Performing under the baton of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Music Director Paul Haas, and fresh on the heels of a stellar season kickoff in September SoNA continues its 2024-25 mainstage season at Walton Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 9 with Futuristic Fantasia: SoNA Goes Sci-Fi! The orchestra’s first pops concert exclusively featuring classic pieces from science-fiction movie soundtracks. 

If you’ve ever wanted to “go where no one has gone before,” this is your concert, and SoNA will be your guide.  

Having received so many requests over the years for a sci-fi film-based concert, the orchestra’s programmers finally obliged and have gathered everyone’s favorites – from music featured in iconic movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Everything Everywhere All at Once, to original scores from some of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.  

“For this upcoming concert, our mission is to explore strange new worlds and to go where no orchestra has ever gone before!” says SoNA executive director Ben Harris. “Join us as we present an exciting program of original music from classic sci-fi movies and TV shows like Star Wars and Star Trek, as well as beloved selections from the classical canon that have been featured in sci-fi films, including Claire de Lune and The Blue Danube Waltz. This performance will be out of this world – literally!” 

The program will also include selections from contemporary movies such as Independence Day, Captain America and X-Men, as well as from popular video games like Halo.  

The season continues in December with the return of two audience favorites. SoNA celebrates the magic and beauty of the holidays with two performances of A Very SoNA Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7, a pops concert showcasing holiday classics and featuring the SoNA Singers and special guest soloists. On Sunday, Dec. 8, The Snowman: A Family Concert features a special screening of the runaway hit film complete with live orchestral soundtrack. 
 
2025 starts strong with Jupiter Rising, a special Sunday matinee performance on Feb. 16 featuring Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major (Jupiter). And the season ends with American Voices: Rhapsody in Blue on Saturday, April 19 featuring George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue.  

Single ticket prices for SoNA’s mainstage performances are $37-62, based on seating preferences. SoNA also offers a sampler subscription giving patrons the chance to save money while also securing the best possible seats at three or more of the season’s remaining concerts. Discount student tickets are also available with a student photo I.D, and children under 18 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket (limited quantities).  

To purchase tickets, visit  waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.