kidsymphony: a john williams halloween
Our costume concert returns with Superman, E.T., and Star Wars! Look up in the sky... It's a bird. It's a plane. It's....Maestro Bob McConnell! Treat your little ones to an afternoon of enchanting movie music by none other than the amazing John Williams! This 45 minute concert is perfect for kids of all ages and will feature selections from Superman, E.T., and Jurassic Park.
Join the orchestra as we celebrate Halloween in your own halloween costume! After the concert, everyone can explore the magic of music by meeting the instruments and their musicians up close on stage. This is the perfect event to spark your child’s imagination and enjoy a fun, festive day out!
November 1, 2025 • 11:00 AM • Bridge View Center, Ottumwa
November 1, 2025 • 2:00 PM • Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant
November 1, 2025 • 4:30 PM • Capitol Theater, Burlington
November 2, 2025 • 2:00 PM • Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield
November 2, 2025 • 4:30 PM • Washington High School, Washington
hARPER HOLIDAY CHAMBER CONCERT
An afternoon of holiday classics in a stunning Baroque setting. Complimentary refreshments to follow. A remarkable example of Victorian Gothic architecture nestled in the rolling cornfields of Keokuk County, Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church is a testament to artistry, resilience, and community. The acoustically superior church, with its grand arched ceilings, offers a unique listening experience that you must hear to believe. Following the concert, please join us and the Clear Creek Amana Heritage Foundation for a spread of homemade holiday baked goods fit for Sts. Peter, Paul, and Nicholas themselves!
This concert is free and open to the public. Seating capacity is limited to 300 and is first come, first serve. Please arrive early for guaranteed seating as this concert is regularly standing room only.
December 7, 2025 • 2:00 PM • Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Harper
HOLLYDAZE
Ring in the season with joyous carols and plenty of holiday cheer! Gather your friends, family, and join us for Hollydaze, sponsored by Southeast Iowa Realty. A celebration of season, this program features traditional holiday songs and carols, music from holiday films and movies, and stirring new arrangements that will fill your heart with love, joy, and thankfulness. We invite you to experience the unique sense of togetherness and community that live holiday music provides. Following the concert, please join us for a reception to meet the musicians.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by Meadow & Main Realty and Auction
December 13, 2025 •3:00 PM • Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant
voices of light
Music and film combine for an unforgettable evening featuring the iconic silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) with live orchestral and choral accompaniment. The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Burlington Civic Music join together to present Voices of Light - an unforgettable musical theater experience which merges the legendary silent film masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc with a live performance of a beautiful work by composer Richard Einhorn.
Limited seating available. Pre-concert social event with hors d'oeuvres begins at 5:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 for general admission seating. Concert begins at 7:00 pm with intermission. Please arrive early for the best seats!
February 7, 2026 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theater, Burlington
Recommended for ages 12+. Film includes emotional intensity
VALENTINE’S DAY
Guitarist W. Mark Akin joins our children’s chorus for this new concert. Celebrate the magic of love with an enchanting afternoon of music, featuring our children's choir and returning classical guitarist W. Mark Akin. This special Valentine's Day concert will weave together heartfelt melodies, soaring choral harmonies, and the delicate beauty of guitar serenades, creating an afternoon of romance and musical wonder. Whether you're celebrating with a special someone or simply indulging in the joy of music, we hope this delightful afternoon will fill your heart with love and inspiration.
This concert is free and open to the public.
February 14, 2026 • 3:00 PM • Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant
beethoven’s 9th symphony
A new work for trumpet and orchestra by award-winning concert and film music composer Jordan Jinosko featuring principal trumpet Derrick Murphy, our 2025 Young Artist Competition winner, and Beethoven’s final testament to his vision for world: one not ruled by great men or even by God, but by the true heroism of humanity itself: unity. Performed with the SEISO Chorus, Beethoven’s monolithic 9th Symphony is the musical expression of the absolute power of love, joy, and community.
Jinosko - At Willow’s Edge | Derrick Murphy, Trumpet
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 | SEISO Chorus
2025 Young Artist Competition Winner
Apply Today! - www.seiso.us/youngartist
March 14, 2026 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theater, Burlington
March 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM • Bridge View Center, Ottumwa
March 15, 2026 • 6:30 PM • Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant
Artist-In-Residence Recitals
2026 Artist-In-Residence Katya Moeller will perform a series of dazzling recitals across southeast Iowa during her residency in the spring of 2026. These community recitals offer a unique opportunity to meet the soloist and hear new works that will not be presented at our masterworks concerts. This is also a great opportunity for students, particularly string players or those exploring instrument choices in school, to talk one on one with Katya.
These recitals are free and open to the public.
Dates, times, and locations will be announced in March of 2026.
tchaikovsky’s violin concerto
The cascading sounds of Smetana’s beloved national masterpiece, a delightful 3-part Mexican folk music symphony, and the delicate, passionate, and dazzling dance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, performed by returning Artist-In-Residence Katya Moeller.
Smetana - The Moldau
Reed - La Fiesta Mexicana
Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto| Katya Moeller, Violin, 2026 Artist-in-Residence
April 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theater, Burlington
April 26, 2026 • 2:00 PM • Bridge View Center, Ottumwa
April 26, 2026 • 6:30 PM • Chapel Auditorium, Mt. Pleasant