Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians, soloist, and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, February 6th at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! Snag tickets here with the link in our bio! ...

Give away alert! Friend of the CSO and global sensation Andrea Bocelli has given us two tickets to opening night of his 30th anniversary tour starting right here in Columbus!! He will perform his widely acclaimed 1997 breakthrough album Romanza which sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

Here’s how you can win:
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👉 Follow @columbussymphony on Instagram and Facebook
👉 Tag at least three friends

Our winner will be chosen randomly and contacted via direct message on Friday January 30th. Winners must respond within 24 hours! ...

Congratulations to Sara Given, our Jr. Strings Director and Orchestra Director at Hilliard Heritage Middle School, who has been named the 2025–26 Ohio String Teachers Association School Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Given will be formally recognized during an awards ceremony on Thursday, January 29, at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in String Music Education, with an emphasis in String Pedagogy, from The Ohio State University, and earned her undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education from Ohio University. In addition to her work in the classroom, Ms. Given is a frequent guest conductor and clinician, presenting clinics for organizations such as the National Association for Music Education, the American String Teachers Association, the Ohio Music Educators Association, and the Midwest String Teachers Workshop. Her writing has been published in The Triad Journal for Music Education and Strings Magazine. ...

Cold outside? ❄️
Not a chance inside the Ohio Theatre. 🔥🎶
Trade your winter coat for goosebumps (the good kind) and warm up with the Columbus Symphony this weekend as we perform Mozart’s Requiem! It`s powerful, dramatic, and absolutely unforgettable. The hall is cozy, the music is transcendent, and honestly… this is way better than staying home.

Bundle up, come downtown, and let Mozart do the rest. 🖤✨ ...

Congratulations to Vince Huzicka, our Chamber Strings Operations Coordinator for winning 2026 OMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator! "in just five years, Vince has emerged as one of Ohio’s most innovative and impactful orchestra educators. His vision, creativity, and student-centered approach have transformed programs in both Lakewood and Upper Arlington, inspiring hundreds of young musicians.

A few highlights of Vince’s exceptional impact:
Doubled middle school orchestra enrollment in Lakewood through dynamic programming, inclusive recruitment, and contemporary performance opportunities.
Created after-school ensembles, summer camps, and mentorship programs that blend classical, electric, and rock styles.
Serves as a statewide leader: OMEA South Central Region Chair-Elect, 2024 All-State Orchestra Chair, clinician, adjudicator, and mentor for young educators.
Colleagues, students, and families consistently describe him as visionary, inspiring, and wise beyond his years."

Congrats Vince! ...

Due to the predicted severe weather conditions for Sunday, we regret to announce that the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra’s concert at the Davidson Theatre has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The safety of our students, families, staff, and crew is our highest priority. If you purchased a ticket to this concert, you will receive a refund within 7 business days.

We thank you for your continued support of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra!

Friday and Saturday`s showings of Mozart`s Requiem will be performed as planned. ...

This captivating concert features the world premiere of Jeffrey Mumford’s new double concerto for violin and cello, a stunning fusion of rich textures, innovative harmonies, and intricate dialogue between the orchestra and soloists Lauren Cauley, violin, and Mariel Roberts Musa, cello. The program culminates with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”), a work that takes listeners on a journey through expansive soundscapes of emotion, from robust triumph to serene reflection.

Tickets with the link in our bio!

Enjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday, that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.

This concert is dedicated to the memory of Rhoma Berlin by the Berlin Family.

This world premiere of Jeffrey Mumford’s floating layers interwoven in expanding brightness is made possible by Jack and Zoe Johnstone and the Committee for the Johnstone Fund for New Music of The Columbus Foundation. ...