News
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Join us for a Zoom conversation with Music Director Glen Cortese, March 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM http://tinyurl.com/ZoomCortese ... Read More
Friday, January 28, 2022
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony will perform composer Valerie Coleman’s “Seven O’Clock Shout” as part of our concert at Proctors Theatre on February 6th. “Shout” is an anthem inspired by the tireless frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic and the heartwarming ritual of evening serenades that brought people together amidst isolation to... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Thanks to Joe Dalton and the Times Union for this article on Artistic Director, Glen Cortese. A Celebration of Two Great Heroes features pieces by Copland, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Coleman – 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6 at Proctors Theatre. ... Read More
Saturday, January 22, 2022
One of the signature pieces on the program “A Celebration of Two Heroes” is Aaron Copland’s stunning “Lincoln Portrait”, commissioned during the early years of World War II by conductor Andre Kostelanetz for a program of three new works by American composers. Copland chose excerpts from Lincoln’s own words... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hello, Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony friends and family. We are so happy to announce that the SSSO is returning to the MainStage at Proctors 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6. The program, “A Celebration of Two Heroes”, features Aaron Copeland’s “Lincoln Portrait” and Mendelssohn’s “Reformation Symphony” honoring Martin Luther. The SSSO also plans... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Join special guest vocalist Jeanine Ouderkirk, as the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra presents “Poinsettia Pops,” 7 p.m. Saturday, November 27 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga. It will be a great way to both wrap up your Thanksgiving weekend and get you started on the Holiday Season. WMHT-FM’s interview with Music... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, October 22, 2021
Join Artistic Director Glen Cortese at the Pre-Concert talk, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24 The box office will open at 1:30 p.m. Artistic Director Glen Cortese will present a pre-concert talk in the chapel. Note that the chapel is inside the venue so you must have your ticket to attend... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, October 15, 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 As a community-based symphony orchestra, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra consists of both paid and volunteer musicians. Individuals who wish to become a paid member or paid substitute must successfully pass an audition. We hold blind annual auditions for open seats and/or placement on the substitute list.... Read more » ... Read More