Broadway Karaoke Experience
Jilly's Music RoomCome 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!
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 […]
Join us for a high-energy evening like no other as the Akron Symphony Orchestra presents its first-ever Dueling Pianos Fundraiser! Two pianists go head-to-head in a lively, interactive performance where the audience picks the songs and the music never stops. Bring your friends, make your requests, and get ready for a night of fun, music, and laughter, all from the lobby of E.J. Thomas Hall, in support of the Akron Symphony Orchestra. TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF NOON, THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Join us at 3:00 P.M at Tallmadge High School for the annual Akron Youth Symphony Fall Concert. Come see the future of musical excellence in action under the direction of AYS Director and ASO Associate Conductor, Eric Benjamin. Tickets are $10 or free for children under 10 years old with any adult ticket.
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, […]
Come see the Gospel Meets Symphony choir perform at the Metro RTA Transit Station on December 2nd at 6:00 PM! This performance is entirely free and open to the community.
Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7 pm at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for the Akron Bicentennial musical event of the year! “A Concert For Akron, By Akron“ will feature all Akron performers and/or composers in a culminating celebration of our City’s musical heritage and talent. Featuring Akron’s premier musical ensemble, the Akron Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Christopher Wilkins, our Bicentennial Concert will honor and highlight musical figures of the past and present. Join us in the lobby at 6 pm for our Community Expo featuring Bicentennial sponsors and partner organizations, as we bring […]
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 […]
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
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.
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 ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT, AND IT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR A […]