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South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “LISTEN + LEARN”
2026-09-25 16:00:00 2026-09-25 17:00:00 America/New_York South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “LISTEN + LEARN” Join the South Bend Symphony's Woodwind Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the Community Learning Center's Beutter-Kernan Hall. All are welcome! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Beutter-Kernan Hall

Friday, September 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Join the South Bend Symphony's Woodwind Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the Community Learning Center's Beutter-Kernan Hall. All are welcome!

Witness the South Bend Symphony's talented Woodwind Quintet take the stage in the Beutter-Kernan Hall! Young music lovers will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with five remarkable instruments: the flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. These five professional musicians will share stories about their instruments and demonstrate how these five voices blend together to create a rich tapestry of sound.

All ages welcome – musical experience not required, just an open heart and curious ears!

Listen + Learn is presented by the South Bend Symphony Orchestra’s Shein Trust Community Series.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance |

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