DC Black Swamp Symphony Orchestra to present pops concert

February 11, 2015 

DEFIANCE, Ohio- The Defiance College Black Swamp Symphony Orchestra will be performing a pops concert featuring music from hit movies. The performance is on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place Church (formerly the Valentine Theatre) in downtown Defiance.

This thriving ensemble combines the talents of more than 60 Defiance College students, community members of all ages, and professional musicians to perform quality orchestra music for the greater Defiance area.

This concert will feature selections from Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter series, Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, and the Star Wars collection. The orchestra will collaborate with the Ohio Garrison, a volunteer group that makes appearances in Star Wars costuming to promote charity and other functions. The Ohio Garrison is part of the 501st Legion, and will be in the lobby following the performance for a meet-and greet-with photos.

“Our orchestra is undertaking a concert full of incredible music made popular by the movies,” said principal conductor and Defiance College Director of Bands Bridget Olenik. “We are certain that our audience will enjoy experiencing this music as much as the orchestra has enjoyed playing it! The DCBSSO has seen extreme growth over the past few years, and is proud to be Defiance’s very own local symphony orchestra.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Defiance College has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. The college website is www.defiance.edu.