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Special thanks to the Willmar Arts Fund of the Willmar Area Community Foundation for financial assistance and for supporting WASO. This orchestra is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
 
2025-2026 season performance schedule
Join us for another wonderful year of music in Willmar. All concerts take place at the Willmar Education and Arts Center, 611 5th St. SW. Doors open a half-hour before the performance, unless noted otherwise.
Performances are scheduled as follows:
"Cosmic Harmonies"
3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
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Doors open at 2:00 PM with Outer Space Themed Activities for ALL AGES:
2:00-2:50 Art Gallery
• MN Astronomical Society (Mark Job)
o Telescope lessons with a moon tapestry
o Gravity Buckets – Find out what things weigh on different planets
o Make and Take Star/Constellation Wheel
o Mark’s still photos of space and incredible video of Aurora in ND sky
• Photo Op Booth with Space Theme (Free photos by photographer Amanda Orlowski)
• Northern Lights Room – Step in and watch the “sky” light up!
• Make and Take Art - Northern Lights Mountain Scene with Soft Pastel Chalk
• Meteorite Mystery (Ages 12 and under) – Break open a “mysterious meteorite” for a surprise!
• Outer Space Trivia Challenge
• Moon Landing Toss Game – If you can land the astronaut on the moon, win a prize!
• Solar System Scramble
• Register for door prizes (Look for the star balloon!)
o SMSU (Marshall) Planetarium Tickets for up to 56 people for private show of your choice! ($150 value)
o PreK-1: Rocket Ship Play Tent
o Grades 2 and up: Lego Creator 3-in-one Space Robot (#31164)
 
"Sounds of the Season"
3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
"Masterworks"
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
"Young Artist"
3 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026
Concert tickets are
$15 for adults.(Attendees 18 and younger are free, but require a ticket for entry.)
Tickets are available at the door with cash, check, or credit.
Season tickets are $48 for all four concerts, and may be purchased at the first concert on Oct. 26, 2025. (or before from a member)
Tickets may be purchased from WASO members, or by contacting us at WillmarOrchestra@gmail.com
Support the orchestra 
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra is a 501 (C) (3) non profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. |
