HSO Announces 2010/2011 Season!

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 2010/2011 CONCERT DATES

TICKETS DON'T GO ON SALE YET BUT MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE DON'T WANT TO MISS CONCERTS!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 - 8PM Hershey Theatre

Classical Favorites featuring works of J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, and Beethoven. Special guest

An Evening of Mask-U-Line Broadway Entertainment

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2010

Media Contact: Marsha Roscoe, Public Relations Chair

Phone: 717-533-8449

HSO Closes its 40th Season

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2010

Media Contact: Marsha Roscoe
Phone: 717-533-8449

Hershey Symphony Closes its 2009-2010 Season with
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Symphony Announces Annual Meeting

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Annual Meeting Notice: Pleased be advised that the Hershey Symphony Orchestra Society, including members of the Board, the Orchestra and Donors/Sponsors, will have its Annual Meeting April 9, immediately following the concert at the Fire Alley Restaurant, at the Cocoa Plex on Cocoa Ave./Rte. 743, approximately 1 mile south of the Theatre. The Restaurant will still be serving food and drinks from the menu at your own expense. The agenda will include brief business and&nb

HSO Gala Features hard-to-get-your-hands on items

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

As if dinner and dancing aren't enough... we have new this year on our silent auction list hard-to-get-your-hands-on autographed items (complete with certificates of authenticity) and amazing trip getaways (without blackout restrictions). Why not escape to Cape May and support live symphonic music at the same time? Check out some of these exciting auction items and getaways:

Rolling Stones Guitar, Bruce Springsteen Band Autographed Drum Head, Pav

HSO Announces Competition Finalists

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Media Contact:  Marsha Roscoe, Executive Director

Phone: 717-533-8449

HERSHEY SYMPH

2010 Gala: A Night In Tuscany

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Media Contact: Marsha Roscoe
Phone: 717-533-8449

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents 2010 Gala: A Night In Tuscany

Three Phantoms and HSO Coming to Hershey Theatre

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

The Three Phantoms to Haunt the Hershey Theatre on September 10, 2010

Accompanied by the Hershey Symphony Orchestra, this special event is sure to sell out early! Tickets go on sale February 26, 2010. Reserved seats will be sold at $39 and $29/ticket. Tickets can be ordered through the Hershey The

Spanish Sizzle with a French Accent

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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Media Contact: Marsha Roscoe

Phone: 717-533-8449

'Spanish Sizzle with a French Accent' Coming to the Hershey Theatre

HERSHEY, PA - T

Kick off the Holidays with the Hershey Symphony

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

The Hershey Symphony Celebrates the Holidays

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony will present its annual "Holiday Spectacular" on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA. This annual tradition is sponsored by The Hershey Company. The evening's repertoire will celebrate the holidays featuring an assortment of holiday favorites including Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Leroy Anderson's Christmas Festival Overture, other

HSO Kicks off Fortieth Season

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY SYMPHONY PAYS TRIBUTE TO HAYDN AND MENDELSSOHN AS THEY OPEN THEIR FORTIETH SEASON

HERSHEY, PA - On Sunday, October 18, 2009, 3:00 p.m, Hershey Theatre, Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra will open its celebratory fortieth season by paying special tribute to the anniversaries of Haydn, Mendelssohn and Hershey. Once again the HSO is under the direction of Dr. Sandra Dackow. The evening

HSO Kicks Off Season with Big Band

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY SYMPHONY BIG BAND EXTRAVAGANZA TO OPEN SYMPHONY'S 2009-2010 40^TH SEASON

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony's very own Big Band will launch the Symphony's 2009-10 season on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 8:00 p.m, at the Hershey Theatre with its first-ever All Request Big Band Extravaganza. Under the direction of the Big Band's Music Director Paul Metzger, the popular big band will bring som

Dr. Dackow Named Lowell Mason Fellow

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Conductor Named 2008 Lowell Mason Fellow

HERSHEY, PA - On May 1, 2009, the National Association for Music Education announced its Lowell Mason Fellows for 2008. H

