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.
Save the date for the Akron Symphony Speaker Series, and join us as Executive Director Paul Jarrett has a candid and in depth conversation with Gospel Meets Symphony Choirmaster Jonathon Turner. The Akron Symphony Speaker Series will be Friday, January 30th at 6:00PM at Emmanuel Christian Academy located at 350 S. Portage Path, Akron. Tickets are $30 with light soul food dinner included. Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring the Gospel Meets Symphony experience to the community every season. TICKETS GO OFF SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 26th AT NOON
Join us for Broadway Karaoke! This fun and free event is open to all voices and ages*, taking place the first Wednesday from 7-9 PM, every month at Jilly's Music Room. Come grab a few minutes of limelight alongside our live piano accompanists and rotating musical hosts, singing your favorite showtunes and Broadway classics. No experience necessary! *under 18 with adult
Call for Art: Akron Symphony Orchestra’s 2nd Annual Music and Art Juried Concert Exhibition The Akron Symphony Orchestra invites artists to participate in the 2nd Annual Music and Art Juried Concert Exhibition, held in conjunction with our performance of Mozart & Vivaldi on March 7, 2026 at E.J. Thomas Hall. This unique event provides an opportunity to showcase your music-inspired artwork to an engaged audience of music and art enthusiasts. Deadline for Submissions: February 6, 2026 OVERVIEW: Accepted artists will receive a free ticket to the March 7th concert of “Mozart & Vivaldi”. All artists that apply regardless of acceptance […]
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 […]
There’s something hypnotic about this program. You get the elegant wit of Mozart, the shimmering beauty of Vivaldi, and the surprising spice of Stravinsky and Romero. ASO’s own Jenny Robinson on piccolo will charm and impress you during the concerto, and the whole night feels like a spring breeze — light, crisp, and invigorating. If you’ve never heard how playful and virtuosic Vivaldi’s music can be, this is your chance. Paired next to one of Mozart’s final and most graceful symphonies, this concert is like sonic sunshine. The Akron Symphony Orchestra is also excited to announce the 2nd annual Music […]
Join us for Broadway Karaoke! This fun and free event is open to all voices and ages*, taking place the first Wednesday from 7-9 PM, every month at Jilly's Music Room. Come grab a few minutes of limelight alongside our live piano accompanists and rotating musical hosts, singing your favorite showtunes and Broadway classics. No experience necessary! *under 18 with adult
Join us on March 15th at Tallmadge High School as the Akron Youth Symphony led by Eric Benjamin and the Akron Youth Philharmonic led by Doug Bayda come together to present the annual Side-by-Side concert. It's a highlight of the youth orchestras season, this year, celebrating 40 years of the AYP. Concert begins at 3:00 P.M. with tickets just $10, or free for children under 10 years old with any adult ticket.
Buy Tickets Please join us in honoring Renée and Guy Pipitone for their decades of devoted service to the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Through their leadership as Past Presidents of the Board, their tireless efforts in chairing and hosting numerous events, and their steadfast philanthropic support, they have enriched the organization and all who are part of it. The Akron Symphony Gala "Blue Skies" on March 20th, 2026 will be a tribute to their enduring contributions and to the many lives they have touched. Single Tickets are on sale NOW!VISIT blueskiesgala.givesmart.com for tickets, tables and sponsorship opportunities!
Join us for Broadway Karaoke! This fun and free event is open to all voices and ages*, taking place the first Wednesday from 7-9 PM, every month at Jilly's Music Room. Come grab a few minutes of limelight alongside our live piano accompanists and rotating musical hosts, singing your favorite showtunes and Broadway classics. No experience necessary! *under 18 with adult
GUESTS ATTEND FOR FREE. TO REGISTER TO PERFORM CLICK "BUY TICKETS" Did you play in band or orchestra in high school? Is your instrument awaiting you in your closet? (Or at your parent’s house?) Here’s your chance to blow the dust off and relive some of your favorite musical experiences! Maestro Christopher Wilkins invites YOU to make music alongside the professionals on stage at EJ Thomas Hall. Community members will join members of the Akron Symphony in readings of some of classical music's greatest hits in a casual, fun, social setting. April 7, 2025 – On Stage at EJ Thomas […]
This concert feels like hope. Copland’s Appalachian Spring is an American masterpiece… gentle, powerful, and full of wide-open skies and quiet triumph. Pair it with Clyne’s haunting Wild Geese and Sibelius’s heroic Symphony No. 2, and you’ve got a concert that soars. It’s both nostalgic and fiercely modern. It’s deeply human, and unmistakably beautiful. Bring tissues; this is the kind of concert programmed to pull the emotions out of you. All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set by the University of Akron, masks are optional for all […]