Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra to present Winter Concert “Celebrating Youth”

The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra continues its 2025–2026 season with MASTERWORKS #2: Celebrating Youth on Saturday, February 21, 7:30 PM at the Bridge View Center. Throughout the evening, you’ll be treated to a performance not only from parent organization Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra (under the baton of Dr. William LaRue Jones), but also by the young musicians of the Ottumwa Symphony Youth Orchestra, directed by Anthony Muñoz. Also featured in the concert will be the winner of the annual Young Artist Competition, violinist Akiho Sugiyama.

Highlights include:

• Academic Festival Overture by Johannes Brahms
• Conga del Fuego Nuevo by Arturo Marquez
• Symphonie Espagnole, 1st movement by Édouard Lalo
• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back by John Williams, arr. John Whitney
• Prairiesong
• Combined orchestras, conducted by Dr. Jones
• And more!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of masterful music celebration of Iowa’s most talented youth.

View our Events page to read more information about the orchestra’s full season. 

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It is the mission of The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra to inspire, enrich, educate and build community through the power of live music.