Lethbridge Symphony

Did you catch MSQ filling the street with music last weekend as part of Word on the Street? 🎻

Our talented string quartet performed at Lethbridge Public Library 's Music Stage as part of this annual street festival.

If you missed us, don't worry, our season is starting very soon!

This season, MSQ is bringing you 6 concert experiences, from movie soundtracks, to tango, to a family-friendly matinee featuring tunes from cartoons, along with all your favourite classical composers as well.

We can't wait to see you! 🎶🎻

We are pleased to announce that Vasylisa Nikolenko will be joining us next season as a musical guest! 🎶 Congratulations, Vasylisa!

Vasylisa Nikolenko is a 17-year-old pianist from Dnipro Ukraine, who moved to Alberta in 2019. Starting lessons at the age of 5 in Ukraine, she has studied with Ukrainian teacher Natalia Klymenko since 2014 and Susanne Ruberg-Gordon since 2023. Outside of music, Vasylisa enjoys painting, astronomy, hiking, physics and teaching.

Congratulations to all our talented artists, Derek Lee (2nd place), Jena Park (3rd place), Yi Zhi Wang & Jerry Liao for wowing the crowd with your incredible music!

ABOUT OUR YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION...

The Young Artist Competition is one of the ways we uplift talented youth by awarding one outstanding individual the opportunity to play as a guest soloist with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra. This unique biennial competition started in 1985 through the generosity of the Helen Johnson Memorial Fund & continues to enrich the lives of young artists & audiences alike.

Thank you to all who joined us to cheer on our finalists & for being part of this special musical legacy! 🎶

We are so proud of Jena Park for representing Lethbridge at the LSO Young Artist Competition. You can enjoy her talent, this Sunday, September 20, 1pm at Casa.
Jena Park is an accomplished young pianist performing in community recitals and festivals since age 5. An RCM Alberta Regional Gold Medalist for Grade 9 with First Class Honours with Distinction, she consistently wins top prizes at the Lethbridge Music and Speech Arts Festival, Gold and Superior results in provincial, national, and international competitions.
GO JENA GO!
📅 September 20 @ 1 pm
📍 Casa Community room
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Meet our Young Artist Competition Finalists! 🎶

Five young pianists compete for the chance to perform on stage with us.

Slide 1: Yi Zhi Wang
Born in 2006 in Heilongjiang, China, Yi Zhi Wang is an emerging pianist currently studying for his Bachelor of Music in Performance at the University of Calgary. . Currently under the guidance of Dr. Jani Parsons, Yi Zhi is a firm believer in communicating emotions through his music, aiming to move the audience with rich soundscapes.

Slide 2: Jerry Liao
Canadian pianist Jerry Liao resides in Calgary and currently studies with Professor Jani Parsons at the University of Calgary. Outside of performing, Jerry has an avid interest in the field of pedagogy and maintains an active private studio as a teacher of piano.

Slide 3: Vasylisa Nikolenko is a 17-year-old pianist from Dnipro Ukraine, who moved to Alberta in 2019. Starting lessons at the age of 5 in Ukraine, she has studied with Ukrainian teacher Natalia Klymenko since 2014 and Susanne Ruberg-Gordon since 2023. Outside of music, Vasylisa enjoys painting, astronomy, hiking, physics and teaching.

Slide 4: Jena Park
Jena Park is an accomplished young pianist performing in community recitals and festivals since age 5. An RCM Alberta Regional Gold Medalist for Grade 9 with First Class Honours with Distinction, she consistently wins top prizes at the Lethbridge Music and Speech Arts Festival, Gold and Superior results in provincial, national, and international competitions.

Slide 5: Derek Lee
Pianist Derek Lee is the first-prize winner in the V International Gloria Artis Music Competition, second-prize winner of the 2025 Canadian Music Competition, and third-prize and Dorothy Buckley Prize winner in the 2025 ARMTA Piano Competition. Currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance under Dr. Jani Parsons at the University of Calgary, Derek is also an active member of the Calgary Pro Musica Young Artist Development Program and the Mount Royal Conservatory’s Advanced Performance Program.

📅 September 20 @ 1 pm
📍 Casa Community room
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Don't forget about the Lethbridge Symphony Annual General Meeting!

If you were planning on attending our AGM, it's this Thursday, September 17th at 7 p.m. in Southminster United Church's Buchanan Chapel.

(Entry to the Buchanan Chapel is found on 4th Avenue South at the front of the Church.)

The LSA AGM is open to the general public; voting members include subscribers, association service/committee volunteers, LSO musicians and staff.

See you soon!

🎶 THREE WAYS TO SAVE at the Symphony!

1) Get the birds-eye view: with seats starting at $25 in the balcony, you can experience all of the sound for less!
2) Plan in advance: save 15% when you bundle 3 or more concerts
3) Share the love of symphonic music with the youth in your life: children (age 12 & under) can sit with you for $10/each & youth (13-25) seats are only $15

HOW TO GET YOUR SEATS:

🌐 ONLINE: https://lethbridgesymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/
📍IN PERSON: 1011 4th Ave S; 11th Street entrance to Southminster Hall
(Fridays from 8:00am - 12:00pm)
☎️ OVER THE PHONE: 403.328.6808
🎶 AT THE DOOR BEFORE A SHOW (the riskiest option!)

We can't wait to see YOU at the Symphony!

Ticket sales for individual concerts are open! Whether you're trying us out for the first time, or have your eye on a single concert, you can purchase your tickets to ANY of our full concert lineup now!

🎶 Treat yourself (or a friend) to a night to remember: surrounded by incredible orchestral sound in the breathtaking Southminster Sanctuary.

HOW TO GET YOUR SEATS:

🌐 ONLINE: https://lethbridgesymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/
📍IN PERSON: 1011 4th Ave S; 11th Street entrance to Southminster Hall
(Fridays from 8:00am - 12:00pm)
☎️ OVER THE PHONE: 403.328.6808
🎶 AT THE DOOR BEFORE A SHOW (the riskiest option!)

If you haven't heard our Symphony in person, this is your year!

Save the date! LSO's Young Artist Competition is right around the corner! 🎶

The Young Artist Competition started in 1985 through the generosity of the Helen Johnson Memorial Fund. The talented winner receives a generous cash prize & a coveted invitation to play as a guest soloist with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra the following season. Wow!

This year, all five successful finalists are pianists. If you enjoy classical piano, this is one show you will definitely want to attend!

Come watch Lethbridge's Jena Park, and Derek Lee, Jerry Liao, Yi Zhi Wang, and Vasylisa Nikolenko from Calgary perform on September 20th in the Casa Community room at 1 p.m.

Tickets will be available September 1st on our website, or at the door (if there are any left!).

BOX OFFICE SUMMER HOURS 🎶

We're open every Friday, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

📍 1011 4th Ave S; 11th Street entrance to Southminster Hall (Next to Two Guys Pizza) Look for our sign above the door!

You can also call us at 403-328-6808

DATES TO REMEMBER:

AUGUST 1: New Subscribers can build a package of any 3+ concerts
SEPTEMBER 1: Single tickets for every concert will go on sale

Mark your calendars & we will see you soon! 😍