2026-2027 Season Schedule | 2026 Summer Pops
All performances will be held in the Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center in Burnsville unless otherwise noted.
Mick Sterling Presents - Elton and Billy Symphony Songs
Sunday, Oct 11 2026 at 7:00 pm (Note the new time!)
Featuring Mick Sterling and the Dakota Valley Symphony
Mick Sterling Presents and The Dakota Valley Symphony are presenting a dream show for any fans of either Elton John or Billy Joel in a one of kind show called ELTON AND BILLY SYMPHONY SONGS.
Imagine a 14 piece band joined by the 50-piece Dakota Valley Symphony conducted by Steven Ramsey in a night full of the symphonic hits and deep tracks of two of the most beloved singer-songwriters in Rock and Roll history!
Led by Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and Midwest Hall of Fame Recipient Mick Sterling, the show features full-throated and beautiful versions of Elton classics such as LEVON, DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART, TINY DANCER, YOUR SONG and many more, along with Billy Joel classics such as SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT, SAY GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOD, NEW YORK STATE OF MIND, PIANO MAN and many more.
Those in attendance will be in rare air this very special night. Don't miss this incredible show with a stage full of nearly 70 musicians and singers!!
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A Musical Christmas Carol
Sunday, Dec 6 2026 at 2:00 pm
Featuring Jake Endres and the Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus
Mick Sterling Presents - An Andy and Bing Christmas
Sunday, Dec 20 2026 at 2:00 pm
Featuring Mick Sterling and the Dakota Valley Symphony
Masterworks Concert
Sunday, Feb 7 2027 at 2:00 pm
Featuring the Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus
Florence Price: Piano Concerto in D Minor in One Movement featuring Osip Nikiforov, piano
Young Artists Concert
Sunday, Apr 18 2027 at 2:00 pm
Featuring the Dakota Valley Symphony and our annual Young Artists Competition winners.
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