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 30, 2023, at 7:30 pm on the lawn of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. No tickets are necessary and admission is free to the public. Parking is free and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or...
Remember being together in person to raise money for the symphony? We’re thrilled to be able to gather again, and this gala will look a bit different from those we’ve done in the past! We’ll have special guest jazz musicians, small ensembles from the orchestra, and heavy hors d’oeuvres in the Fountain Lobby of the...
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...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestra Sandra Dackow for a gorgeous selection of Italian classics. The performance will include Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz, “Summer” from Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Giuseppe Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore, and Capriccio Italien by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Internationally-known violinist Holly Workman will join us for...
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. We’re thrilled to have guest artist Clayton...
Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Greg Woodbridge over Valentine’s Day weekend for a romantic night of classical music. Selections include Overture to Die Meistersinger by Richard Wagner, the Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto, and Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony. We’re proud to be joined by special guest artist Andreas Oeste, principal oboist of the...
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...