--- title: Celebrating a symphonic journey with our musical postcards | Littleton Symphony Orchestra description: Join the Littleton Symphony Orchestra for the 2026-2027 season, celebrating nature's beauty through captivating performances and community engagement throughout the Denver metro area. Experience unforgettable music and inspiring themes. image: https://littletonsymphony.org/hubfs/LSO_logo-2.jpg --- - [Members](https://littletonsymphony.org/members) - [Openings](https://littletonsymphony.org/openings) - [Videos](https://littletonsymphony.org/videos) [![Littleton Symphony](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Littleton_Symphony_October_2024/images/LSO_logo.jpg?width=223&height=204&name=LSO_logo.jpg "Littleton Symphony")](https://littletonsymphony.org/?hsLang=en) - [Concerts & Tickets](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts) - [About us](https://littletonsymphony.org/about) - [Sponsors](https://littletonsymphony.org/sponsors-page) - [Donate](https://littletonsymphony.org/donate) - [FAQ](https://littletonsymphony.org/questions) - [Contact Us](https://littletonsymphony.org/contact) - **Our next concert!**   **October 23, 2026** **Catherine Sailer, Music Director and Conductor** **Guest soloist: David Korevaar, piano** **The Program Includes:** Gershwin, *An American in Paris * Howard Hanson,Symphony No. 2 ("Romantic") Beethoven,Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major **Doors open at 7:00 PM - Performance begins at 7:30 PM**   **Supported by The Max DiJulio Fund** - **November 7, 2026 - Free Family Concert** **Catherine Sailer, Music Director and Conductor** **The Program Includes:** Elgar, *Wand of Youth Overture* Mozart,Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550, I. Molto allegro Lili Boulanger, *D’un matin de printemps* Schubert, Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, I. Allegro Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, *Overture in C MajorJean-Baptiste Accolay, Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor* Guest soloist: Rocco Parada, Violin Liszt, *Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 * Saint-Saëns,Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, ("Organ"), IV. Maestoso – Allegro **Doors open at 2:00 PM - Performance begins at 2:30 PM** **Supported by The Rotary Club of Littleton** - **December 4, 2026 - Holiday Concert ** **Doors open at 7:00 PM - Performance begins at 7:30 PM** **Héctor Jardón, Conductor** **The Program Includes:** Smith, Jingle Bells Forever Mozart, Three German Dances Leontovych/Wilhousky, “Carol of the Bells” Jongen, Fantasie on Walloon Christmas Carols Brubaker arr, How the Grinch Stole Christmas Rutter, “Star Carol” Silvestri, A Christmas Carol Harris, Christmas Sing-Along Anderson, Sleigh Ride **43rd Season -  October 2026 through May 2027 Tickets on sale now!**   **Musicians, join the symphony!** **Principal and section openings available.** **[Get details and apply here.](https://littletonsymphony.org/openings?hsLang=en)** #### **Bringing world-class music and community engagement** #### **to the heart of Littleton, Colorado **   **President's Message** Welcome to Season 43! Through Musical Postcards, we invite you to travel with us as our concerts transport you across borders and eras. Our season opens this October, bringing you everything from the vibrant energy of Gershwin and the genius of Beethoven to a dramatic journey back to the Beginning of Time. Whether you are a longtime patron or joining us for the first time, subscription options and single tickets are now available for our globetrotting 43rd season. Thank you for your vital support—we cannot wait to share these unforgettable performances with you! **Nancy Oberg, Board President**   **The Littleton Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible, per the IRS rules. **   ## News and Announcements   #### **MUSICIANS: Join the LSO!** The Littleton Symphony currently has several openings, including principal viola, principal trumpet, second oboe, and others. [Click here for more information.](https://littletonsymphony.org/openings?hsLang=en)   ## The LSO Spotlight ### Join the LSO in welcoming **Ben Shafer** as our new **Executive Director!** We are excited for the leadership and energy he brings as we embark on our upcoming season together. ###### **Ben Shafer** grew up in North Carolina, where he first picked up the horn and found his path into music. He went on to earn his **bachelor's degree in music performance at UNC Charlotte** before heading west to Colorado, where he completed his **master's degree in horn performance at the University of Colorado Boulder**. He began building a life as a musician here, as Colorado quickly started to feel like home. Alongside his new role at the LSO, Ben continues an active career as a performing musician, serving as **Principal Horn of the Fort Collins Symphony and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra,** and performing with many ensembles in North Carolina, Colorado, Oklahoma, Montana and Wyoming. He also teaches