HSO to perform as part of MHS Centennial Birthday Celebration

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0100

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will be a part of the Milton S. Hershey School's Centennial Birthday Celebration on September 13, 2009. Milton Hershey School's annual Homecoming Weekend will conclude with a party in honor of Mr. Hershey's birthday, reminiscent of the 1930s celebrations at the Hersheypark Arena. The program will feature some of our most talented alumni entertainers, including April Hall '88 and James Longacre '67 in addition to performances by their students and the

HSO Presents Cool Classics

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:00:00 +0100

featuring Special Guest Artist Stanley Chepaitis on Violin

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony will present an evening concert themed "Cool Classics" on February 21, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA. This special evening is sponsored by The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Hershey Rotary. The evening's repertoire will feature Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro K. 492 and Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 as well as Ludwig V

Festival Strings to Perform at 2009 Music Educators Conference

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA- The nationally recognized Hershey Symphony Festival Strings has accepted an invitation to perform for the all-Eastern division of the Music Educators National Conference in March of 2009. Festival Strings is a middle school string orchestra for students in grades sixth through nine from the greater Hershey/Harrisburg areas. Their conductor is Dr. Sandra Dackow, also music director for the Hershey Symphony.

As an award winning arranger of the American Society of Composers,

HSO Brings in the Holidays

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony will present its annual "Holiday Spectacular" on Friday, December 5, 2008, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA. This annual tradition is sponsored by The Hershey Company. The evening's repertoire will feature an assortment of holiday favorites including Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival Overture, and other wassail tunes.

One of our special guests for this special evening will be the 2008 Hershey Sym

Hershey Symphony Salutes Those Who Serve

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - On Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Caracas Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra will continue its 2008-2009 season with an evening performance themed "A Tribute To Those Who Serve." Just in time for Veterans' day, the concert will feature a patriotic-themed repertoire. Special dignitaries and guests from our community will be participating in this special tribute.

"Our November 1st Tribute is one way that the Symphony wo

HSO Opens its 2008-09 Feel The Excitement Season

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony's very own Big Band will launch the Symphony's 2008-09 season "Feel the Excitement" on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 8:00 p.m, Hershey Theatre. Under the direction of the Big Band's Music Director Paul Metzger, the 18-piece big band will bring the greatest swing hits of the 20th century to stage.

"I think one of our main draws is that we don't take ourselves very seriously. Our main concern is entertaining the audience, playing songs that they kno

Local Talent Named Hershey Symphony Young Artist Competition Winner

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony Orchestra named Hilary Zirkle the 2007-08 Young Artist Competition winner at its eighth annual Young Artist Competition on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Zug Recital Hall, Elizabethtown College, PA.   The six finalists competed for the $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Charles Turner of Turners and Associates of Hershey, and Hilary Zirkle, on clarinet, was named this yearï¿½s winner. Ms. Zirkle will have the opportunity to perfor

Hershey Symphony to Close Its 2007-08 Classical Season

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0100

With Mozart, Mahler and More Trumpets Featuring Shawn Small, Jeremy Walmer and the Hershey Festival Strings

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 2007-08 Classical Season on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m, Hershey Theatre with Mozart, Mahler and More Trumpets. A pre-concert chat will be hosted by Dr. Sandra Dackow at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Hershey Symphony as they conclude the season

Local Talent Competes for Young Artist Title

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony Orchestra has selected six finalists for its eighth annual Young Artist Competition. On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony will hold the finals for the Young Artist Competition at Zug Recital Hall, Elizabethtown College.   The competition finals are open to the public and free of charge. Advanced notification of attendance and tickets are not required.

The mission for the Hershey Symphony Orchestraï¿

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Adds Spice to Central Pennsylvania

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony announces its 2007-08 Classical Season: The Spice of Life. Nearing almost four decades of live symphonic music, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra will return for another exciting season. The vitality of this orchestra is ensured by our faithful community of listenersï¿½ says HSO Music Director Dr. Sandra Dackow.

