Phil Burkhart conducts the Owatonna Community Symphony Orchestra which has a concert Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in St. Johns Lutheran Church 1301 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna. The orchestra is comprised of some very accomplished musicians from as far away as Decorah, Iowa. One of the selections is called "Adoration" and will feature 112 Owatonna High school strings students playing with the orchestra. Burkhart touts the Owatonna music program among one of the best in the midwest.