LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Symphony Association is excited to announce that new brass and woodwind players will join the expanded Youth Orchestra in the November concert.

The concert will take place on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.

This has been the dream of conductor, Sue Condit for several years.

“We now have a group of students who are excited about playing in an orchestra,” said Condit. “All are currently playing in their high school band and were recommended by their music teacher.”

The Youth Orchestra will begin the November concert with Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged by Richard Meyer.

This piece premiered in 1887 for full orchestra after Rimsky-Korsakov changed his mind about scoring for a solo violin with orchestral accompaniment.

Meyer’s arrangement features a clarinet solo and several sections of the original Capriccio Espagnol.

Continuing on with composer, Rimsky-Korsakov, the orchestra will play Dance of the Tumblers, from the opera Snow Maiden. Based on folk and fairy tales, this highly colorful and energetic piece is a favorite of all audiences.

Reserve tickets now for the opening season fall concert set for Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Soper Reese Theatre. General admission for the 2 p.m. concert is $25 or $30 for premium seating. Lake County Symphony Association members receive a $5 discount.

Open rehearsal starts at 11 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults and is free for those under 18.