June 13, 2026
Rossen Milanov, Music Director
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A beloved summer tradition returns with iconic artists and unforgettable performances. Tickets on sale now!
Yesterday was our first concert of our Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra European tour! 🎻✨
Under the direction of Elias Miller, these young musicians showed off their incredible talent at the Minoritenkirche in Vienna. Next stop: Prague tomorrow!
A huge thank you to our wonderful parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and donors for making this unforgettable opportunity possible.
More photos and fun coming soon! Keep an eye on our story to follow Bee-thoven along. 🐝🎼
This past Saturday we had our last Academy recital of the school year at Graves Piano, and we could not be more proud of these amazing students and their awesome teachers. Extra congratulations to Antoine Lee for being the first ever Academy graduate as he goes on to Otterbein University to study composition!
The Academy is proudly sponsored by:
The Harry C. Moores Foundation, The D`Addario Foundation, Graves Piano Co., Liberty Mutual Insurance, The Friends of the Columbus Symphony, and the Columbus Symphony League!
✅ We are not robots! Check off your summer night schedule at picnicwiththepops.com
Throwback Thursday 🏛️📖 In 1971, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra boarded a chartered plane and bus from Columbus to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where the orchestra under the musical direction of Evan Whallon performed at the dedication festivities of the Pine Bluff Arts Museum (now the Arts and Science Center).
O-H-I-O, come see The Best D*** Band In The Land on July 31 and August 1! Tickets at the link in our bio.
A Columbus favorite and annual tradition, TBDBITL joins the Columbus Symphony and shows off their precision marching, dynamic musical arrangements, and beloved fight songs and battle cries. These high-energy concerts are a highlight of the summer season for audiences of all ages.
This week we are highlighting Principal Clarinet David Thomas!
Playing with the Columbus Symphony since 1989, David has had an outstanding career as a soloist as well as an orchestral player.
Beyond his many appearances as a soloist with the Columbus Symphony, he has performed concertos with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and National Chamber Orchestra. At age 18, he won first prize in competitions sponsored by the International Clarinet Association and Music Teachers National Association.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his husband and three cats (Cheddar, Mistie and Pippin), hiking, collecting antique quilts, cooking, and gardening.
Get to know more about our musicians at the link in our bio!
Columbus Symphony Pride memberships are on sale now! Use the link in our bio to unlock your new favorite way to save, while supporting your loved ones and the community.
🌞🌈Time for our June concert roundup! This month, celebrate our opening night of Nationwide Picnic with the Pops, our Summer Night Music series, and more! Head to the link in our bio for more information!
TICKETS ARE SELLING QUICKLY! Just two weeks away from Ledisi with the Columbus Symphony!
purchase tickets with the link in our bio!
🎶 Sip in harmony. We are so grateful for the generosity of the Refectory to present our Columbus Symphony Signature Cocktails — two exclusive drinks curated by Joshua Shipley of the CSO, crafted to celebrate the magic of live music.
🥃 Symphony Smash — Bourbon · Blackberry Syrup · Lemon Juice
🥂 CSO 75 — Gin · Lemon-Thyme Syrup · Champagne
A portion of every pour goes directly to support the Columbus Symphony. Raise a glass to great music, great company, and a great cause. 🖤
📍 Available now at The Refectory
Columbussymphony.com
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🍿🎵🎻 Thanks to a contribution from Honda, Nationwide Popcorns Pops concerts at the Columbus Commons will be free for all families! Enjoy Peter and the Wolf on June 26th at 6PM and Symphonic Surprise on July 10 at 6PM! Learn more about this exciting opportunity with the link in our bio!
This season we welcome City Barbeque, 36 Catering, and Littleton’s Market as preferred catering partners available to sponsors, subscribers, and guests of table seats in the front lawn of the Columbus Commons. Please find a selection of menus and details on placing your catering order with the link in our bio!
✨ Rule of thirds ✨
(inspo via @hstudiobjj)
Photos by @nathickman.photo
COLUMBUS! Join us July 25th for the Alan Parsons Live Project! Tickets with the link in our bio!
Known for their cinematic sound and progressive rock legacy, The Alan Parsons Live Project delivers an immersive evening of iconic hits such as “Sirius” (the Chicago Bulls theme), “Eye in the Sky,” “Games People Play,” “Don’t Answer Me,” and more. Paired with the full orchestra, this concert offers a rich, atmospheric musical experience.
Yesterday was National "Brown-Bag It" Day, a throwback to our roots! Before Picnic with the Pops, we held Brown Bag Pops concerts packed with community fun. We played everywhere from the Ohio Statehouse and local parks to Chemical Abstracts, paving the way to our current home at the Columbus Commons! Here is proof that we have always been rain or shine. Seen here is an actual Brown Bag from the 70`s housed at OSU`s archives!
Did you know you can still bring your food and drinks into our Picnic with the Pops concerts? It`s true! Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the awesome lineup we have this summer!
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Celebrating 75 Years of World-Class Artistry, Meaningful Collaboration, and a Commitment to Community.
Subscriptions on sale now.
Single tickets on sale May 4th.
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The Columbus Symphony is excited to announce the appointment of Maureen O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2025. With a distinguished career in arts leadership and a deep commitment to community engagement, O’Brien will lead the organization into its next chapter of artistic excellence and innovation and bring to fruition the vision of a future home for the orchestra.
