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Board Packet
Rita Program
Personnel Director Outline
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Bring the music to life—literally. Our upcoming concert, River Rhythms, is a journey through river-inspired works, each one an essential part of the experience. You can help make it happen by sponsoring one of the featured pieces. Whether it’s the grandeur of Grofé’s Mississippi Suite, the mystery of Lyadov’s Enchanted Lake, the iconic flow of Smetana’s Vltava, or the bold spirit of Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony, your gift supports the musicians who bring these works to life.

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$100 – Lyadov: The Enchanted Lake

Help us bring this shimmering miniature to life. Your gift supports the rehearsal time and finesse needed to capture its mysterious, magical glow.
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$200 – Grofé: Mississippi Suite
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Sponsor the bold, jazzy spirit of this all-American journey down the Mississippi. Your support helps us cover extra instrumentation and performance materials.
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$300 – Smetana: Vltava (The Moldau)

This beloved tone poem flows through folklore and sweeping Czech landscapes. Your sponsorship helps us bring in a guest conductor and cover the cost of string parts and rentals.
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$400 – Schumann: Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”
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Our grand finale! This five-movement portrait of the Rhine is full of joy, grandeur, and rhythmic drive. Your support helps us meet the full orchestral needs of this powerful symphony.
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Saturday, July 26 at 7:00PM
Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew | 263 W 86th St at West End Ave
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Let the music flow. River Rhythms brings together sweeping works inspired by the world’s great rivers—from Grofé’s bold Mississippi Suite to Smetana’s beloved Vltava and Schumann’s majestic Rhenish Symphony. Featuring assistant conductor Eric Shen and guest conductor Derek Weagle, this program captures the beauty, power, and movement of water through music.
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Click below for full details and to buy tickets.
River Rhythms
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Join soprano Cassandra Douglas and Litha Symphony for a one-night-only concert performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s comic gem, Rita. This whirlwind tale of love, mistaken identity, and marital mayhem bubbles over with wit, melody, and mischief. With Douglas lighting up the title role and Donizetti’s signature flair on full display, Rita promises a hilarious and heartwarming evening of operatic fun!
Tickets & More Info
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7:00
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Friday, March 7, 2025:
An Evening of Chamber Music

Celebrate the renewal of spring with Litha Symphony’s talented assistant conductors! Featuring works by Bach, Martinu, Copland, and more.

​For more information, use the links below!
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Admission: $20
8:00 PM at St. John's in the Village
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Saturday, May 17, 2025:
Masterworks for Chorus and Winds:
Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale & Litha Symphony


For more information and to buy tickets, use the link below!
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Admission: $20
8:00 PM at St. Ignatius of Antioch
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Our 2024 Summer Season is here!
Choose a card below to see what fate has in store for you...
The Sounds of Destiny
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Programming new works—such as Ludvico Einaudi's work in this performance—is a treat for community ensembles like Litha. Your sponsorships are what allow us to rent these fantastic works and cover the licensing fees to perform them.

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Mozart: Overture to 'Don Giovanni'
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Your sponsorship of ​$250​ will cover the cost of printing the concert programs for The Paths of Fate.
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Einaudi: Experience
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Sponsoring $300 ​for this piece will cover the cost of maintaining this website for a single year.
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Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande
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With a sponsorship of $400, we will have the opportunity to rent a large piece of percussion equipment for a single performance.
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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, Op. 36
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Your $600 sponsorship will go towards the rental fees & licensing for new and contemporary music.
Saturday, June 29, 2024:
The Sounds of Destiny:
Gala Fortuna


More information out soon!
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Admission: $30 General Admission, $60 VIP Seating
7:00 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles
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Saturday, July 27, 2024:
The Sounds of Destiny:
The Paths of Fate


More information out soon!
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Admission: $25 Pre-sale, $30 Door
7:00 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles
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Saturday, August 24, 2024:
The Sounds of Destiny:
Tragedy Unbound


More information out soon!
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Admission: $25 Pre-sale, $30 Door
7:00 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
New Year's Eve with the New York Festival Singers

6:00pm Performance
Trinity Lutheran Church in Manhattan 
164 W 100th St, UWS

​Admission: $15
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Upcoming Events

2023

Saturday, December 31, 2022:
New Year's Eve with the New York Festival Singers

7:00 PM at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle

Kick off your New Year's Eve celebrations with a charming chamber concert featuring the New York Festival Singers with musicians from Litha Symphony Orchestra. The performance is set to begin after New Year's Mass including selections from Handel's Messiah and more.

​Admission: $10 suggested donation
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Saturday, August 26, 2023:
Summer Romance:
Lost Love & Heartbreak


7:00 PM at Church of the Holy Apostles

Drawing inspiration from heartbreak, our 2023 Finale will put emotions on center stage for an incredible performance not to miss.​ Featuring Sara Pearson and Teresa Cheung.

​Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
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* all outdoor events are weather permitting and subject to cancellation

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GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Litha Symphony is proud to be participating in #GivingTuesday this year and every year.​

​From now until December 31st, we're raising $3,000 to help us fulfill our mission of creating fantastic classical performances for our community and memorable opportunities for our musicians. These funds will go towards all of our fantastic events in 2023.

​Use the link below to show your support by making a tax-deductible donation.
Make A Donation
Litha Symphony is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible, as allowed by law.
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Holiday Caroling

We're partnering with Urbanspace to share some holiday cheer at the Union Square Holiday Market. Come shop, eat, and hear some wonderful wintry favorites by Litha Symphony musicians! We'll be out starting on Thursday, November 17, and then Sunday afternoons starting on November 20th through December 18th.
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