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 ALL 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 Winter 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.
the nutcracker with san diego ballet
december 13-14, 2025
Saturday, December 13th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Wachholz College Center
Join the Glacier Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Ballet, and young local dancers for the only professional, live orchestra performance of the Nutcracker in the Flathead Valley! Experience Tchaikovsky’s iconic pieces brought to life through live music, beautiful set design and costuming, and the breathtaking artistry of professional dancers and students from local studios.
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west side story in concert with alpine theatre project
january 17-18, 2026
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Wachholz College Center
Join us for this iconic American masterpiece! The combined forces of the Glacier Symphony, Alpine Theatre Project, and acclaimed vocalists will bring Leonard Bernstein’s music to life in this grand concert version of West Side Story!
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what love tells me - mahler 3
february 14-15, 2026
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Wachholz College Center
Mahler’s Third Symphony has long been considered the ultimate attempt by a composer to attempt to express, in personal musical terms, the entire scope of human life and the natural world. Inspired by writings of Nietzsche, the 6 movements of this massive work encompass aspects of the natural world, human life and spiritual aspiration. The symphonic scope and expression are like none other in the repertoire, expressing the deep wonder of existence. What Love Tells Me is the title of the final movement of this expansive symphonic statement.
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galaxies beyond! space music of john williams
march 14, 2026
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Wachholz College Center
Join us for this family program featuring John Williams iconic movie music from Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extraterrestrial, and surprise selections! We also welcome guest composer Gala Flagello for performances of her two energetic orchestral pieces, Bravado and Vitality, which are both rich in imagery and cinematic narrative.
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ravel’s bolero! and piano concertos
april 18, 2026
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Wachholz College Center
This concert features popular works by French composer Maurice Ravel including a rare opportunity to hear both of his virtuosic piano concertos featuring the technically brilliant Canadian pianist, Sheng Cai. Plus, the evocative orchestral work Fenix (2019) by Polina Nazaykinskaya.
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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.