The season debut concert on October 20, 2007, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, will feature celebrated variations by

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Announces

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:00:00 +0100

April 3, 2007 (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Symphony Orchestra held its seventh annual Young Artist Competition on Wednesday, March 28th at Elizabethtown College. Among the finalists were six talented musicians. Nicole Sauder, violinist, was selected at the Hershey Symphonyï¿½s 2007-08 Young Artist Competition Winner. Sauder performed Laloï¿½s Symphonie Espagnole.

Nicole, 15 years old, is a tenth grader at JP McCaskey High School i

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents a George Gershwin Anniversary Tribute

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � The HSO continues its 2006-07 Concert Season on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at the Hershey Theatre with a George Gershwin Anniversary Tribute. The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to Gershwin with their presentation of �We�ve Got Rhythm.� Gershwin favorites including An American in Paris and Cuban Overture will be performed by the Symphony. The Hershey Big Band will join the symphony for this concert. This special tribute is sponsor

Halloween At the Movies

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will take the stage to open its
2006-07 concert season on October 28, 2006, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre with its presentation of Halloween at the Movies featuring internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso Daniel Patrylak.

The evening�s repertoire will feature Mozart�s Symphony No. 25 in g minor, music associated with Alfred Hitchcock, the Concert Suite from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Pirates of the Caribbean. This

Young Artist Will Be Recognized By Hershey Symphony

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra announced today that it has selected the six finalists for its sixth annual Young Artist Competition. On Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony will hold the finals for the Young Artist Competition at Elizabethtown College in Zug Recital Hall.   The competition finals are open to the public and free of charge. Advanced notification of attendance and tickets are not required.

The missio

Hso Announces 2006-07 Season

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � Today the Hershey Symphony Orchestra announced its 2006-07 concert season. With more than 75 musicians as the backbone of this ensemble, they are highly motivated and committed to another season of great orchestral music, offering The Trumpets Shall Sound.

�This season�s repertoire brings you the rhythm of Gershwin, the drama of Brahms, the genius of Mozart and renowned trumpet soloists and more as the Symphony presents �The Trumpets Shall Sound,� says Dr. Sandra D

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 06:00:00 +0100

July 3, 2006 - (Hershey, PA) � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for all musicians interested in auditioning for the Hershey Symphony Orchestra beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown, PA. Candidates should be prepared to play a short solo in the recognized orchestral repertoire for their instrument, scales and have an ability to sight read.

Interested candidates should contact the general ma

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Announces 2006-07 Young Artist Competition

Wed, 31 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100

May 31, 2006 - (Hershey, PA) � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra has announced that it will once again hold its annual Young Artist Competition. Students enrolled in grades 7 through 12 during the 2006-2007 school year who reside in the following six counties in Pennsylvania: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York are encouraged to participate in the HSO�s Young Artist Competition. Applicants are requested to submit cassette tapes or CDs of one movement of any Concerto fo

Hershey Symphony Announces Dual Winners In Fifth Annual Young Artist Competition

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra held its fifth annual Young Artist Competition Finals on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania. Performing as finalists were seven area high school musicians. In honor of the Symphony�s upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth, all contestants performed music of Mozart, which included concertos for solo piano, dual pianos, violin, horn, clarinet and operatic arias.

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Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 06:00:00 +0100

July 8, 2005 - (Hershey, PA) � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for all string instruments an

Hershey Symphony Shall We Dance? Gala

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:00:00 +0100

Featuring the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and Hershey Big Band

HERSHEY, PA � One of Hershey�s signature musical social events of the year, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra�s Annual Benefit Gala �Shall We Dance?� will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005. This season�s Symphony Gala returns to the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center.

Invitations to the Symphony�s event were mailed to more than 3,100 of the area�s residents and corporate officers.

Hershey Symphony Presents Family Wiz Kids Concert

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 07:00:00 +0100

A Celebration of Past & Present Precocious Music Makers

HERSHEY, PA � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to attend its Family Wiz Kids Concert, A Celebration of Past and Present Precocious Music Makers, on Sunday, January 23, 2005, 3:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA.

