Inspired by Bach's famous walk of over 200 miles from his hometown to hear the organist/composer Dietrich Buxtehude, the theme of the 33rd season of the festival is Journeys. Each and every one of us have our own journeys that shape our lives in many different ways. Join us this summer as we journey together through wonderful performances of beautiful and captivating music exploring this theme.

Schedule of Events:

12:00 pm: My Favorite Things

Join us for a concert featuring our SVBF orchestra musicians performing some of their favorite chamber music pieces! This concert will also feature our "rising star" 1st place winner of the 2025 EMU High School Music Competition.

7:30 pm: Festival Concert I - Lehman Auditorium

Starburst - Jessie Montgomery
Brandenburg Concerto no.5 in D major, BWV 1050. - J.S. Bach
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) - Gustav Mahler
I.Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit mach
II. 'Ging heut' Morgen über's Feld
III. Ich hab ein glühend Messer
IV. Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz

Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune - Claude Debussy
Suite from Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland