Sailing: Soft Rock Hits of the 70s & 80s

SAILING: Soft Rock Hits of the 70s and 80s
Conductor Eric Garcia
May 2 & 3, 2026
Morrison Center

Set sail on a nostalgic journey through the breezy, laid-back sounds of soft rock music from the 70s and 80s. Yacht Rock defined a generation and continues to be prevalent throughout pop culture today. Morgan James, Doug Wamble and John Scarpulla join the orchestra to lead you on a musical voyage performing hits from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins and many more.

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Join Musicologist Bradley Berg and Music Director Eric Garcia (and special guests) as they guide you through the music you are about to hear, providing an enlightening look at the repertoire and composers before the performance begins. Bring your questions! Please gather inside the concert hall by the stage.

Matinee Pre-Concert Talk starts at 12:45 pm (for 2:00pm Sunday)
Evening Pre-Concert Talk starts at 6:15 pm (for 7:30pm Saturday)

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