The Hershey Symphony�s Family Wiz Kids Concert will feature the Hershey Symphony�s 2004 Young Artist Competition Winners, Clare Semes on violin and Julia She

The Holidays Are In Full

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 07:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA - The Hershey Symphony will present its annual "Holiday Spectacular" on Saturday, December 4, 2004, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA. Audiences will find holiday offerings to satisfy music lovers of all tastes. Celebrate the holiday season with wassail tunes and traditional melodies.

The evening's musical selections will feature Grossman's A Christmas Fantasie, White Christmas, Deck the Halls, Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from

Stars & Stripes Forever: a Salute to John Philip Sousa and the Music Of America

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � Under the direction of Dr. Sandra Dackow, the Hershey Symphony will present a special salute to the men and women in our Armed Forces with Stars and Stripes Forever: A Salute to John Philip Sousa and the Music of America on Saturday, November 6, 2004, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre. This special tribute is sponsored by the Mohler family in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Harold S. Mohler.

Join us as we pay tribute to John Philip Sousa, a legendary composer, conductor and patr

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents Free Concert: happy Birthday Sousa & Friends

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra continues its 2004-2005 Concert Season with the ever- popular Young Persons� Concert on Saturday, November 6, 2004, 3:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre. This concert introduces children of all ages to the world of instruments and symphonic music and will feature students from the Central Pennsylvania Suzuki Association. The Central PA Suzuki Association works to develop a child�s potential through application, environment and training. (Mo

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 06:00:00 +0100

July 22, 2004 - (Hershey, PA) � The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for violin, viola, cello, percussion and tuba players at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown, PA. The Symphony will also audition players of all instruments interested in being on the Orchestra�s substitute list.   Auditions will be handled on a first come, first served basis.

For information, please contact the Symphony offic

Hershey Symphony Announces Dual Winners In Fourth Annual Young Artist Competition

Mon, 12 Apr 2004 06:00:00 +0100

HERSHEY, PA � On March 7, 2004, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra held its fourth annual Young Artist Competition at Elizabethtown College. Among the finalists were seven talented musicians.Clare Semes on violin and Julie Sheriff on piano were named this year�s Young Artist Competition winners.

Clare Semes, on violin, performed Max Bruch�s Concerto in G minor � Finale. Clare is 12 years old and is home schooled. She is a former student of Geraldine Rice and is now a stu

Hershey Symphony Orchestra News

HSO Announces 2010/2011 Season!

An Evening of Mask-U-Line Broadway Entertainment

HSO Closes its 40th Season

Symphony Announces Annual Meeting

HSO Gala Features hard-to-get-your-hands on items

HSO Announces Competition Finalists

2010 Gala: A Night In Tuscany

Three Phantoms and HSO Coming to Hershey Theatre

Spanish Sizzle with a French Accent

Kick off the Holidays with the Hershey Symphony

HSO Kicks off Fortieth Season

HSO Kicks Off Season with Big Band

Dr. Dackow Named Lowell Mason Fellow

HSO to perform as part of MHS Centennial Birthday Celebration

HSO Presents Cool Classics

Festival Strings to Perform at 2009 Music Educators Conference

HSO Brings in the Holidays

Hershey Symphony Salutes Those Who Serve

HSO Opens its 2008-09 Feel The Excitement Season

Local Talent Named Hershey Symphony Young Artist Competition Winner

Hershey Symphony to Close Its 2007-08 Classical Season

Local Talent Competes for Young Artist Title

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Adds Spice to Central Pennsylvania

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Announces

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents a George Gershwin Anniversary Tribute

Halloween At the Movies

Young Artist Will Be Recognized By Hershey Symphony

Hso Announces 2006-07 Season

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Announces 2006-07 Young Artist Competition

Hershey Symphony Announces Dual Winners In Fifth Annual Young Artist Competition

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions.

Hershey Symphony Shall We Dance? Gala

Hershey Symphony Presents Family Wiz Kids Concert

The Holidays Are In Full

Stars & Stripes Forever: a Salute to John Philip Sousa and the Music Of America

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents Free Concert: happy Birthday Sousa & Friends

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Will Hold Auditions

Hershey Symphony Announces Dual Winners In Fourth Annual Young Artist Competition