The Danville Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with the Danville Children’s Choir for the “Stars of the Silver Screen” concert on Sat., Apr. 30 at the Fischer Theatre. The program includes music from famous movies like the Harry Potter series, To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone with the Wind, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, and Danny Elfman’s Batman.

Jeremy Swerling returns as the DSO maestro along with an orchestra comprised of some of the region’s top musicians.

For the children’s chorus, Brent Lockhart is leading students from Northeast Elementary School in the song “When You Believe” from Disney’s Prince of Egypt. Marty Lindvahl will direct the children in singing and dancing to music from The Lion King.

A 34-year music educator, Ms. Lindvahl has enjoyed an illustrious career conducting show choirs and musical groups throughout the Midwest, including the Danville Barbershop Chorus. She is also the featured vocalist for the popular jazz band, Doc Ashton and the Root Canals.

Ms. Lindvahl says that the children are eager to perform in this concert, which the pandemic had delayed for two years. “They’re certainly excited about The Lion King’s music and the opportunity to perform on the Fischer stage with the orchestra,” she says. “The audience will experience the enormous amount of energy and electricity that the children’s choir brings to their performances, but especially so now after they had to wait since 2020 to be able to perform in this concert.”

The 7:30 p.m. concert has nearly sold out, but some tickets remain on the main floor and balcony for $35. Students with a valid ID can buy tickets for $10.