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Elaine Hagenberg and James Deignan appear alongside J.S. Bach in the Billings Symphony Chorale’s program, which turns from hope beyond this life toward love, gratitude and action in the present. The concert has two performances at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral.
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Bach’s “Ruht wohl” is the program’s clearest named work, but “For a Better World” is framed as a conversation between Baroque hope and present-day responsibility.
The Billings Symphony describes the Baroque outlook through J.S. Bach’s “Ruht wohl,” a work it connects with solace and hope beyond this life. Its account of contemporary composers Elaine Hagenberg and James Deignan shifts attention to love, gratitude and action in the present. Together, those references set up a contrast in where listeners might look for hope.
The event description names Bach’s work and the two contemporary composers, but does not give a complete repertoire or performance order. Treat the names as a guide to the concert’s theme, not a full setlist.
Further reading: For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · For a Better World - VisitBillings.com ↗
Dr. Steven Hart is the conductor and is in his 18th season directing the Billings Symphony Chorale. He is a music professor at Rocky Mountain College, where he teaches private voice, vocal pedagogy and conducting.
Hart’s biography describes an ensemble-preparation approach that draws on sports psychology, neurolinguistics, theater, music history and vocal pedagogy. It also notes his Outstanding Montana Choral Educator award. That profile offers context about his work, not a guarantee of particular rehearsal choices or additional performers for this concert.
Further reading: For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗
Construction of the present St. Patrick church began in 1905. Its cornerstone was laid in 1906, and the building was dedicated in 1908. After the Diocese of Great Falls became the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in 1980, St. Patrick was named a co-cathedral.
That history places the Chorale’s performance in a significant downtown institution. The listing is for a Billings Symphony concert, not a parish service.
Further reading: Saint Patrick Co Cathedral - Our Story ↗ · For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗
The Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances are listed as the same program at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral. The announced musical frame pairs Bach’s future-facing hope with contemporary attention to love, gratitude and action; no separate program variation is listed.
The performances are Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 15, at 3 p.m. Ticketing information lists scheduled end times of 9:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. The Symphony separately estimates around 70 minutes of music.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · For a Better World | Billings Symphony ↗
The Symphony lists reserved front rows at $40, general admission at $30, and student or under-30 tickets at $20. Its separate Young Friends Program describes $10 college or graduate student tickets, subject to availability in Tiers 2, 3 or 4 and requiring a college ID. The program says these tickets are available at the door without advance purchase; check with the Symphony to confirm whether the offer applies to this Chorale performance.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · Young Friends Program - Billings Symphony ↗
The Young Friends Program’s free K–12 terms name eligible Classic Series concerts, excluding The Nutcracker, and Sukin Series concerts in Tiers 3 or 4. They do not list this Chorale Series concert, so a free K–12 ticket is not confirmed for this performance. No general age policy is stated for the concert.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · Young Friends Program - Billings Symphony ↗
The Symphony leaves attire to the audience, whether casual or dressy. Its concert guidance also welcomes applause after a movement as well as at the end of a complete work; listeners may call for an encore if they wish.
The Symphony advises contacting its box office at 406-252-3610 with accessibility questions. It lists the Telecom Relay Service at 711 for telephone assistance. The published information does not establish the cathedral’s concert entrance, accessible seating or other venue-specific arrangements.
The concert is at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral, 215 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101. The Symphony lists a free parking lot across the street. City meters vary from two to ten hours and are free after 5 p.m. and on weekends; follow posted street-parking restrictions.
The Symphony also lists two free accessible parking spaces on North Broadway in front of U.S. Bank. That parking information does not establish an accessible route into the cathedral or concert seating.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · For a Better World - VisitBillings.com ↗
The event information gives the destination address but no transit directions; map links can calculate a route from your starting point. For questions about the cathedral’s concert entrance or accessibility arrangements, contact the Symphony box office at 406-252-3610. Telephone assistance is available through the Telecom Relay Service at 711.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · Accessibility - Billings Symphony ↗
No. The Symphony names Bach’s “Ruht wohl” and the contemporary composers Elaine Hagenberg and James Deignan, but does not publish a complete work list or order.
No free ticket is confirmed here. The program lists free K–12 admission for eligible Classic Series concerts, excluding The Nutcracker, and Sukin Series concerts; it does not list this Chorale Series performance.
For a Better World - Billings Symphony ↗ · Young Friends Program - Billings Symphony ↗
215 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-02 against the linked sources.