December 2025
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A heartwarming holiday tradition for the whole family! The Itasca Symphony Orchestra presents The Snowman, the beloved animated film based on the classic picture book by Raymond Briggs, with the film’s soundtrack performed live. Featuring Howard Blake’s enchanting score, including the timeless song “Walking in the Air” this performance brings the story of a boy and his magical snowman to life on the big screen. Join us for an unforgettable matinee of music, wonder, and holiday spirit.
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A unique event in IOSP history! Minnesota’s powerhouse band Wild Horses, based right here in Grand Rapids, joins the full Itasca Symphony Orchestra for a groundbreaking collaboration that fuses rootsy Americana with symphonic sound. Drawing inspiration from the people and places along the great American highway, Wild Horses bring their high energy songs into a new symphonic setting for an unforgettable, boundary breaking concert that celebrates our community and its artists.
May 2026
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Students of the IOSP Strings Program perform their end of the year concert. A great family event not to be missed!
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A powerful season finale! This concert features Sibelius’s thrilling Violin Concerto in D minor, performed by our concertmaster, Irina Murdick, paired with Bold North: A Year in Wild Minnesota, a breathtaking exploration of Minnesota’s wildlife and landscapes, performed live to film with a full orchestral score by Minnesota composer Benji Inniger.