Springfield
Massachusetts
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
About Us:
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra performed its first concert in 1944, at its current home - Springfield Symphony Hall, which was originally built as the Municipal Auditorium. That performance received great reviews and was even recorded by the Office of War Information for rebroadcast to our troops overseas.
Today, the SSO is the largest Massachusetts symphony outside of Boston. It consists of over 80 musicians from the NE region of the United States and Canada, and holds many performances in a given season - as either the full orchestra or in ensemble formats. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is led by internationally acclaimed American conductor Kevin Rhodes, who has held the post since 2001.
The established mission of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is to maintain and develop a professional symphony orchestra that produces musical performances of high artistic quality; to entertain and educate our audiences; to expand and develop our audiences; and to sponsor related programs and concerts that enhance the musical life of the region we serve.
SSO concerts are typically broadcast over WFCR-FM, the area NPR station. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is the parent organization of two youth orchestras - the Springfield Youth Sinfonia (formally Young Person's Philharmonia) and the Springfield Youth Orchestra (formally Young Person's Symphony). Both of these ensembles offer young musicians a chance to play in a full orchestra, an option not offered in many schools.
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Grab Your Tickets for the 2024-2025 Season
Tickets are on Sale for the 2024-2025 Season! The 2024-2025 Springfield Symphony Orchestra season is set to begin on October 19, 2024, with New England Reverie at 7:30 pm. This love letter to New England marks Maestra Mei-Ann Chen's debut as the…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra News - Single Concert Tickets On Sale Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Tickets for the 2024-2025 Season The Springfield Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce that season tickets for our upcoming concerts will be available starting September 3rd. This season kicks off under the artistic direction of Mei-Ann Chen,…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2024-2025 Season
Coming Soon! 2024-2025 Season We are excited to announce our 2024-25 Season, beginning on October 19, 2024. This season, themed "A Tapestry of Music," will include nine concerts celebrating the universal language of music that transcends cultural,…
Read More »Support the Annual Fund and Your Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Farewell 2023-2024 Season From the melodies that echoed through our concert halls to the innovative performances that pushed the boundaries of classical music, the 2023/24 season was a testament to the unwavering commitment of our orchestra to…
Read More »Mei-Ann Chen Named as Artistic Advisor to the SSO
Mei-Ann Chen to Take on Artistic Advisor Role We are thrilled to announce a spectacular addition to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra as renowned conductor Mei-Ann Chen takes on the role of Artistic Advisor upon the start of our 2024-25 season.…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra Announces Symphony Chorus Auditions
Springfield Symphony Orchestra Announces Symphony Chorus Auditions Auditions to take place in January at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 34 Jarvis Avenue, Holyoke, MA The Springfield Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for new members on…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra News - December 27, 2023
Dear SSO Community, As 2023 draws to a close we reflect on an extraordinary year filled with triumphs and inspirational moments on stage and behind the scenes. We are proud to celebrate our 80th year in Springfield, marked by collaborations with…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra News - December 12, 2023
As we bid farewell to an extraordinary 2023, we reflect on a year filled with extraordinary music and unforgettable moments at the SSO. Our 80-year legacy of cultural enrichment in Springfield is a testament to the dedicated support from patrons…
Read More »Travel to Outer Space this Saturday, Nov 4th, at Our Heavenly! Matinee
Nicholas Hersh, Conductor Carl Nielsen Helios Overture Wolfgang Mozart Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter) Gustav Holst The Planets Embark on a voyage through space and time with music that explores the vast expanse of our Solar System. Beginning at the…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra : Support The Power Of Music
Play a Part in our 2023-2024 Season The excitement is building as we begin another extraordinary season of music with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. We are thrilled about the incredible concert programs we have lined up, as we push the…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra 15% off for New Subscribers
New Subscribers Save! New to our musical family? Get 15% off your first subscription for the 2023-2024 season! From timeless classics to contemporary marvels, our upcoming season features an incredible variety of musical magic. Enjoy this…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra Single Tickets And New Subscriptions On Sale August 30, 2023
Tickets Are on Sale Now! Tickets are officially available for our spectacular 2023-2024 season kicking off on October 14 at 7:30 p.m. with A Festive 80th Anniversary Year. The full season of 6 classical concerts and 2 pops concerts presents a…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra Announcing the 2023-2024 Season!
Announcing the 2023-2024 Season: Honoring Inspiring Music & Unforgettable Moments Full Event Listing Celebrate captivating melodies and breathtaking performances in the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's 2023-2024 Season! Enjoy invigorating…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2023-2024 Season Preview is Here
Our 80th Anniversary Season is Here! We are thrilled to kick off our 80th Anniversary Season on October 14 with the triumphant "A Festive 80th Anniversary Year" concert. Conducted by Mei-Ann Chen and featuring guest violinist Amaryn Olmeda, this…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra News -June 22, 2023
The energy around Springfield was palpable as the community came together for the flag-raising at Court Square and then filled Symphony Hall to enjoy our first annual Juneteenth Concert Celebrating Freedom. We are grateful to Guest…
Read More »Grand Finale of the Springfield Symphony and Youth Orchestra's Unforgettable Season
Meet the Guest Performer: Matt Haimovitz This Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm marks the SSO's finale for the 2022-23 season with Beauty Amid Chaos. The season has been filled with incredible performances by our talented Orchestra and guest performers…
Read More »Two Year Labor Agreement Reached with SSO Musicians
This is a great day for Springfield and for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. For the SSO to survive and thrive we need all parties working in harmony (literally!) and in the same direction to bring this magnificent music and our talented…
Read More »Donate to Jewish Family Services of Western MA for a Chance to Win Tickets
Support JFSWM Refugee Resettlement Program We are partnering with Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts to support their Refugee Resettlement Program. This initiative offers crucial resources and aid to refugees from various countries,…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra - Meet the Fearless Women Award Recipients
Fearless Women Awards: March 11 We are pleased to honor 10 incredible women as part of our first-ever Fearless Women Awards initiative at this Saturday's concert. The full list of recipients includes: Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colón…
Read More »Springfield Symphony Orchestra News - February 22, 2023
Mardi Gras this Saturday with Byron Stripling Make your plans to join Byron Stripling and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for Mardi Gras this Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm. We are turning Downtown Springfield into New Orleans for an evening…
Read More »Paul Lambert Named As President And CEO Of The SSO
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced the appointment of the Symphony’s Interim Director Paul Lambert, to the position of President & CEO, removing Lambert’s interim status. Lambert joined the SSO as Interim…
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