On Sunday, Nov. 8, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, with music director Randal Swiggum, will perform "Westminster Abbey: The Art of Being English" celebrating the rich musical tradition of the British culture.

Two performances are scheduled at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Blizzard Theatre in the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. To learn more about EYSO, visit eyso.org, or call the EYSO office at (847) 841-7700.

Tickets can be purchased at the ECC box office in the Arts Center, by phone (847) 622-0300, or online at www.elgin.edu/arts. Ticket prices are $23, $18 for seniors and $14 for students.

"Westminster Abbey" is the first concert of the EYSO's 34th season celebrating the architecture of great music. Westminster Abbey is not only an architectural jewel, but also a host to coronations, funerals, and events of state for over a thousand years. The glorious music celebrates the soul of the British nation.