Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor Pops Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the music shell at Clinton’s Riverview Park. The concert is free and open to the public in appreciation for public support through the past 71 years.
Conductor Brian Dollinger has programmed some light classics, movie sound tracks, and patriotic music for the 50-member orchestra to play. They include Morton Gould’s “American Salute;” the Viennese overture “Light Cavalry;” themes from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, and E.T. In case of rain, the concert will be played at Clinton Middle School.
Listeners should bring a lawn chair or blanket for the grassy seating area in the park. Food trucks will be available. Beginning at 5:30, the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center will have musical activities available for families in the park.
On Saturday evening, May 31, Friends of the Symphony will host a Cabaret event as a benefit for the Symphony. A bountiful appetizer buffet, delightful entertainment, and good fellowship are planned at River Arts Center’s “The Bassment,” 229 Fifth Avenue South, in Clinton. Space is limited, so reservations must be made by telephone at 563-212-6075. Admission is $25 per person.
The concert marks the close of the orchestra’s 71st concert season. Founded in 1954, Clinton Symphony Orchestra has been sustained with ongoing financial support from area residents, from Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois. A 72nd concert season of six concerts will begin in September.
Additional information for all events is available on the Symphony’s website at www.clintonsymphony.org. and on Facebook.