The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is selling an NFT commemorating the historic performances of Mahler’s First Symphony by members of the DSO and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra last spring. Read more here.
Nashville Symphony Musicians have ratified a 3-year agreement and a return to full-time work. The musicians could not be more eager to return to the stage and begin making beautiful symphonic music once again for our beloved audiences. (Melinda Whitley, Committee Chair) Read more here.
Asian composers reflect on careers in Western classical music. Read more here.
The Utah Symphony will perform at a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read more here.
Thomas Wilkins has been named Principal Guest Conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Read more here.
The Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra continues its outdoor series at the Waikiki Shell through August 2021. Read more here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra receives $1.5 million from the state of Maryland to continue its turnaround, the first year of a multi-year bridge of support appropriated to the BSO. Read more here.
Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to pass legislation reallocating $1 million in federal CARES Act funding to the Jacksonville Symphony. Read more here.
North Carolina Symphony announces its upcoming season. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra announces music director Osmo Vanska's final season as conductor. Read more here.
The fate of the MET Opera’s fall season lies in its orchestra pit. Read more here.
Houston Symphony names Juraj Valčuha as new music director. Read more here.
Mark C. Hanson to exit San Francisco Symphony after four years as top executive. Read more here.
The Cleveland Orchestra will receive a $6 million grant for venues shuttered in part or completely due to the pandemic. Read more here.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces its full fall and holiday 2021 programming at Symphony Center. Read more here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra holds first indoor concert since 2020. Read more here.
San Francisco Symphony begins a summer of outdoor concerts. Read more here.
The Boston Symphony returned to its summer home for its first in-person performances since March 2020. Read more here.
Utah Symphony and Opera go full steam ahead. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates its first full concerts in more than a year. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra announces outdoor parks concerts. Read more here.
An updated Conference Agenda and an Agenda for those attending online are now available on the Conferences page.
This summer the Utah Symphony performs 25 live concerts in 12 cities throughout their state. Read more here.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra opens its Tanglewood season on July 10th. Read more here.
Click here for a photo gallery of the Fourth of July fireworks at the Louisville Orchestra concert.
More concerts have been added to the San Diego Symphony's 2021 inaugural season at Rady Shell. Read more here.
I invite you to join us in Jacoby Hall as we celebrate the joy of life through symphonic music. When shall we live if not now? Steven Libman, Jacksonville Symphony President. Read more here.
San Francisco Symphony returns with an expansive 2021–22 season. Read more here.
Grand Rapids Symphony announces summer concert schedule. Read more here.
Beginning with this weeks' opening night concerts, the Grant Park Music Festival returns to full-capacity audiences for its 2021 season. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra announces its 2021–22 season. Read more here.
A return to live music! Click here for the 2021 calendar for The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Festival.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the inaugural concert of the TCU Amphitheater. Click here for photos.
The L.A. Phil lays out its 2021-22 lineup for a Disney Hall homecoming. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces its 2021-22 season, a return to Heinz Hall in September. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents 7th NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute. Read more here.
San Francisco Opera announces its 2021–22 season. Read more here.
Jacksonville Symphony will open to full capacity for 2021-22 season. Read more here.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center to merge. Read more here.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will debut at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival. Read more here.
Boston Symphony Orchestra announced plans to reopen Symphony Hall and resume in-person performances for a complete season starting in September. Read more here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announces free summer concert series. Read more here.
Utah Symphony heads outdoors for the return of its community concert series. Read more here.
Renovating its hall, New York Philharmonic plans a roving 2021-22 season. Read more here.
The Houston Symphony announces 2021–22 season, Andrés Orozco-Estrada's final one as Music Director. Read more here.
Music Director Louis Langrée to leave Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra after 2023-24 season. Read more here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra sends off Marin Alsop with televised gala. Read more here.
The city of Jacksonville could send $1 million in pandemic relief to the Jacksonville Symphony. Read more here.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra will return with a live, indoor, in-person season. Read more here.
Dallas Symphony to host 2021 Women in Classical Music symposium. Read more here.
Click here for details about the 2021-22 St. Paul Chamber Orchestra season.
Columbus Symphony announces summer concert series for 2021. Read more here.
2021 Conference Registration is available here for in-person and online attendance.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces new season, return to full capacity. Read more here.
New York City Opera announces the appointment of a new Music Director and Principal Conductor. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents virtual Pride Celebration June 13-18. Read more here.
Kansas City Symphony announces 2021-22 season. Read more here.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announces in-person 2021-22 season. Read more here.
Louisville Orchestra announces 2021-22 season. Read more here.
