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Two Duke Ellington works sit among selections by Gershwin, Vernon Duke, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hoagy Carmichael in the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s April 3 program at Viterbo Fine Arts Center.
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The first half of Salute to The Big Band gives Duke Ellington two separate entries: “Caravan,” arranged by Ployhar, and “Ellington!,” arranged by Custer. They share the program with works credited to Gershwin, Vernon Duke and Various, making the published sequence a useful guide for listeners choosing between composer-specific selections and broader big-band titles.
The April 3 concert opens with Gershwin’s “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” arranged by Chase, followed by Vernon Duke’s “April in Paris,” arranged by Sayre. Ellington then appears twice in a row: “Caravan,” arranged by Ployhar, and “Ellington!,” arranged by Custer.
“Big Band Fantasy,” credited to Various and arranged by Deane Kincaide, completes the five selections before intermission. The two Ellington titles are distinct program entries with different credited arrangers; the listing does not provide further detail about their musical treatment.
Further reading: Salute to The Big Band - La Crosse Symphony Orchestra ↗
After the break, the sequence moves to “On Stage with Cole Porter,” arranged by Warrington, and Rodgers’ “Music from ‘Flower Drum Song,’” arranged by Bennett. Hoagy Carmichael’s “Star Dust,” arranged by Hermann, follows.
The finale is “Salute to the Big Bands,” credited to Various and arranged by Custer. Across the nine listed selections, the program pairs works identified with individual composers and songwriters with two broader titles credited to Various.
Further reading: Salute to The Big Band - La Crosse Symphony Orchestra ↗
The published order places five works before intermission and four after. The detailed sequence and arrangers are outlined above.
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra lists the performance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Its page says the box office opens at 6:30 p.m.; it does not state when audience entry begins.
The concert is at 929 Jackson Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
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The event page links to ticket purchases. The supplied event information does not state a ticket price or seating options.
For audience-entry, age-policy, parking or accessibility questions, contact the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at 608-783-2121 or [email protected].
The event venue is Viterbo Fine Arts Center, 929 Jackson Street, La Crosse, WI 54601. The official event page links to a map that can calculate directions from your starting point; it does not identify a particular audience entrance.
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The event information does not give parking, transit or accessibility details. Contact the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at 608-783-2121 or [email protected] to confirm arrangements relevant to your visit.
The concert is scheduled for 7:30–9:30 p.m. on April 3, 2027. The orchestra lists the box office opening at 6:30 p.m.; audience-entry time is not specified.
At Viterbo Fine Arts Center, 929 Jackson Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
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The event page links to ticket purchases, but the supplied event information does not state prices or seating options.
Dustin and Dominique Luecke are listed as hosts.
The event information does not state an age policy or provide parking and accessibility details. Contact the orchestra for current guidance.
929 Jackson Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-03 against the linked sources.