Oakville Symphony plays Star Wars
I always hesitate posting something like this here because I know it can come across as self-promotion but at the same time, we genuinely struggle to get the word out that there even is an orchestra here in Oakville.
I’m the music director of the Oakville Symphony, and this weekend we’re closing our season with a program that includes the full ~25-minute Star Wars Suite.
It’s one of those pieces that just works live. The tunes, the sound, the scale, the brass, the percussion, the soaring melodies; it’s a very different experience from hearing it on speakers, and it tends to be a big hit with students too.
The rest of the program is along similar lines in terms of accessibility:
- An American in Paris (Gershwin is very cinematic, very colourful)
- plus two of our own musicians featured as soloists on viola and bassoon (which you don’t often get to hear in that role)
Student tickets are $21, and if cost is still a barrier, feel free to DM me... I have a limited number of discount options I can share.
One thing I’ll mention because people sometimes worry about it: even if certain sections look like they have limited availability, the hall actually has really good sightlines and sound throughout.
Concerts are:
- Saturday evening
- Sunday afternoon
More info on our website.
If you’ve ever thought about checking out a live orchestra but weren’t sure where to start, this is probably a good entry point.
Also curious:
has anyone here actually heard the Star Wars music live with a full orchestra?
How was it?