Burlington, Iowa, Sept. 15, 2025 – Burlington Civic Music Association’s 96th season kicks off later this month with six live performances, featuring a dramatic and unforgettable collaboration with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
All shows begin at 7 p.m., with general admission (no reserved seating) at the intimate, art-deco Burlington Capitol Theater.
‘Season overview:
The Secret Agents, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 – A swinging tribute to the 1960s featuring sax, trombone, guitar, bass, drums and dynamic vocals. Expect songs from Bobby Darin, Mel Tormé, Johnny Rivers, The Association and more.
- The Mexican Brass, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 – Classical-meets-pop brass quintet with an eclectic repertoire spanning opera, jazz and beyond — celebrating 20 years of international touring.
- David Burnham: Broadway and Beyond, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 – Broadway and national tour standout, and the former Flyero in “Wicked,” Burnham brings his powerhouse singing and performance to Burlington.
- Invoke with pianist Clarice Assad, Thursday, March 26, 2026 – A genre-defying ensemble meets a Grammy-nominated pianist in a vivid blend of bluegrass, jazz and beyond.
- Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Friday, April 24, 2026 – Jazz royalty: Dave Brubeck’s sons perform “Take Five” live, along with other timeless arrangements.
Besides these five performances, Burlington Civic Music and the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will co-present the moving “Voices of Light” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Capitol Theater.
This multisensory experience merges the legendary silent film “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928) with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra and choral accompaniment performing Richard Einhorn’s evocative composition. This collaboration offers a blend of cinematic, choral and orchestral artistry. A preconcert social event with complimentary hors d’oeuvres begins at 5:30 p.m.
Season and single tickets are available by calling 319-752-0336 or visiting the Burlington Civic Music Association at www.burlcivicmusic.com.