September 15, 2007
Opening Night with David Kim
Back by popular demand, David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, performs the beloved Sibelius’ Violin Concerto.  Opening Night also includes Tchaikovsky’s searing Symphony No. 4., featuring the orchestra's brass section.

October 13, 2007
The Glory and The Grandeur
This concert explores the myths and legends of the American West­—from Grofe’s panoramic Mississippi Suite, a celebration of the mighty river, to the theatrical thrill of Peck’s The Glory & The Grandeur, a tour-de-force percussion concerto with bluesy scales and popular rhythms.  Finally Copland’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Appalachian Spring takes you on a photographic journey of Montana via projected images of nationally renowned photographer, Michael Sample. 

November 10, 2007
Montana Virtuosos
The first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto is a work of youthful exuberance. It, along with Liszt’s Hungarian Fantasy and Dvorak's Cello Concerto, will showcase the talents of three Montana virtuosos.  The program also spotlights the Chorale singing chorus hits from popular operas such as Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Verdi’s Aida.

February 16, 2008
Tango and Romance
Treat your sweetheart to an evening of passion and romance for Valentine’s Day.  Quartango's classically trained instrumentalists suffuse their repertoire with the sounds of the strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion that make up your symphony orchestra. The remarkable quality of the orchestral arrangements adds a whole new dimension to the group's inimitable style. Then watch as Shakespeare’s classic tale of youthful ardour unfolds by turns both passionate and violent through the hauntingly tragic music of Prokofiev from the ballet Romeo & Juliet.

March 15, 2008
Broadway Hits
This show-stopping evening will have you tapping your feet and reminiscing to Broadway hits from the likes of Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, Phantom of the Opera and Chicago as performed by local soloists, the orchestra and chorale.  Thrill to the brilliant music of legendary composer Richard Rogers with songs from his celebrated career and much, much more!

April 19, 2008
Cello Passion
At your request, the season concludes with world-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein performing Shostakovich’s dramatic and riveting Cello Concerto.  Once again, the chorale will be featured, singing Handel's Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened, and the evening concludes with Beethoven’s striking and memorable Symphony No. 7.

SPECIAL EVENTS

November 24 & 25, 2007
The Nutcracker
A BSO&C holiday tradition that features all the pageantry of this quintessential tale brought to life by the Billings Symphony Orchestra, the Eugene Ballet Company and more than 70 local dancers.

December 31, 2007
Swing in The New Year
Pete Jacobs and his Wartime Radio Revue take you back in time to when Swing was king.  Listening to this 16 piece band is like taking a time machine back to a WWII U.S.O. show!

January 26, 2008
Annual FREE Children’s Concert: Magic and Fantasy
Boil, boil, toil and trouble… add a pinch of Harry Potter’s Suite, a dash of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and a splash of The Magic Flute Overture and come dressed in costume for an afternoon of family fun.

June 22, 2008
Annual Symphony in the Park
As the BSO&C's most visible component of Explore Music!, this outdoor concert at beautiful Pioneer Park attracts more than 10,000 concert-goers. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and delight in the music and many concession vendors!