horn as a professor at Regis University and a strong private studio, mentoring the next generation of players. Alongside his life on stage, Ben has long been drawn to the work happening behind the scenes. He currently serves as a **Board Member of the Fort Collins Symphony,** and previously served as **Committee Chair of the Orchestra Committee at the Cheyenne Symphony** and as a member of Cheyenne's programming committee. That experience, understanding how an orchestra is run, funded, and shaped season to season, gave him a love for the organizational side of music that led him to step into executive leadership at the LSO. Ben has also long believed that music belongs in conversation with the community around it. His recital Solely raised funds for the ACLU, and A Breath of Fresh Air explored the intersections of air quality, mindfulness, and art, reflecting a philosophy he hopes to carry into his work with the LSO. Outside of the office, Ben enjoys cooking, getting outdoors, meditating, and playing board games with friends. He lives in Northern Colorado with his wife, Katie, and their two cats, Tiresias and Hilde, and often a foster cat as well.  ![Ben Shafer headshot](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ben%20Shafer%20headshot.jpg?width=5464&height=8192&name=Ben%20Shafer%20headshot.jpg "Ben Shafer headshot") #### **Volunteer with the Littleton Symphony Orchestra** Receive free tickets, choose and save your seat, avoid long lines! How? Volunteer to help out at Littleton Symphony Orchestra concerts! We need music lovers who would be willing to help with the following: - Publications - Fundraising - Ushering and ticket-taking If you would be willing to become a part of the LSO's Volunteer Group, either call **303-933-6824** or email [info@littletonsymphony.org](mailto:info@littletonsymphony.org).   ### **2026-2027 Schedule** ******Purchase Season Tickets**** Save up to 20% off single ticket price. Includes the Classical Series and Holiday concerts. [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=lsorc) **Beethoven, *Piano Concerto No. 4*** Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30 PM [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/?show=346183) [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#2) **Free Family Concert** November 7, 2026 2:00 PM Admission is FREE! [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#3) **Holiday Concert** December 4, 2026 7:30 PM [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/?show=346185) [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#4) **Saint-Saëns, *Symphony No. 3*** February 19, 2027 7:30PM [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/?show=346186) [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#5) **Mendelssohn, *Symphony No. 4 “Italian”*** April 2, 2027 7:30 PM [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/?show=346186) [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#6) **Haydn, *The Creation*** May 7, 2027 7:30 PM [Purchase Tickets](https://app.arts-people.com/?show=346187) [More Information](https://littletonsymphony.org/concerts?hsLang=en#7)** **#### Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news and announcements ... ...or [join our mailing list](https://littletonsymphony.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) to receive our annual brochure. #### Stay Connected [![facebook](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Littleton_Symphony_October_2024/Images/facebook.png?width=28&name=facebook.png "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Littleton-Symphony-Orchestra/141192401895) Follow us on Facebook #### Concert Location Concerts are held at Littleton United Methodist Church unless otherwise noted. Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 South Datura Littleton, CO 80120 #### Contact Us - **Phone** Please leave a voicemail message at: [303-933-6824](tel:3039336824). We will return your call promptly. - **Email** [info@littletonsymphony.org](mailto:info@littletonsymphony.org) - **Mail** Littleton Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 1208 Littleton, Colorado 80160-1208 [![SCFD](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SCFD.png?width=1920&name=SCFD.png "SCFD")](https://scfd.org/) [![Littleton](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Littleton.png?width=1920&name=Littleton.png "Littleton")](https://visitlittleton.org/) [![first interstate](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/first%20interstate.png?width=1920&name=first%20interstate.png "first interstate")](https://locations.firstinterstatebank.com/co/littleton/200-w-littleton-blvd.html) [![Rotary Logo-2](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Rotary%20Logo-2.png?width=1920&name=Rotary%20Logo-2.png "Rotary Logo-2")](https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3759/) ![Max DiJulio](https://littletonsymphony.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Max%20DiJ.png?width=1920&name=Max%20DiJ.png "Max DiJulio") 2026 © Littleton Symphony Orchestra. ALL Rights Reserved.**