Calling all young musicians! Our Youth Orchestra Program will be holding mid-season auditions to fill vacancies in our ensembles, including string, woodwind, and brass instruments. All auditions will take place virtually and are due no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, October 18. To see a full list of instruments we are accepting and learn more,
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Registration is still open for String Sinfonietta, the entry-level ensemble in our Youth Orchestra Program. In Sinfonietta, young violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists will learn the basics of playing in an orchestra alongside conductor Christie-Jo Adams. To learn more, email us at education@richmondsymphony.com. Students must be registered by the end of the day on Friday,
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Our Young Composers Seminar makes a return this year with Richmond Symphony Conductor-in-Residence Joe Jaxson at the helm! High school freshmen through college sophomores are eligible to apply for this program, where they will share and workshop their compositions with Jaxson and their peers. This course will take place primarily remotely, with select classes taking
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The Richmond Symphony will make an appearance at multiple community events and concerts this fall. Join us across the central Virginia region for symphonic performances, instrument petting zoos, and more! Pocahontas State Park – Sunday, September 13 at 7:00pm The Richmond Symphony will return to Pocahontas State Park on Sunday, September 13 as part of
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Gain a rare, behind-the-scenes view of the rehearsal process with the Richmond Symphony. A limited number of auditors are invited to attend all conducting rehearsals during this three-day seminar, offering direct insight into musical leadership, interpretation, and collaboration from the podium. Auditors will also have the opportunity to connect with Music Director Valentina Peleggi. ———————
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This summer, the Richmond Symphony will perform at a number of community events! First, we’ll return to Pocahontas Premieres at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, June 6. Associate Conductor Hae Lee will lead works by Tchaikovsky, John Williams, and more. For more information, click here. Next, we’ll spend two days at Richmond SailFest, presented by
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Hosted by the Richmond Symphony Education & Community Engagement Department and the Richmond Public Library, join us on Sunday, May 31 at 3:30pm for a special Symphony Storytime featuring Peter & the Wolf performed by a wind quintet with live narration! This interactive afternoon combines live music with the beloved classic children’s story, creating a
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Spread the word—it’s audition season at the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Whether you’re new to the program or a current student hoping to move up to a new ensemble, this is your chance to be a part of our 2026–27 season! Students will have the option to audition in person or virtually, with in-person
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It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of another amazing season with the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Join us in the Carpenter Theatre TODAY on Sunday, May 17 and TOMORROW on Monday, May 18 to hear our last notes of the season. Both performances are free to attend; tickets are not required. Read
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On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Richmond Symphony and the Richmond Symphony School of Music hosted its annual Teacher Appreciation event! Local music teachers were invited to the Carpenter Theatre to experience works by Beethoven, Copland, and Montgomery at this Symphony Series concert as our guests, gathering at intermission to mix and mingle in the
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