The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with its annual free concert on the lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “An American Salute” begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. There is no rain date for the concert. “The concert is a celebration of the...
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present “Czech, Please!” at the newly-renovated Hershey Theatre Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Maestro Greg Woodbridge will lead the orchestra on a vibrant journey through the music of Bohemia, showcasing the rich traditions of Czech composers such as Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák. Joining the Symphony is Dara Morales...
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled youth orchestra director to lead Powerhouse Strings, our developing string ensemble for students in 4th through 7th grade. This role is ideal for a string music educator or conductor passionate about inspiring young musicians and building a strong foundation for their orchestral experience. The youth...
The Hershey Symphony returns to the Hershey Theatre in March with a special celebration of the 80th anniversary of Carousel, the beloved musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Originally adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s play Liliom, this story moves from Budapest to the coast of Maine, brought to life with a cast of vocalists...
The Hershey Symphony will perform a tribute to Italian music on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Hershey Free Church with “Don’t Burn the Sauce!” Audiences are invited to savor the rich, passionate sounds of Italy with a program full of musical delights, including Respighi’s breathtaking Pines of Rome, all under the...
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to a special evening of Italian food, music, and celebration at its annual fundraising event, “Una Notte Italiana,” on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hershey Italian Lodge, 128 Hillcrest Road, Hershey. Guests will enjoy a delicious Italian buffet, a silent auction, and...
Tickets are on sale now for the Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Spectacular on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The musicians will bring the holiday spirit to the Hershey Free Church and perform beloved favorites and some exciting new arrangements under the...
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Maestro Greg Woodbridge appeared on Good Day PA to share his thoughts on the Hershey Symphony’s exciting 57th season. Click here to hear about all that the symphony has in store!
The Hershey Symphony will kick off its 57th season at the Hershey Theatre on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Hershey Free Church with “Let’s Be Franck: Music of France and Belgium.” This performance will include a selection of romantic and powerful music, featuring César Franck’s stirring Symphony in D Minor. “French...
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra proudly announces its 57th season, with a range of musical selections from classical masterworks to beloved musical theater hits. The symphony will split its season between the Hershey Free Church and the newly-renovated Hershey Theatre, its longstanding main venue. “The Hershey Symphony is poised to present a wonderful season of concerts...