AYS Spring Concert
Join the Akron Youth Symphony for the 2025 AYS Spring Concert at Garfield CLC on May 18th at 3 PM. Tickets are $10 for general admission. Children under 10 can get free tickets with general admission purchase.
Join the Akron Youth Symphony for the 2025 AYS Spring Concert at Garfield CLC on May 18th at 3 PM. Tickets are $10 for general admission. Children under 10 can get free tickets with general admission purchase.
Come out to belt your favorite show tunes and enjoy a night of fun and singing from 7-9 PM the first Wednesday of every month at Jilly's Music Room, in support of the Akron Symphony Chorus!
Come out to belt your favorite show tunes and enjoy a night of fun and singing from 7-9 PM the first Wednesday of every month at Jilly's Music Room, in support of the Akron Symphony Chorus!
Come out to belt your favorite show tunes and enjoy a night of fun and singing from 7-9 PM the first Wednesday of every month at Jilly's Music Room, in support of the Akron Symphony Chorus!
The season begins with an electrifying evening of symphonic grandeur. Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture is a jubilant celebration of popular song, including the universally recognized “Gaudeamus igitur.” Angela Cheng, Oberlin Conservatory Professor of Piano, then takes center stage for Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a rarely heard work of deep lyricism and virtuosic brilliance. The evening reaches its peak with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Titan, a sweeping and emotionally charged masterpiece that showcases the full power of the orchestra. After performing Mahler’s Third and Second Symphonies in recent years to great acclaim, the Akron Symphony Orchestra is excited to kick off […]
Come out to belt your favorite show tunes and enjoy a night of fun and singing from 7-9 PM the first Wednesday of every month at Jilly's Music Room, in support of the Akron Symphony Chorus!
We’ve loaded this concert with cinematic drama. Eidelman’s world premiere of The Tempest evokes a storm of Shakespearean mystery, Elfman’s Sleepy Hollow casts an orchestral chill through the hall, while Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead is gorgeously gothic. Finally, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite swoops in and sets the evening ablaze. It’s mythical, magical, and musically magnetic in the best way. This one’s for the movie lovers, the fantasy fans, the thrill-seekers. You don’t need to know classical music to enjoy it… You just need a pulse! All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The […]
This performance of Messiah: Part 1 and the triumphant Hallelujah chorus will transport audiences with its grandeur and spirit. The program begins with William Boyce’s Ode to the New Year 1758, a lively and celebratory work, followed by composer and lost local legend Julia Perry’s Ye Who Seek the Truth. Hadyn's charming and impressive Trumpet Concerto closes the first half. Finally, the Akron Symphony Chorus joins the ASO to deliver the true might of orchestral power necessary for Handel’s Messiah—a piece widely recognized and beloved by audiences. A full stage of choral and orchestral energy awaits audiences this November. Justin Kohan, […]
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive evening of music, joy, and community spirit. Our annual Holiday Pops concert is packed with beloved holiday classics and a few surprises to keep you smiling all night long. Sing along to your favorite tunes, marvel at the dazzling sounds of the full Akron Symphony Orchestra, and let the spirit of the season fill the hall. Perfect for the whole family, this cherished tradition is your chance to make unforgettable memories and start the holidays on a high note. All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts […]
What do you get when you blend the elegance of Beethoven, the soul of Ellington, and the sparkle of Bernstein? A concert that dances. Beethoven’s Seventh isn’t just “good.”... Wagner called it the “apotheosis of the dance.” It’s yet another joyous display of brilliance out of one of music’s all-time greats. University of Akron professor Chris Coles, our saxophone soloist, brings the cool to the Duke’s Three Black Kings, and Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances round it all off with jazzy brilliance. We open the night with a special debut of UofA student Sarah Hegenderfer’s Clearing of Snow. This […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WEATHER. ALL TICKETS PURCHASED HAVE BEEN REFUNDED. The Akron Youth Symphony (Celebrating its 70th year) and the Akron Youth Philharmonic (Celebrating its 40th year) present the 2026 Akron Youth Orchestras Winter Concert, taking place at the Guzzetta Recital Hall in Akron, OH. January 25th at 3:00 P.M.
Join the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the powerhouse voices of the GMS Choir for a one-of-a-kind musical experience that blends the soul of gospel with the grandeur of the symphony. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Feel the energy of gospel classics reimagined with full orchestral brilliance, and be swept away by a sound that moves hearts and lifts spirits. For over three decades, this Akron tradition has united generations, created unforgettable memories, and earned its place as one of the city’s most iconic events. Don’t miss the music, the passion, and the joy […]