Indianapolis Symphony Blog

Hi Everyone:

Wow, it has been a long long time since I wrote.  But, I have enjoyed reading so many of our guest bloggers contributions these last few weeks.

Thought I would suggest how to enjoy an evening out of doors listening to the music of one of the 17 full time orchestras in 'the land'. 

First you show up to Marsh Symphony on the Prairie!!   Of course, you can go through our box office or Marsh and get tickets (possibly a nifty 'table') in advance.   Bring a blanket or portable chairs and a cooler.  Within this cooler we often see:  grape pop, orange pop, cream soda, oops I forgot wine from Napa Valley (been there) Brown County (been there) France (aw nuts, have not been there).  

Food, such as: artichoke dip (California), salsa (Mexico), every type of food you can imagine.  Eat, drink and listen.....relaxing is a great thing to do.  Relax and leave the music playing to us.  Actually I often see professional musicians from throughout the state in our Conner Prairie audience.


I see people in their 90's and 'good' little ones with their parents.  Plenty of room and plenty of sky.  And plenty of stars (in the sky).



Please do check our schedule out on our world class website and I , and 87 of my closest friends, will look forward to seeing you.

Here is another 'list of ten':  how about instruments you might see and hear on stage:

1.  Contra bassoon - big and sounds really low
2.  Anvil
3.  Indian flute
4.  Alto sax
5.  Piccolo
6.  Orchestra chimes - sound like church bells
7.  Wagner tuba
8.  Piccolo timpani
9.  Alto flute
10.E flat clarinet

To name only a few...................................

Best to All!!

PAUL BERNS