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SLSO Community Concert

American Journey in Sound

📍 This event takes place at Lord of Life Lutheran Church

Monday, Nov 9, 2026, 7:00pm RSVP

Free Community Concerts

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers dozens of performances throughout the St. Louis area during the year in schools, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, and in public spaces.

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Program

Jessie Chen, violin
Nathan Lowry, violin
Andrew François, viola
Yin Xiong, cello
Jennifer Nitchman, piccolo
Thomas Jöstlein, horn
Steven Franklin, trumpet
George Goad, trumpet
Omri Barak, trumpet
Jason Harris, trumpet
Shannon Wood, percussion
Dr. Sarah Ruddy, narrator

About this Concert

Celebrate the rich and varied character of the American experience through music that honors the past, reflects the present, and looks toward the future. This narrated sonic journey spans generations, bringing diverse musical voices together in a vibrant conversation. In honor of Veterans Day, the concert culminates in a moving tribute to the men and women who have served our country.

This is a free community concert. RSVPs are requested here. Doors open at 6:00pm and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Artists

Meet the people that make the music.

Jessie Chen

Violin

Nathan Lowry

Violin

Andrew François

Viola

Yin Xiong

Cello

Jennifer Nitchman

Piccolo

Thomas Jöstlein

Horn

Steven Franklin

Trumpet

George Goad

Trumpet

Omri Barak

Trumpet

Jason Harris

Trumpet

Shannon Wood

Percussion

Sponsors

Presented in partnership with Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

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Celebrate the rich and varied character of the American experience through music that honors the past, reflects the present, and looks toward the future.

Get Tickets