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Hershey Symphony Opens Season with “Fire and Fantasy”
The Hershey Symphony will kick off its 58th season at the Hershey Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM with “Fire and Fantasy.” The concert will include Weber’s Der Freischütz and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite along with other selections. “Our first concert of this season celebrates storytelling, with music chosen from opera, ballet, and...Continue reading→
Hershey Symphony Relaunches Youth Orchestra for Grades 4 through 6
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the return of Powerhouse Strings, a youth orchestra for string musicians in grades 4 through 6. This season marks the return of this popular ensemble, which has been on hiatus since 2020. Dr. Mara Thompson has been selected to direct the group. “I am delighted to welcome young orchestra...Continue reading→
Hershey Symphony Invites Families to “Unwrap the Music” at Free Children’s Concert
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites young people and their families to experience live orchestral music at “Unwrap the Music,” a free children’s concert, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Hershey Theatre. This community concert will introduce young listeners to the many unique sounds of the symphony orchestra. Under the direction of...Continue reading→