San Francisco Symphony plans concerts through the summer. Read more here.
Utah Symphony releases summer 2021 concert schedule. Read more here.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra names Eric Jacobsen as their new music director. Read more here.
Click here for details about the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's new season, which includes diverse composers.
Symphoria’s 2021-22 season embraces quality, diversity and flexibility. Read more here.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes live audiences back to Kleinhans Music Hall this week. Read more here.
Grand Rapids Symphony found new ways to perform during COVID-19 and is pivoting back for a new season. Read more here.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announces summer 2021 programming. Read more here.
Utah Symphony will perform near state's natural wonders in August. Read more here.
MET Orchestra Spotlight Series finale announced. Read more here.
After 14 months, Osmo Vänska and the Minnesota Orchestra prep for a live audience. Read more here.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer 2021 concert series. Read more here.
North Carolina Symphony returns with live outdoor Summerfest concerts. Read more here.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra unveils free outdoor concerts SLSO On the Go. Read more here.
National Symphony Orchestra announces 2021-22 season. Read more here.
The Cleveland Orchestra trumpets fully open 2021-22 Severance Hall season. Read more here.
The Philadelphia Orchestra announces 2021 summer digital stage performances. Read more here.
The Florida Orchestra sets a normal concert season to start in September. Read more here.
Charlotte Symphony and subscribers back together at last for gala event. Read more here.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2021-22 season. Read more here.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra heads outdoors for its first in-person concerts. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents in-person outdoor chamber music series. Read more here.
San Diego Symphony, after raising $98.7 million, will name new concert venue The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Read more here.
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra returns to stage for first time in a year. Read more here.
Charlotte Symphony conductor stepping down after upcoming season. Read more here.
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra announces May 13th rally We are the Met to support a fair contract for all MET artists. Read more here.
Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils concert schedule for Hollywood Bowl reopening. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces its first Summer With the Symphony at Hartwood Acres. Read more here.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular Symphony on the Prairie performances. Read more here.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s free park concerts return for summer 2021. Read more here.
New Jersey Symphony presents first of concert film trilogy. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra to return for in-person performances. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra to present concerts of remembrance and reflection, including Carlos Simon's An Elegy: A Cry from the Grave, performed in honor of George Floyd to mark the anniversary of his death. Read more here.
Columbus Symphony announces a full slate of concerts for their 2021-22 season. Read more here.
Louisville Orchestra's next season will be indoors and with live audiences. Read more here.
Audiences to return to Symphony Hall for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 77th season. Read more here.
The Philadelphia Orchestra to welcome audiences back to the Kimmel next season. Read more here.
2021 Grant Park Music Festival welcomes audiences back to the Pritzker Pavilion this summer. Read more here.
Oregon Symphony spins up digital content on Studio125. Read more here.
San Francisco Symphony to increase capacity for upcoming concert programs. Read more here.
Symphoria’s Music Director Lawrence Loh extends contract to 2025. Read more here.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra plans to resume in-person concerts May 27 at Symphony Center. Read more here.
Indianapolis Symphony returns to in-person performances at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Read more here.
San Diego Symphony to hold first performances at The Shell virtually. Read more here.
San Francisco Symphony to resume live concerts in Davies Symphony Hall. Read more here.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has free online concert booked and a library of free concerts to stream. Read more here.
Kansas City Symphony resumes in-person attendance in Helzberg Hall. Read more here.
The Florida Orchestra & YMCA to introduce summer music camp. Read more here.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Musicians have performed over 100 private virtual concerts for COVID-19 patients through their Music Meets Medicine project. Read more here.
Patron attacks the Detroit Symphony over upcoming season of Black composers, and the classical music world responded. Read more here.
MET Orchestra Musicians to honor departed colleagues with Songs without Words concert. Read more here.
Columbus Symphony's virtual benefit to support music education called a soaring success. Read more here.
Click here to read how the San Francisco Opera created its live, drive-in The Barber of Seville.
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform a free concert in May for frontline pandemic workers. Read more here.
The Colorado Symphony to perform at Red Rocks in May. Read more here.
Bravo! Vail announces its summer schedule which includes the Dallas Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. Read more here.
New California guidelines hold promise for arts fundraising galas in San Francisco. Read more here.
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Musicians are thrilled to share their brand new website and inaugural newsletter issue! Click here to view and subscribe.
New York Philharmonic gives first concert with an audience in 13 months. Read more here.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to celebrate 245 years of America in patriotic Fourth of July concert. Read more here.
