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School Performance: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra | We've Got Rhythm (KCYS)

Stephen Alltop, music director and conductor

This performance is part of the Krannert Center Youth Series, weekday performances for public schools, private schools, and home school groups.

Educators and students in grades 3 through 6 are invited to join Maestro Stephen Alltop and the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra for the 2027 Youth Concerts at Krannert Center, “We’ve Got Rhythm!” Music lovers of all ages will enjoy this fun, toe-tapping celebration of rhythm. We are surrounded by pulse in our world: our hearts beat, clocks tick, jackhammers hammer, and music makes us move! This engaging and interactive program explores the importance and enjoyment of rhythm in a wide range of music, from classical to rock and roll!

Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
Roberto Sierra: We’ve Got Rhythm
George Gershwin: ”I got rhythm”
Ludwig van Beethoven: Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 (selected passages)
Arturo Marquez: Danzón No. 2
Leonard Bernstein: Overture to West Side Story
Matthew Naughtin: Rock and Roll Variation from Happy Birthday Variations

Recommended for grades 3-6

Krannert Center Youth Series Sponsors

  • Ann H. Bender Youth Series Endowment
  • Susan Sargeant McDonald Endowed Fund
  • Illinois Arts Council
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • Bernard & Prudence Spodek Endowed Fund
  • Judith Bojar Kaplan
  • Jack Nibling
  • Anne & David Sharpe

Campaign for Youth Audiences Lead Sponsors

  • Phillis Robeson & Family

Campaign for Youth Audiences Sponsors

  • Susan & Michael Haney Fund for Young Audiences
  • Jack Nibling
  • Lisa & Glen Schwartzberg
  • UpClose Marketing & Printing
  • Gertrude Brokaw McCloy Endowment

Event Details

Foellinger Great Hall
Tu Mar 30, 2027 - 10:00am CT
We Mar 31, 2027 - 10:00am CT
FREE, reservations required