Topeka Symphony Orchestra’s “Billy the Kid” Concert Rescheduled to March 21st

The Topeka Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s “Billy the Kid” has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. At Washburn University’s White Concert Hall. The concert, initially slated for January 24th, was postponed due to inclement weather. [WIBW]

A Western Ballad in Music

The program centers around Copland’s “Billy the Kid Suite,” a function that has grow synonymous with the sound of the American West and significantly influenced music in Western films. [WIBW] Peter Blum, representing the TSO, noted the piece’s foundational role in shaping the musical landscape of Western cinema. [WIBW]

Program Details

In addition to Copland’s “Billy the Kid Suite,” the concert will feature:

• Boyer’s “Fanfare, Hymn, and Finale” [Aaron Copland]
• Cuong’s “Re(new)al” [Aaron Copland]
• Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” [Aaron Copland], [Topeka Symphony Orchestra]

Ticket Information

Tickets for the March 21st performance are available for purchase in advance at TopekaSymphony.org. [WIBW] All previously purchased tickets for the original January 24th date will be honored. [WIBW]

2025-2026 Season Theme

The Topeka Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-2026 season is themed around “bingeworthy” stories and music, drawing parallels to popular prestige television. [Topeka Symphony Orchestra] Kyle Wiley Pickett is the Music Director and Conductor for the season. [Topeka Symphony Orchestra] All concerts are held at White Concert Hall, Washburn University, Topeka, KS unless otherwise noted. [Topeka Symphony Orchestra]