Bizet, Carmen in a concert version

A Sherman Symphony Orchestra Presentation

The final concert of this thrilling season on April 27, 2013 is another

audience favorite, Carmen: just the mention of her name gets the blood flowing! There has never before been a more seductive and memorable opera, filled with recognizable tunes. The SSO performs a concert version with a huge chorus, children's choir, and fabulous soloists. The projected text in English brings this incredible story to life.

Featured performers Wayne Crannell, tenor and Sylvia Rivers, soprano with performances by the Southeaster Oklahoma State Univiersity Choirs, Stacy Weger, Director; Austin college Shoirs, Wayne Crannell, Director; SSO Children's Chorus, Sylvia Rivers, Director. 

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra began as the Sherman Civic Orchestra in 1966 with community musicians getting together under the baton of Cecil Isaac, professor of music at Austin College in Sherman, TX, to perform the Beethoven First Symphony.  Over time this initial group grew to include professional players and a permanent place on the schedule of Community Series, Inc. concerts.

In May of 2002 the SSO moved into its new home, Kidd-Key Auditorium, near downtown Sherman.  Performances in this beautiful hall have attracted new and even larger audiences.  The space includes over 1200 seats and an acoustic balance that affords every seat a great experience.  In the fall of 2012 the SSO began regular broadcasts of performances on CBS-12 KXII.  The performances are reaching an even greater audience than ever before in north Texas and southern Oklahoma. 

Performances begin at 7:30 pm, April 27, 2013 at Kidd-Key Auditorium in Sherman.  Kidd-Key Auditorium is located at 400 Elm Street, Sherman, Texas, 75090. The entrance is located on the east side of the Sherman Municipal Building. Parking can be found in the north parking lot or along the streets surrounding the municipal grounds.Wheelchair accessibility is available at the south entrance of the building. 

Tickets are available at Community Series website, or call (903) 813-2251.  Tickets are also available at the door the night of the concert.

There are lots of great events and activities scheduled for April and May in the Lake Texoma area.  Catch all the action, all the fun, and all the adventure on www.texomaconnect.com.  Come visit us soon!