The MET Opera Orchestra musicians have been invited to join the Dallas Symphony for two benefit concerts in April. Read more here.
The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Blossom Music Center this summer. Read more here.
Los Angeles Philharmonic announces the return of live concerts to outdoor venues. Read more here.
Puerto Rico launches a cultural tourism program which will include performances by the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. Read more here.
Boston Symphony Orchestra announces its 2021 Tanglewood season. Read more here.
San Francisco Opera prepares live production of The Barber of Seville for April. Read more here.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announces its 2021-22 season. Read more here.
The Kennedy Center is reopening this fall for its 50th anniversary season. Read more here.
New York Philharmonic's Geffen Hall plans to reopen in fall of 2022, one-and-a-half years ahead of the original schedule. Read more here.
Premiering April 16, a new documentary explores the Philadelphia Orchestra's impact on classical music in China. Read more here.
San Diego Symphony fine-tunes The Shell, its new $85 million bayside venue, and prepares to launch concerts. Read more here.
Promoting diversity, Milwaukee Symphony leader Ken-David Masur says the time for bullying Asian Americans is over. Read more here.
Dallas Symphony announces a full-orchestra 2021-22 season. Read more here.
St. Louis Symphony extends Music Director Stéphane Denève's contract into 2026. Read more here.
Click here to read the 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2021 from Americans for the Arts.
Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center plans to reopen this fall with major arts groups back on stage. Read more here.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays on. Read more here.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is back together on stage after a whole year apart. Read more here.
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus orchestras collaborate on a first for Ohio schools: a new piece inspired by schoolchildren. Read more here.
Click here for a first look at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Bradley Symphony Center.
New York Philharmonic to return to indoor performances for audiences in April. Read more here.
This week the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will have their first live concert at Powell Hall since November. Read more here.
Utah Symphony announces 2021-22 season, begins in September. Read more here.
Oregon Symphony hopes for resurgence under new musical leadership. Read more here.
Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra musicians hope that their governor will appoint a person to lead the organization soon. Read more here (in Spanish).
MET Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin: Protecting the long-term future of the Met is inextricably linked with retaining these musicians .. this must be a priority for the leadership of this institution. Read more here.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces return of in-person audiences at Tanglewood Music Festival. Read more here.
Utah Opera announces 2021-22 season; will feature productions canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra to welcome back audiences in June. Read more here.
Ravinia to reopen this summer with Chicago Symphony Orchestra back in place. Read more here.
Boston Symphony Orchestra is optimistic that in-person performances will return to Tanglewood this summer. Read more here.
ICSOM orchestras score at the 2021 Grammy Awards! Click here for a list of classical music nominees and winners.
The Met Opera Orchestra’s musicians, unpaid since April 2020, are struggling. Read more here.
Lullaby Project brings Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra musicians together with mothers at risk. Read more here.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra agrees on a 2-year contract extension. Read more here.
San Francisco Opera develops new COVID-19 singing mask for rehearsals. Read more here.
After four years of renovation, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is ready to unveil its new home. Read more here.
Oregon Symphony announces in person 125th anniversary season. Read more here.
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional programs to its 2020-21 season. Read more here.
Click here to read about racial equity and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
St Louis Symphony welcomes audiences back to Powell Hall. Read more here.
The American Rescue Plan has passed the Senate and now returns to the House for approval. Please call 202-224-3121 to obtain the number for your representatives in Congress and tell them to support and pass this bill!
Click here to learn about the LA Philharmonic’s socially distanced virtual concert series.
Symphoria returns this month! Read more here.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions for six vacant positions. Read more here.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra extends virtual concert series to June. Read more here.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to resume live concerts, but no audience. Read more here.
The world is watching. The Vienna Philharmonic releases a statement regarding the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Read more here.
Charlotte Symphony announces their spring season. Read more here.
Utah Symphony & Utah Opera to resume live performances. Read more here.
For the first time in nearly a year, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform live concerts. Read more here.
Columbus Symphony announces remaining concerts for their 2020-21 Masterworks season. Read more here.
Grand Rapids Symphony hosts live-streamed, virtual concerts for their 2021 season. Read more here.
With recent passage of the stimulus bill (which includes EPPRA) by the Ways and Means Committee, ICSOM is pleased to update our P2A campaign as this bill moves to the Senate. It is important for Senators to hear from us today! Click here for details.
Dallas Symphony Music Director Fabio Luisi talks about how the orchestra is navigating the pandemic. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates 125 years! Read more here.
On Sunday FEB 21st at 3pm Eastern be sure to join the MET Orchestra Musicians for their next MET Orchestra Spotlight Series concert! Click here to learn about tickets and supporting the MET Orchestra Musicians in need.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra names first woman Chief Executive. Read more here.
