Soundtrack of Your Imagination: 2025 Children's Jubilee Photos

 Thanks to all of the musicians, booth presenters, Heritage Center staff, and patrons who made participated in this year's Children's Jubilee.

Program and article at https://osucedarcity.blogspot.com/2025/10/childrens-jubilee-soundtrack-of-your.html

Here are a few photos thanks to musicians and friends:

Violinists with OSU Music Director Carylee Zwang

Shellee Younkin, OSU Education Director

In addition to the music we also had numerous art, science and music activities before the concert in the lobby, downstairs and upstairs. Many thanks to the community and SUU presenters who provided lots of fun activities.

Lisa Cox, Amy Gold, and Shellee Younkin helped direct operations.

Tickets for concerts at myosu.org

Concert Photos for Stage Meets Screen, Oct. 9, 2025

 Thanks to everyone involved with the Oct. 9 concert. It was fun having dancers and vocalists join the the orchestra.  Full program at https://osucedarcity.blogspot.com/2025/10/program-for-oct-9-2025-stage-meets.html

Brandon Burk as King George with "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton

Richard Bugg recreates Tveye from Fiddler on the Roof 

The One That I Want from Grease with Illyria Joseph and Conner Thornton

Dancers and vocalists from SUU and Cedar Valley Community Theater for the Greatest Showman

Melinda Pfundstein and Kristin Briggs for Defying Gravity

Seasons of Love with dancers and vocalists from Cedar Valley Community Theater

A few of the dancers and vocalists before the concert

Getting ready for the concert with conductor Carylee Zwang and narrator Melinda Pfundstein. 

Lobby music before the concert with Sunny Chen and Ethan Templin

After the concert with Sarah Solberg and Stacie Carlson.

Children's Jubilee: The Soundtrack of Your Imagination

The Soundtrack of Your Imagination
By Amy Gold

Music evokes memories and sparks imagination. Some favorites from Broadway, film, and American composers are on the program for the popular Children’s Jubilee with the Orchestra of Southern Utah, on Saturday, October 11, at the Heritage Center. Admission is “Pay what you can,” with non-perishable food donations covering one admission going to the SUU Hope Pantry. All ages, including babies, are encouraged to attend and enjoy this community celebration of music and creativity.

Lobby activities begin at 12 noon with face painting by Brenda Griffith, interactive instrument play with Stan Szczesny, and a sound design booth with Kolby Clarke. Families can also explore SUU STEM circuit boards, try on costumes in the photo booth, and enjoy a variety of hands-on exhibits. Community and university partners—including the Cedar City Arts Council, Cedar City Children’s Musical Theater, SUU Arts Fusion, and Cedar Valley Community Theater—will share interactive science, art, and music experiences. Performances by Cedar High students and a green screen activity from Gateway Preparatory Academy add to the fun.

A shorter concert designed for families begins at 2 p.m. with the orchestra. Highlights include Mary Poppins: A Symphonic Fantasy, a West Side Story medley, and selections from The Phantom of the Opera, all showcasing the magic of Broadway and film music. Audience members will also enjoy Believer, previewing the upcoming Rock Gold: Volume Three concert with soloists Andrew Briggs, Michael Cox, Mari Hobson, and Sabrina Williams. Kristin Briggs and Melinda Pfundstein join the orchestra as soloists for Defying Gravity from Wicked. In recognition of America250 celebrations, the concert also features quintessential American pop from the Beach Boys as part of “America’s Playlist.”

Carylee Zwang directs the orchestra. “The Children’s Jubilee is a favorite musical day for me. We love the energy of the children and we have chosen music that is fun and exciting for them,” she said. “We appreciate all of the community helpers who provide family activities and make this event so special.”

Since 2004, OSU has presented family matinee concerts, with the very first Jubilee earning national recognition at the League of American Orchestras in Washington, D.C. with the Sally Parker Education Gold Ribbon Award. The original concept—to integrate science and art with music for a memorable experience—remains at the heart of this beloved tradition. The Children's Jubilee is sponsored by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, The Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Cedar City RAP Tax, Charles  M. and Gloria F. Parrish Foundation and ABA Possibilities. 

For more information on the orchestra, visit myosu.org or follow OSUCedarCity on social media.

Who: Orchestra of Southern Utah

What: Children's Jubilee - the Soundtrack of Your Imagination

Where: Heritage Center

When: Saturday, Oct. 11. Activities start at 12 noon. Concert at 2 p.m.

Why: For a fun family afternoon for all ages, including babies 

How: Music, art and science activities including a special concert designed for children. Admission is Pay as You Can. Canned food welcome for the SUU Hope Pantry

 

Program for Oct. 9, 2025: Stage Meets the Silver Screen

Concert Program: