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PEC INC. MASTERWORKS SERIES
All performances at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater at 7:30 PM
We’ll share conductor information after we announce our new Music Director!
Ravel & Stravinsky’s Firebird
October 17, 2026
Early 20th-century Paris comes alive: Ravel’s sparkling Piano Concerto is performed by Syracuse University professor Scott Cuellar, and Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite provides a fiery conclusion!
Echoes of America
November 14, 2026
John Adams’ surreal Chairman Dances, Jake Heggie’s intimate lyricism, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring trace a voyage from drama to renewal. Vocalist Nikola Printz joins us for this show.
Heroic Aspirations
January 16, 2027
Jon Nakamatsu returns for MacDowell’s Piano Concerto No. 2, alongside Dai Wei’s shimmering The Dancing Moonlight and Beethoven’s bold Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.”
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
March 6, 2027
Ravel and Mozart bookend this program that features virtuosic Camillus-native and internationally renowned percussionist Michael Burritt performing his own Marimba Concerto.
Brahms Requiem
April 10, 2027
Brahms’ A German Requiem speaks to the heart from its gentle opening to its radiant conclusion. The Syracuse University Oratorio Society joins us for this special performance.
Shostakovich Symphony 5
May 1, 2027
Syracuse University professor Natalie Draper’s Energy and Light opens a program with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto featuring Elina Vähälä and Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 5.
SLUTZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION POPS SERIES
Sean O’Loughlin, Principal Pops Conductor
All Shows at Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
American Songbook
October 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod is featured in an American Songbook program curated by Sean O’Loughlin.
Holiday Pops
December 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM (Saturday) & December 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Sunday)
The Voice winner Sofronio Vasquez joins the Orchestra for upbeat holiday favorites, with the Syracuse Pops Chorus and Syracuse Gospel Collective in this festive tradition.
Movie Magic
January 30, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Feel your favorite movie moments come to life as the Orchestra performs selections from film as you’ve never heard them before.
Icons: The Voices that Changed Music
February 27, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Starring Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, this program celebrates hits by icons like Michael Jackson, Price, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Billy Joel Songbook
April 3, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Tony DeSare’s signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel.
*SPECIAL!*
Game Day at the Orchestra
April 24, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the rich sports culture of Syracuse through music, with a program curated by Sean O’Loughlin and featuring local sports celebrities!
RAPID RESPONSE MONITORING CASUAL SERIES
All Performances at St. Paul’s Syracuse at 3:00 PM
Harmonious Winds
October 11, 2026
The Syracuse Orchestra wind section shines in this concert that features Gounod and Dvořák, two contemporaries focused on clarity and balance.
Celebration at St. Paul’s
November 8, 2026
Our friends at the Syracuse University Oratorio Society join us to ring in the 200th Anniversary of St. Paul’s Syracuse! Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite & Rutter’s Magnificat provide the live soundtrack.
Voices of Spring
January 10, 2027
Shake off the winter blues with Strauss Jr.’s Voices of Spring and Delius’ On Hearing the First Cuckoo of Spring, plus Brahms’ warm and lyrical Serenade No. 2.
Strings of Hope
February 7, 2027
This spotlight on the string section includes Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Honegger’s Symphony No. 2. Principal cellist Heidi Hoffman is featured as a soloist.
Latin Rhythms
March 14, 2027
The works of Arturo Marquez, Alberto Ginastera, and Juan Pablo Contreras highlight the rhythmic vitality and vibrant spirit that define Latin American orchestral music.
Baroque Splendor
April 18, 2026
Handel’s lively Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, a concerto featuring Syracuse University organ professor Anne Laver on St. Paul’s organ, and Bach’s Suite No. 3 with the beloved “Air on the G String” will have you reveling in the splendor of the Baroque era.
COMMUNITY BANK & ONEGROUP CANDLELIGHT SERIES
All Shows at Inspiration Hall at 7:00 PM
Halloween by Candlelight
October 24, 2026
From John Williams to Danny Elfman to the Monster Mash, this candlelit concert has no shortage of recognizable Halloween tunes. Principal cellist Heidi Hoffman is featured in Diane Jones’ Soul Dance.
Christmas by Candlelight
December 12, 2026
This concert blends classic and contemporary holiday sounds, culminating with a spirited audience singalong!
Valentines by Candlelight
February 13, 2027
Experience an evening of romance, lyricism, and timeless melodies in this concert of love and longing. The Orchestra is joined by special guest vocalists from the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music for this performance.
SYRACUSE SOUNDS OF MUSIC ASSOCIATION KIDS SERIES
All Shows at Inspiration Hall at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM
The Haunted Orchestra
October 24, 2026
Get ready for a fun (and slightly spooky) adventure in music! Come in costume and march in our costume parade!
The Snowman
December 12, 2026
The magic and wonder of The Snowman, created by Raymond Briggs over 40 years ago, continues to enchant families and fans today. We’ll be showing the film as the orchestra provides the score live.
Additional information about The Snowman is available at www.thesnowman.com
The Snowman © Snowman Enterprises Limited
Vibe
March 20, 2027
Get your STEAM on! VIBE is a symphonic exploration of the incredible world of sound. Enjoy the music while learning more about the science behind it!