"Reinventing the wheel" is this season's theme for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Artistic director Bohuslav Rattay showed his wheels when he roared up on his Harley-Davidson to introduce and conduct his musicians.
With light laughter from the audience, he was greeted with a gold cape to wear while he led the ensemble.
This spectacle was just one part of the MSO's all-ages concert at Minnetrista on Wednesday night.
Last night's theme was the circus, with musical selections including "Dance of the Tumblers" and "The Magnificent Seven."
Before the circus could begin, three artistic acts took the stage.
First were belly dancers, who entertained their audience as they performed to Middle Eastern music. There were four dancers in this act, and they performed during one of the orchestra's songs.
With a barbershop style, Magic City Music Men, an all-male choir, took the stage after the dancers. The group also sings at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Tuesdays. The third and final warm-up act was the Minnetrista Theatre Preserves.
During the show, each song had an act with it. The first of the acts was the Muncie Ballet, with little ballerinas in vibrant colors holding hula hoops.
During "The Magnificent Seven," a horse and its rider trotted out to entertain the crowd.
There were about 1,000 people in attendance, along with several vendors. Baskin-Robbins provided beverages, ice cream, and popcorn.
One section of the audience had tables set up for people to have a meal during the performance, a group that included Ball State President Jo Ann Gora.
Sally Parsons performed with the MSO as a substitute Wednesday.
"There is nothing else that takes you out of yourself," Parsons said about making music.
For a listing of upcoming MSO performances, go to munciesymphony.org.
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