Musical Ups and Downs
Grades 3-6Wed Mar 19 — Thu Mar 20, 2025
Orchestra Hall
Music has the power to evoke all kinds of emotions from listeners and is often inspired by those of the composer. From pure joy to deep sadness, the music featured in this program elicits a wide range of emotions, reminding us that feelings and art go hand in hand. Join the Minnesota Orchestra as we explore music inspired by the human experience, featuring the 2024 YPSCA Concerto Competition winner, Jane Story on violin.
A Few Things to Know
- Prepare for the concert with a curriculum available for download.
- Tickets can be reserved in advance with no payment due until 4 weeks before the concert; check the "bill me later" option in your cart.
- Explore more info about our Young People's Concerts, including bus subsidies and concert curriculum preparation materials.
Minnesota Orchestra
Chad Goodman
conductor
Luca La Hoz Calassara
host
Jane Story
violin
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his second season as music director.
Chad Goodman, who has received widespread praise for his thrilling conducting, is currently in his inaugural season as music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra—only the fifth leader in the orchestra’s prestigious seven-decade history. He also serves as artistic director of IlluminArts, Miami’s art song and chamber music concert series.
Luca La Hoz Calassara (he/him/él) is a junior attending Anoka High School. He has acted in numerous theatrical productions at his school and around the metro area, and his performance experience includes shows with the Children’s Theatre Company, Stages Theatre Company, Capri Theater, Guthrie Theater, and the Minnesota Opera. He also performs in the children’s band KidPower with Rachael, and has recorded several educational videos with the National Theatre for Children.
Jane Story, 17, is from Stevens Point, WI. She began violin studies at the age of four and currently studies with Dr. Anna Cromwell of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
Accessibility Services
- ASL Interpretation
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Large-Print Programs
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
This concert is generously sponsored by Kathleen Kay Simo, M.D.
Sponsored By
Mary Ann Feldman Music Education Fund | Barbara J. Telander
