Carol Watson Greenhouse
2980 Sentinel Heights Rd., LaFayette

Kick off the 2025-26 season in style with an enchanting evening of music, community, and friendly competition.

• 5:30 pm: Greenhouse Exploration & Picnic Setup Begins
Wander through Carol Watson Greenhouse, immerse yourself in its beauty, and find the perfect spot on the lawn for your picnic masterpiece.

• 6:00 pm: Picnic Competition Judging
Unleash your creativity and prepare your most spectacular picnic spread! Our judges will be circulating to crown the top three displays, each winning an incredible prize package that includes free Orchestra tickets.

• 7:00 pm: Live Performance by The Syracuse Orchestra String Quartet
Settle into your lawn chairs (don't forget to bring them!) and prepare to be captivated by a special performance. Diane Jones of WCNY will be your host to this exclusive sneak peek which will offer a taste of the music awaiting you in the coming season.

Most Holy Rosary Church
111 Roberts Ave., Syracuse

Loren Loiacano Sleep Furiously
Poulenc Organ Concerto in G minor, op. 36
Saint-Saens Symphony No. 003 in C minor, "Organ Symphony", op 78

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Grieg Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, op. 46
Stacy Garrop "Penelope Waits: from Mythology Symphony
Ravel Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose) Suite
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Orchestra welcomes Cirque de la Symphonie artists, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, and jugglers. Each artist's performance is choreographed specifically for the classical and popular contemporary music performed by The Syracuse Orchestra.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Experience The Syracuse Orchestra in a thrilling concert that brings our community and orchestra together on one stage! This special performance features unforgettable movie hits and beloved orchestral favorites by Herold and Tchaikovsky. Celebrate as local musicians join our professional players in a powerful display of music, collaboration, and community spirit. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a concert that showcases the heart of our community and the joy of making music together!

Ferdinand Herold Overture to Zampa
Lin-Manuel Miranda (arr. O'Loughlin) Selections from Encanto
O'Loughlin Onward
Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa'L (arr. O'Loughlin) Selections from Moana 2
Williams (arr. O'Loughlin) Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36, IV. Finale

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Kodaly Dances of Galanta
Prokofiev Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, op. 63
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Come dressed up for this Halloween-inspired concert with fun and spooky melodies to spark your senses and imagination. This hour-long concert is perfect for kids of all ages.

Wagner Ride of the Valkyries
Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain
Saint-Saens vDanse Macabre
Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1: In the Hall of the Mountain King
Williams Star Wars: Imperial March

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Columbus Circle, Syracuse

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Petite Suite de Concert
Nathaniel Dett The Ordering of Moses, op. 58

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Ruth Crawford Seeger Rissolty Rossolty
Mendelssohn Midsummer's Night Dream Selections
Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana
Debussy Petit Suite
Dvorak Slavonic Dance No. 8

Landmark Theatre
362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in high definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams' unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals
Liszt Totentanz
Tan Dun Secret of Wind and Birds
Elgar Enigma Variations

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Mozart Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major for Viola, Violin, and Orchestra, K. 320d
Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Suite

Most Holy Rosary Church
111 Roberts Ave., Syracuse

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Bring the whole family to enjoy this beloved animated film based on a poem by Wallace Stevens with music performed live by The Syracuse Orchestra.

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Coleridge-Taylor Christmas Overture
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves
Prokofiev Lieutenant Kijé, op.60: Troika
Hovanness Symphony No. 49 "Christmas"
Tchaikovsky The Seasons: Christmas (December)
Tchaikovsky selections from Nutcracker

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

The Syracuse Orchestra celebrates the season with your holiday favorites joined on stage by CNY favorite Ronnie Leigh plus the Syracuse Pops Chorus and the Syracuse Community Gospel Choir.

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Johnson Victory Stride
Gershwin/Ellington Selected Songs
Weill Symphony No. 2

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Local dance students perform to waltzes, tangos, and other traditional dance pieces played by The Syracuse Orchestra.

Falla El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance
Handel selections from Water Music
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: Movement 3, Allegro
Shostakovich/Lavender (arr.) Waltz No. 2 from Suite for Variety Orchestra
Anderson Blue Tango
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
Price Colonial Dance

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Debussy Pagodes
Tan Dun Concerto for Trombone: Three Muses in Video Game
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 73

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Corelli Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4
Schnittke Moz-Art à la Haydn
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Stravinsky Concerto in E-flat major for Chamber Orchestra, "Dumbarton Oaks"

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Grab your popcorn and join us as your favorite heroes and stories come to life through music! Soar into space, fly in the sky and save the day with movie music for kids of all ages. The Syracuse Young Artist Orchestra joins for part of the program in a special side-by-side performance.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Missy Mazzoli These Worlds in Us
He Zhanhao Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, op. 35

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
Kodaly Dances of Marosszek
Dvorak Czech Suite
Ligeti Concert Romanesc

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Guillaume Connesson Celephais from Les Cités de Lovecraft
Mozart Concerto No. 23 in A major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 488
Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Come learn all about The Syracuse Orchestra Wind Section in this fun concert featuring all of the woodwind instruments.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

You can be The Dancing Queen and sing along to your ABBA favorites as The Syracuse Orchestra rocks out with vocalists in The Music of ABBA.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Maria Millar and Shawn Wyckoff bring their violin and flute dancing duo to The Syracuse Orchestra stage in a concert that will fill you with delight and get your feet tapping.

Inspiration Hall (formerly St. Peter's Church)
709 James St., Syracuse

Dance and sing along with six decades of pop and rock hits as The Syracuse Orchestra performs by candlelight.

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Shostakovich Symphony No. 1 in F minor, op. 10
William Grant Still Serenade
Gershwin Concerto in F major for Piano and Orchestra

St. Paul's Syracuse
220 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Verdi Nabucco, Overture
Brahms Hungarian Dances, Nos. 1, 3, 10
Sibelius Finlandia, Opus 26, No. 7
Lutoslawski Little Suite (Mala suita)
Ives Variations on America
Skoryk Melody
Adolphus Hailstork Three Spirituals, movement 3
Marquez Danzon No. 7
Copland Rodeo, "Hoedown"

Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

Diamond Music for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Jennifer Higdon Concerto for Cello
Strauss Rosenkavalier Suite