Synopsis

Palatine Concert Band’s Spring concert, Celebrating Virtuosity is an up close and personal look into what it takes to master one’s craft through an afternoon of vibrant and dynamic music. The concert highlight is a performance by the winner of Palatine Concert Band’s 2026 High School Student Soloist Contest, Oscar Soto, a sophomore at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Fanfare for Rocky by Bill Conti, arranged by Thomas Wyss, boldly opens the concert, setting the stage with triumphant brass and driving rhythms in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the movie.
The spotlight then turns to flutist Oscar Soto, performing François Borne’s dazzling Carmen Fantasie, transcribed and edited by Marc Oliver, a brilliant showcase of technical mastery and lyrical beauty inspired by Bizet’s beloved opera.
Steampunk Suite by Erika Svanoe depicts various scenes that take place in a fictional alternate history that features notable people alive in the Victorian era, including Charles Ives, Marie Curie, H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, P.T. Barnum and Nikola Tesla.
The Hounds of Spring by Alfred Reed, is a beloved cornerstone of the wind repertoire in the style of early 18th-century Italian opera overtures.
Serenade to Spring by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, arranged by John Warrington, offers nostalgic charm in It might as well be Spring, Younger than Springtime, and I Whistle a Happy Tune from two virtuosi of American musical theater.
Music from RENT by Jonathan Larson, arranged by Jay Bocook, features selections from the iconic Broadway musical on its 30th anniversary.

This program offers something for everyone—virtuosic solo performance, imaginative modern works and favorites from stage and screen. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon that celebrates talent, artistry and the joy of live performance.

Ticket Information:

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $3 for children and students with current ID.  A Season Ticket option is also available when purchasing all four concerts.  Tickets are available at the door, in advance online at www.cuttinghall.org

Performance Dates & Times

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:30pm

🎟️ $3.00-$10.00

Individual Tickets

$10.00 – Adult
$8.00 – Senior
$3.00 – Child/Student (age 12 & under or with student ID)

Season Passes here https://cuttinghall.ludus.com/passes.php