Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra to perform ‘Tribute to John Williams’

DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra this month will perform a “Spring Pops Concert: A Tribute to John Williams” to honor the composer.

The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. March 23 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

The orchestra, conducted by music director Linc Smelser, will perform Williams’ most famous scores. The music includes scores from “Star Wars,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Jurassic Park,” “Superman,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and the “Harry Potter” movies.

The concert also will feature highlights from Williams’ collaborations with Steven Spielberg, such as “Angela’s Ashes” and “Schindler’s List.”

Volunteers will accept donations for the KSO Instrument Donation Project before the concert in the concert hall’s lobby.

The KID Project provides DeKalb County students who have financial barriers opportunities to learn to play quality musical instruments.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for those ages 62 and older, and $7 for students with a valid school ID or children younger than 12. To buy tickets, visit kishorchestra.org/ticket-info.

For information, visit kishorchestra.org/kid-project.