illuminating the beyond
2025-2026 Lineup
Thank you to our Season 43 Sponsor: Ray and Ladeine Thompson
THE GLACIER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE IS COMMITTED TO FREE TICKETS TO THE NEXT GENERATION FOR STUDENTS 12 & UNDER (2 PER CONCERT, 1 NUTCRACKER). THANKS TO MARKOVICH FOUNDATION, GLACIER BANK, L&M JEWELRY, WILLIAM AND PHYLLIS HANNA FOR EXPANDING THIS TO SELECT STUDENTS UP TO COLLEGE AGE IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY.
ADULT TICKETS STARTING AT $15
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ADULT TICKETS STARTING AT $15 !
Season 43 Spring Program Book
Only purchase tickets by visiting www.glaciersymphony.org or www.wachholzcollegecenter.org.
We do not work with third party sellers and our individual ticket prices never exceed $109.
Grand finale: “resurrection” symphony - mahler 2
may 30-31, 2026
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m
Wachholz College Center
What is perhaps one of the most thrilling final movements in the entire repertoire and an appropriate conclusion to this extraordinary masterpiece by Mahler, the “Resurrection” Symphony stands as a unique musical statement regarding humankind’s quest for spiritual aspirations and fulfillment.
Concert Sponsor:
Festival Amadeus Returns to Whitefish!
June 27–30, 2026
June 27, 7:30 p.m. — Mozart’s Gateway to Fortune at Whitefish Performing Arts Center
June 28, 7:30 p.m. — Beethoven and Schubert at Whitefish Performing Arts Center
June 29, 7:30 p.m. — FREE Faculty Recital at North Valley Music School
June 30, 7:30 p.m. — Recital Soirée at North Valley Music School
Join us for this series of exceptional concerts featuring prominent works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert. We welcome several guest musicians to this memorable series, including violinist William Hagen and pianist Tanner Jorden performing with the Glacier Symphony Orchestra. You can also enjoy a free Camp Amadeus Faculty Recital, and a Recital Soirée with fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz at North Valley Music School. Come celebrate the art of classical music with us!
Symphony Night at Rebecca Farm: America 250
July 3, 2026
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
1010 W Springcreek Dr., Kalispell
Join the Glacier Symphony under the direction of Maestro Zoltek as we present "America 250". Bring your picnic blanket and your family to one of the most memorable outdoor concerts in the Flathead! During Symphony Night at Rebecca Farm, you’ll enjoy patriotic and pops favorites, delicious food truck fare, drinks perfect for a summer evening, and picturesque views of our vast Montana landscape. Don’t miss this perfect night out for the whole family! VFW Catering will be providing bar service.
America 250 & Masterworks
2026-2027 Lineup
Thank you to our Season 44 Sponsor: Glacier Bank
SEASON Packages available now. Call 406-407-7000
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 18, 2026!
Adult Tickets starting at $15
NEW Kaleidoscope SEries: tickets $25 per seat anywhere in the Hall!
THE GLACIER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE IS COMMITTED TO FREE TICKETS TO THE NEXT GENERATION FOR STUDENTS 12 & UNDER. WE THANK GLACIER BANK, APPLIED MATERIALS, MARKOVICH FOUNDATION, WHITEFISH CREDIT UNION, L&M FINE JEWELRY, EDWARD JONES AND GLACIER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR EXPANDING THIS TO SELECT STUDENTS UP TO COLLEGE AGE IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY.
Opening Night: American Rhapsody
October 17
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Glacier Symphony will launch Season 44 with a vibrant celebration of American music, featuring well-known works by American composers and a memorable performance of Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Jeffrey Biegel. Join us for this energetic and patriotic season opener!
Peter and the wolf
October 31
Saturday at 2 PM (Matinée performance)
Bring your kids for a spooky Halloween special that includes Prokofiev’s famous adaptation of the classic Russian folk tale. With its vivid narration and symphonic cast of animal characters, this suspenseful children’s story is beloved by audiences of all ages. Costumes are encouraged! Our matinée performance is conveniently timed so that your family can enjoy neighborhood trick-or-treating in the evening.
As part of the Kaleidoscope series, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children anywhere in the hall!
Symphony Brass street songs
November 15
Sunday at 3 PM (Matinée performance)
Conducted by retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Patrick Sweeten, this concert will feature the Glacier Symphony Brass section playing patriotic favorites. Join us as we honor our veterans and troops during this special 250th anniversary year of the U.S.A.
As part of the Kaleidoscope series, tickets are $25 anywhere in the hall!
Dvořák’s Cello and New World SymphonY
November 21
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Enjoy the rich lyricism and vivid melodies of George Walker and Antonin Dvořák, brought to life by the Glacier Symphony and guest cellist Robert deMaine. An audience favorite, Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” remains a unique work of Americana and a beloved symphony worldwide.
Handel’s Messiah
December 5
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Join us for our tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah to ring in the Christmas season! Our orchestra, chorale and four vocal soloists shine in the performance of this 285-year-old sacred oratorio. Don’t forget to join in during the Hallelujah chorus!
The Nutcracker with San Diego Ballet
December 12 and 13
Saturday, December 12 at 2 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, December 13 at 1 PM
We are excited to once again partner with San Diego Ballet and local dance studios to present the only professional, live-orchestra performance of The Nutcracker in the Flathead Valley. Make sure to secure your tickets early for these sellout performances!
The Snowman Christmas Festival
December 19
Saturday at 7:30 PM
A very merry holiday celebration awaits you at our concert performance of The Snowman and other seasonal repertoire. With the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale and a guest narrator, this joyful concert will make for a festive holiday outing.
Winter gala: “Evening in vienna”
january 16
Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Ballroom
Enjoy an elegant winter evening of dancing and dining to fine classical music. This fundraising gala is an opportunity to celebrate and sustain GSOC’s impactful work in the community and beyond.
Romeo and Juliet — Romantic Journey
february 13
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Embark upon a romantic journey just in time for Valentine’s Day, with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, one of the most iconic and passionate works in the orchestral repertoire, along with George Bizet’s music from the 19th century French play L’Arlésienne. Finally, Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major stands as one of the most popular Late-Romantic symphonies, a fitting conclusion to this enchanting evening.
Electric freedom — Jazz fusion with the maestro
february 27
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Don’t miss this energetic concert featuring composer and guitarist Maestro John Zoltek along with a band of the finest local musicians. The evening will include original music of an improvisational genre blending blues, jazz, funk, rock and classical elements.
Hans zimmer movie music spectacular
march 13
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Experience the power of live orchestra when it meets the award-winning movie music of Hans Zimmer! Known for their musical vibrancy, Zimmer’s compositions have become defining soundtracks in pop culture and cinema. Skip the surround-sound and enjoy instead our stellar orchestral musicians in the best concert hall in the Flathead!
You’ll enjoy music from Gladiator, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Top Gun, and more!
Higdon, Barber, & Brahms
April 10
Saturday at 7:30 PM
A blend of old masterworks and new, this concert explores compositions of great symphonic richness. Enjoy Higdon’s ethereal work Blue Cathedral and Brahms Symphony No. 4. Guest soloist Kinga Augustyn will join the Glacier Symphony in a performance of Barber’s popular Violin Concerto.
Grand Finale: Beethoven 9 “Ode to Joy”
may 8
Saturday at 7:30 PM
One of the most famous choral symphonies of all time, Beethoven’s 9th is regarded as a supreme achievement in the history of music. With its resounding final movement “Ode to Joy,” it is no wonder that this work inspires unity and celebration around the world.