The Danville Symphony Orchestra (DSO) continues its 2023-24
season and Music Director search Dec. 2 nd with its annual Christmas concert “Nothin’ but the
Blues Christmas” in the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.
On Saturday, December 2 nd at 7:30 pm, guest conductor and candidate for the DSO’s next Music
Director, Matthew Sheppard, will lead the DSO through a program featuring bluesy hits and
Christmas classics. This concert will also feature internationally renowned jazz-gospel vocalist
Shayna Steele, who was named Jazziz Magazine Editor’s Choice World Class Vocalist in 2023.
“Nothin’ but the Blues Christmas” is made possible by the Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation.
Tickets are still available for the Dec. 2 concert, with seats remaining on the main floor and
balcony for $35 and $45. Students with a valid ID can buy tickets for $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at danvillesymphony.org, or by calling (217) 443-5300. Tickets
are also available at the DSO office at 715 West Fairchild Street, Danville. Hours 1-5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
