canyon Suite, Borodin’s fanciful opera-ballet Mlada, Wagner’s monumental Die Walküre, and John Williams’ celebrated Jurassic Park: Lost World. The Hyde Park School of Dance enlivens the evening with its creative choreography, brilliant costumes, and skillful dancing. Come in costume and join in the fun!

Free admission. Donations at door: $10 / $5 students & children

This concert will be livestreamed here on our website and on the Department of Music’s YouTube channel.