ICSOM joins the Detroit Symphony in mourning the death of Paul Ganson: A giant in the history of our orchestra. Read more here.
San Francisco Opera announces plans for a return to live performances. Read more here.
The Nashville Symphony looks to safely return to live performances. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra releases multi-part digital experience highlighting its 125th season. Read more here.
Houston Symphony announces March concerts. Read more here.
Grand Rapids Symphony continues Pathwaves series for spring. Read more here.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to begin hosting digital concerts. Read more here.
Detroit Symphony announces 2021-22 season, plans for return of live audiences in the fall. Read more here.
Oregon Symphony appoints David Danzmayr as its next Music Director with the launch of its 2021-22 season and the symphony’s 125th anniversary year. Read more here.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of conductor Robert Spano as its next Music Director, beginning with the 2022–23 season. Read more here.
Musicians get spotlight as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra gives its first performance in their new concert hall. Read more here.
Its musicians are out of work, but the Met is streaming. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra moves the season online with free Front Row concert series. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO says that while the $11.7 million deficit is serious, the orchestra has been able to cover the shortfall using available funds. Read more here.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announces new dynamic 2021-2022 season. Read more here.
San Antonio Symphony returns to the Tobin Center this weekend. Read more here.
The Florida Orchestra announces third phase concerts in reimagined season. Read more here.
The Cleveland Orchestra postpones live audience at Severance Hall, reveals vision for spring and summer. Read more here.
Click here to access ICSOM's new Phone2Action campaign, asking Congress to support the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 (EPPRA).
$2 million gift to the Colorado Symphony will cover salaries and healthcare benefits for musicians and staff through June. Read more here.
Click here to read Creativity Drove the Inauguration—It Should Drive the Recovery, Too from Americans for the Arts.
Oregon Symphony Musicians reached an agreement with management and face a 70% cut for this season. To donate to their Emergency Relief Fund, contact AFM Local 99 in Portland: (503) 235-8791 or secretary@afm99.org
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Lunar New Year festival. Click here for more.
Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra Musicians ask Governor Pedro Pierluisi to appoint a new director who meets the experience and qualifications necessary to lead the Corporation. Read more here.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra taps veteran maestro Andreas Delfs as music director. Read more here.
America The Beautiful: Nashville stars release song to aid the Nashville Symphony Musicians. Read more here.
Strong financial position keeps Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra operating. Read more here.
Music Director of the MET Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin's powerful open letter to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris urges immediate action on the arts. Read more here.
Esa-Pekka Salonen and San Francisco Symphony to debut a streaming service meant to go on beyond pandemic. Read more here.
Maryland Governor Hogan announces $30 million COVID relief to entertainment and music venues; the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra received funding at the highest level. Read more here.
San Diego Symphony CEO talks about making it through the era of COVID. Read more here.
Charlotte Symphony revises concert schedule due to COVID-19 directive. Read more here.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra reimagines 2021 season. Read more here.
Click here to read ICSOM's full statement of support for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra musicians.
In honor of MLK Day, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra will stream their annual celebration. Read more here.
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is keeping the music alive with its Sounds of Resilience live streaming program. Read more here.
San Diego Symphony launches special 2021 digital season. Read more here.
Kansas City Symphony delays in-person attendance for January performances. Read more here.
ICSOM’s Governing Board issues statement regarding the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Read more here.
The Dallas Symphony extends Music Director Fabio Luisi’s contract through 2028-29. Read more here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day free online concert to be performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Read more here.
Click here to read the statement by Riccardo Muti regarding the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra launches digital concert series with new performances amid COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
Dr Fauci suggests theaters could reopen some time in the fall. Read more here.
St Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians agree to temporary pay cuts. Read more here.
Click here to read Kevin Case’s Immunizing our Orchestras: Vaccine Mandates and the Law.
Grand Rapids Symphony announces socially distanced Pathwaves concerts. Read more here.
The Cleveland Orchestra unveils complete picture of virtual MLK Day festivities. Read more here.
The Columbus Symphony to present the 2021 Russian Winter Festival. Read more here.
The Houston Symphony announces February concerts. Click here to read more.
Musicians of the Phoenix Symphony are asking for help after the 2020-21 season was canceled. Read more here.
New York City Opera Orchestra settles grievances with NYCO management. Read more here.
A 125th anniversary is ample reason for festivities. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is an organization and a mission worth honoring. Read more here.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Photo credit: Jon Christopher Meyers
