The Lima Symphony Orchestra is going to take you on a trip during its opening concert this season - Andrew Crust explains!
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Superintendent Jill Ackerman announced that this year’s event will begin with a pep rally aimed at reinforcing the importance of public school education and showcasing the district’s achievements.
"Children are just so receptive to anything new, and they're naturally curious," Crust said. "They have so many questions about the instruments, and when we play music for them, their first instinct is to dance or move."
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Symphony Orchestra is getting a financial boost of support.
January 14, 2025, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH—The Lima Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is thrilled to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This generous grant will support the orchestra’s upcoming educational initiative, Found Sound Around the World. The NEA will award 272 Challenge America awards nationwide, totaling $2,720,000, as part of its recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants. Elizabeth Brown-Ellis, Executive Director of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, expressed her gratitude for this recognition and support, stating, “The Lima Symphony Orchestra is deeply grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts for their generous support of Found Sound Around the World. This transformative program will engage young participants in the joy of music-making, fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural exploration while building lasting connections within our community. We are honored to partner with the NEA to bring this empowering experience to life.”
January 6, 2025, press release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (January 6, 2025) – Experience the timeless beauty of classical music illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight at the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming “Organ by Candlelight” performances. These unforgettable evenings will take place on: Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church (Lima), Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM at St. Augustine Catholic Church (Minster).
The Lima Symphony Orchestra is being joined by Jeans n' Classics for a night of great music from the Motown sound to the days of disco.
December 23, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: Van Wert, OH – Van Wert Live announces with great pride that Ben Folds, one of the most influential music creators and performers of our generation, will bring his renowned “Ben Folds and A Piano” tour to the Niswonger stage on Saturday, March 15th. This highly anticipated performance is presented by Squash and Porter and proudly supported by Laing Family Dentistry and Seth and Anna Baker.
October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (October 29, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce its latest "Symphony Storytime" program, "Tails and Tunes," presented at Auglaize County Public District Library System and St. Mary’s Community Public Library. This engaging, animal-themed program invites children and families to experience literature and music in a unique, immersive setting. By combining beloved children's books with live orchestral music, the Lima Symphony Orchestra aims to inspire young imaginations and foster a lifelong appreciation for music and storytelling.
October 22, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH – The Lima Symphony Orchestra invites you to a regal evening of music as we present “Brahms and Water Music” featuring the Lima Symphony Chorus. Join us on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (7 Town Square, Lima, OH 45801). This event will transport audiences through centuries of musical splendor, from Handel’s majestic Baroque masterpieces to Brahms’ pastoral 19th-century symphony.