Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra

06/14/2026

Burlington Municipal Band - selected Sundays 7:30 pm

Mount Pleasant Community Band - selected Thursdays 7pm

Ottumwa Municipal Band - selected Thursdays 7pm

Fairfield Municipal - selected Tuesdays 8pm

06/12/2026

One of our favorite traditions at the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is breaking down a masterwork into its individual "ingredients." During this demonstration from Debussy's La Mer ("The Sea"), Music Director Bob McConnell highlights different instrument groups before putting them back together.

Think of it like a cooking show. You can enjoy the finished dish, but it's even more fascinating when you learn what each ingredient brings to the recipe.

That's part of what makes our concert special. We don't just perform great music - we help audiences discover how it works. Whether you're a lifelong concertgoer or attending for the very first time, you'll find our concerts engaging, educational, and fun.

🎟️ Season Passes are just $99 through August 1 and include 7 concerts in our 2026-27 Season. Visit www.SEISO.us for more information.

Students and children attend FREE, making it easy for the whole family to experience live music together.

We'd love to see you at our next concert!

06/11/2026

Fun fact: Debussy composed La Mer between 1903 and 1905, and much of it was written far from the ocean itself. Rather than describing a specific place, he drew on memories and imagination to create one of the most beloved orchestral masterpieces ever written.

The music you're hearing is the thrilling conclusion of the first movement, "De l'aube à midi sur la mer" ("From Dawn to Noon on the Sea"), as the sun rises to its full brilliance over the water.

This season, you'll experience masterworks like this from some of history's greatest composers - music that can transport you to another placeand leave you with goosebumps.

🎟️Become a Season Pass Holder, attend 7 concerts (3 Masterworks, 3 Pops, plus a FREE HollyDaze ticket) for just $99. This special offer is available through August 1.

⭐ Students and children attend FREE! (Online registration required)

Visit www.SEISO.us to secure your season pass today and join us for a year of unforgettable live music!

06/10/2026

Burlington Municipal Band this Sunday at 7:30pm!

Ahhh..... it's so good to be back on the calendar! 🗓️

Check out these arts and entertainment opportunities in June!

06/09/2026

You grew up watching E.T. on VHS. Last year, we brought that music to life with a live orchestra!

At the Southeast Iowa Symphony, concerts like KidSymphony serve as an introduction to the orchestra. We believe the orchestra should feel welcoming to everyone.

Our goal is simple: create experiences that are engaging, entertaining, and accessible for all audiences.

⭐ All concerts are FREE for students and children. ⭐

Want more moments like this?

🎟️ Get a 2026–27 Season Pass for just $99 and enjoy 7 concerts this season. (That's around $14 per concert!)

From movie-inspired favorites to timeless classics and thrilling new discoveries, every concert offers something different - and something worth experiencing live.

Season Passes are available now through August 1.

Visit www.SEISO.us for more information.

06/08/2026

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is built on a simple idea: when a community comes together, extraordinary things can happen. Patrons invest in the arts, volunteers give their time, and musicians share their talent. What happens on stage is the result of that partnership. Every concert is made possible by people who believe that live music matters. Together you create something far greater than any one person could achieve alone.

All concerts are free for students and children.

Fill the hall. Share the experience.
7 concerts for $99
Season Passes available through August 1st.
Visit www.SEISO.us

06/04/2026

A backstage look at Kent Keating's orchestral arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody from last season's Pops Concert.

And if you were at last year's Burlington performance, you know the audience packed the house, and we're expecting another exciting crowd this September 19-20 for: ✨ Puttin' on the Ritz ✨
Puttin' on the Ritz - Ottumwa
Puttin' on the Ritz - Burlington

The best way to guarantee your seat is by becoming a SEISO Season Pass holder.

✔️ 7 concerts for just $99
✔️ Includes 3 Masterworks concerts + 3 Pops concerts
✔️ Includes HollyDaze at no additional cost
✔️ Available only through August 1

Students and children attend FREE all season long.
*Online Registration required

Learn more and reserve your Season Pass at www.SEISO.us

06/03/2026

The "Storm" section of Rossini's William Tell Overture comes after a peaceful sunrise and before the story's heroes rise up to fight for freedom. As the music grows louder and faster, the orchestra creates the sound of thunder, wind, and lightning sweeping across the Swiss mountains.

Rossini wasn't just painting a weather scene—he was foreshadowing the conflict and turmoil at the heart of the opera. The storm eventually passes, giving way to one of the most famous triumphant finales ever written.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony's 2026–27 season is packed with exciting musical journeys you'll want to experience in person.

Become a Season Pass holder and get tickets to 7 concerts for just $99.

That's 3 Masterworks concerts, and 3 Pops concerts plus a FREE ticket to the HollyDaze!

⏳ The $99 Season Pass offer ends August 1.

Get yours today at www.SEISO.us
Students and children attend all the concerts for FREE.