June 19, 2026
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A beloved summer tradition returns with iconic artists and unforgettable performances. Tickets on sale now!
Happy 614 Day Columbus!
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony has been proud to serve as the sound and heartbeat of the 614`s cultural scene. As we look ahead to our incredible 2026–27 anniversary season, we are celebrating both our rich history and our vision for the future with Columbus.
Our mission goes far beyond the concert hall. It’s about continuing to build the amazing Columbus community through:
🧑🏫 Education: Reaching 55,000+ students in 275+ schools each year through youth ensembles, the Academy, Young People`s concerts and Popcorn Pops.
🎭 Collaboration: Partnering with other incredible 614 institutions like CAPA, Columbus Commons, BalletMet, the Columbus Museum of Art and more!
✈️ State-Wide and National Impact: Bringing the restorative, uplifting power of music to communities across the state, as well as to the biggest stage in the US, Carnegie Hall.
Music has the power to heal, connect, and inspire us. Thank you, Columbus... Cbus... Flavor town (iykyk)... Buckeye Nation, 614 - for letting us share that gift with you for 75 wonderful years.
🎟️ Join us for this historic season! Click the link in our bio to view the 2026-27 lineup and secure your tickets.
If you like these things, you will LOVE Wyclef Jean! Tickets with the link in our bio!
Meet Gyusun Han our Associate Concertmaster. To read more about Gyusun and our other musicians head to the link in our bio!
Gyusun joined the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in 2021! She was accepted into the Korea National University of Arts at age 15, and from there, she received her Bachelor and Master of Music, studying with Nam Yun Kim and Bonjiu Koo. She achieved her second master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where she is now finishing her Doctor of Musical Arts, studying with Dr. Won-Bin Yim. Gyusun made her debut as a soloist at the Universal Arts Center in Seoul, Korea at age 10. She has appeared as a soloist with the KNUA Symphony Orchestra and the Hyundai Youth Orchestra in Korea.
It`s not a stretch to say that Picnic with the Pops is the place to be this summer. Discover our Picnic with the Pops lineup with the link in our bio!
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🎻🎵Last week, our Youth Orchestra traveled to Europe to perform in Vienna and Prague under the baton of Elias Miller! They also traveled to Salzburg, Melk, and Telč. This opportunity to travel to Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague allows young musicians to walk in the footsteps of European composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Dvořák, deeply connecting them to the historical origins of the music they play. Performing in these legendary European cultural capitals refines their artistic interpretation and provides an invaluable, firsthand understanding of classical music`s living traditions.
If you like Jazz, Neo-Soul, Opera, R&B, and Dinah Washington, You will LOVE Ledisi on June 13th at 8:00PM at the Columbus Commons. Tickets with the link in our bio!
🤪 1 clap from Erin our CDO, to make your dreams come true! We are less than a week away from Nationwide Picnic with the Pops!
Interested in buying a table or sitting in the lawn? Head to picnicwiththepops.com 😎
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.
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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.
