Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble of university students, community members and professional musicians dedicated to playing the classics – old and new – with outstanding guest artists from around the world. The enthusiastic support of Eastern Shore music lovers fosters a community of excellence centered on live symphonic performance. Below are our upcoming Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Events:
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SSO's Next Performances
Moment with Mozart
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Experience an evening of passion, brilliance, and spontaneity featuring acclaimed pianist Dynasty Battles performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Celebrated for electrifying cadenzas and an imaginative performance style, Battles brings a rare blend of classical elegance and fearless creativity to the stage. Join us for a concert where timeless masterworks meet the thrill of the unexpected.
Blue Notes and Evergreens
Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the warmth and colors of the season as the Stephen Philip Harvey Quartet, led by award-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger Stephen Harvey, joins the symphony for a festive evening of music. Blending beloved holiday favorites and winter-inspired classics with rich jazz harmonies and sparkling improvisation, Blue Notes and Evergreens offers a fresh, sophisticated take on the cozy, nostalgic sounds of the season we all love.
Family Concert: Seuss Meets the Symphony
Friday, March 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Imagination leaps off the page and onto the stage in Seuss Meets the Symphony! Join Michael Boudewyn and the creative team of Really Inventive Stuff for a delightfully interactive musical adventure featuring Lorenzo Palomo’s symphonic adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches and Haydn’s whimsical Toy Symphony. Filled with storytelling, laughter, playful surprises, and audience participation, this family-friendly concert introduces audiences of all ages to the wonder of orchestral music through the world of Dr. Seuss and inventive theatrical fun.
Reel Characters, Real Classics
Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Uniting a cornerstone of the cello repertoire, Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D minor- performed by acclaimed cellist Douw Fonda- with music associated with beloved screen characters by Danny Elfman, James Horner, and others, Reel Characters, Real Classics is a multimedia concert celebrating memorable characters and stories across concert, screen, and gaming worlds.
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The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non-profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. The SSO is also supported by a grant from the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council.
Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
