Maestra Sandra Dackow conducts a rockin’ evening of Sir Elton John’s greatest hits featuring the full Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Rock Band. Songs include “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Levon,” “Your Song,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Rocket Man,” “Daniel,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Circle of Life,” and many more. Guest artist Clayton Lee (pictured) will be...
A Central Pennsylvania tradition, the Hershey Symphony’s “An American Salute” concert is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm on the lawn of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. No tickets are necessary and admission is free to the public. Parking is free and attendees are...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Greg Woodbridge over Valentine’s Day weekend for a romantic night of classical music. This one-time-only performance will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. Audience members will enjoy Antonin Dvořák’s New World Symphony and the Vaughan-Williams Oboe Concerto featuring guest artist Andreas...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they ring in the season with their Holiday Spectacular on December 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. A local tradition, this holiday-themed concert will feature both beloved classics and exciting new arrangements, all under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. Musical offerings include favorite carols, Mannheim Steamroller’s...
October 2022 The Hershey Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of three new staff members to replace longtime executive director Paul Metzger, who recently moved out of the area. Susan Cort has been named executive director of the Symphony. In her role, she will manage day-to-day operations of the organization including working with conductors and the...
October 2022 Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Hershey native and Metropolitan Opera singer Brandon Cedel at Fall Classics, Friday, October 28, 2022 at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre. Cedel, a graduate of Hershey High School, now appears in celebrated opera houses in Europe and the United States. He will perform famous pieces for...
August 2022 Season subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 season of The Hershey Symphony Orchestra. The season kicks off Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 8 p.m. with “Broadway Showstoppers,” featuring vocal selections by Broadway performers Jonathan Shew and Rebecca Robbins. The concert will be conducted by Maestro Greg Woodbridge. The...
August 2022 After 28 years with The Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Executive Director Paul Metzger is stepping down from his role. Metzger has served as executive director for ten years, was the founder and leader of the well-known Hershey Big Band and was the principal percussionist with the orchestra. “It’s a bittersweet to leave the symphony...