Step into a world of unparalleled musical artistry with the Salina Symphony's 2024-2025 season. This captivating series offers a diverse spectrum of events, from the enchanting ballet of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' to the contemporary fusion of rock and classical music in 'Rock & Roll and the String Quartet.' Highlights include breathtaking performances of Disney's timeless tales, transformative renditions of Mozart's classics, and the innovative 'Out of the Box' ensemble. Each event is meticulously curated to offer audiences an unforgettable experience, celebrating musical diversity and artistic brilliance.

A Symphony of Spectacles: Unveiling Salina Symphony's 2024-2025 Season

The Salina Symphony is set to enchant audiences with a series of captivating events, showcasing the ingenuity of contemporary and classic compositions. From the innovative sounds of 'Out of the Box: Favorites from Alarm Will Sound' to the profound depth of Mozart's Requiem, these upcoming performances promise a celebration of musical brilliance. Adding to the excitement are performances by notable musicians, including Lun Li and Aine Hakamatsuka, who will bring historical masterpieces to life. The series concludes with a patriotic tribute at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, marking the D-Day anniversary with resonant melodies.

Salina Symphony: A Journey through Sound and Soul

The Salina Symphony's 2026 season showcases a spectacular array of events, celebrating 70 years of musical excellence. From the heartwarming Family Concert with The Harmony Games to the grand finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, each event offers unique experiences. Dive into American musical history with the 'American Songs' recital, relish in the classic tunes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, and explore soundscapes with 'Out of the Box: Meditation.' These events promise to enchant audiences with diverse genres, iconic compositions, and a vibrant spirit of community and celebration.

Celebrating 70 Years of Musical Brilliance: Salina Symphony's Season Highlights

Celebrate 250 years of the American Spirit with this dynamic symphonic concert! Crowd favorite Samantha Rose Williams returns to sing Alan Fletcher’s “Three American Songs” and selections by Florence Price. The evening culminates in the vibrant and iconic sounds of Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, a testament to the nation’s enduring artistic energy.

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American Songs

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Bring your family to the Symphony for an afternoon of music and more with The Harmony Games, a story about four families who come together through the power of music. The concert will also feature wildly popular music from Wicked. Join us for a concert experience that is interactive, inspirational, and fun for all ages!

Family Concert: The Harmony Games

The Symphony’s cherished holiday tradition continues! Multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer Andrew Lipke will return to Salina to conduct and perform. The concert will also feature festive song and dance from Iron Street Dance Company, Tamara Howe School of Dance, Salina Chorale, Kansas Wesleyan University Chorale, and Salina Symphony Youth Choir. Celebrate the season with us!

Christmas Festival

Commemorate the anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful event held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The outdoor concert will feature patriotic and popular music from the Salina Symphony and the Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band.

Symphony at Sunset

Eisenhower Presidential Library

Experience Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem, a masterpiece of both solace and intensity reflective of the timeless themes of life, death and redemption. On the first half, the program opens with a spiritual work by Florence Price featuring principal clarinetist Chris Johnson. Young virtuoso Lun Li will then bring Joseph Bologne’s remarkable and “Mozartean” Ninth Violin Concerto to life. A true renaissance man of the 18th century, Bologne was an extraordinary black composer neglected for centuries who is finally getting rightful recognition as one of the most accomplished musicians of his time.

Mozart’s Requiem

The Salina Symphony will be joined by the Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir in presenting Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem.

Mozart’s Requiem at the Brown Grand Theatre

Brown Grand Theatre

Out of the Box returns with wide-ranging and exhilarating music championed by Alarm Will Sound, an innovative chamber ensemble described by the New York Times as “one of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene” and “as close to being a rock band as a chamber orchestra can be.” From dance beats to Ten Thousand Birds, a work about the birds of the Great Plains by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams, get ready to hear new music that is as fun and exciting to listen to as it is to play!

Out of the Box: Favorites from Alarm Will Sound

Sunflower Financial Theatre (Black Box)

Join us for a magical journey of storytelling that only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. Brought to life by the talents of four Broadway caliber singers and featuring clips from the original films, Disney in Concert: Once Upon a Time features beloved music from Encanto, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King and more! Fun for the entire family!

Disney in Concert: Once Upon a Time

Don’t miss Salina’s best party of the year, the annual Symphony Gala! The festive evening includes dinner, a live and silent auction, and fabulous music from your talented Salina Symphony musicians.

Symphony Gala

Salina Country Club

Following rave reviews from last year’s event, Andrew Lipke will return to the Stiefel Theatre stage to continue the conversation about how music transcends boundaries. Performing alongside the Salina Symphony String Quartet (featuring Maestro Segal), Andrew will unveil the deep-rooted connection between the history of the string quartet in both classical and contemporary music through an evening of storytelling and performances of rock works, including original music by Andrew himself. Don’t miss this exciting 2nd annual collaboration with the Stiefel Theatre

Rock & Roll and the String Quartet

Uplifting tunes and exuberant rhythms abound in this concert of epic proportions. Following an immersive opener by Maestro Segal, the incredible principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, will perform Friedrich Gulda’s Cello Concerto, a wild and catchy work described by the composer as “jazz, a minuet, rock, a smidgen of polka, and a march.” On the second half, Tchaikovsky’s monumental and heroic Fifth Symphony paints the ultimate picture of victory over strife. From the lush orchestration to the soaring melodies, you won’t want this concert to end!

Rocking Tchaikovsky

Enter the magical world of childlike imagination with Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, The Nutcracker. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart and create a lasting memory for the whole family.

The Nutcracker

The Salina Symphony meets Jazz in this high-energy performance of genre-defying works. We will literally kick things off with music from the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret followed by two new works by Kyle Saulnier, a multi-instrumentalist and composer who fuses American music with industrial rock. Singer Janie Brokenicky and dancer Alison Hiatt will then tell the story of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins, an accessible and satirical tale that uses wit, theatrical flair, dancing, cabaret music and a Greek chorus to explore the complexities of human nature and society.

Lights, Camera, Cabaret!

Kansas Wesleyan University

The Kaleidoscope mainstage season opens with colorful and imaginative music. Hannah Applequist will command the spotlight in Paul Dooley’s new percussion concerto, The Soaring Souls, an energetic yet lyrical composition inspired by the tragic love story of Francesca da Rimini. The adventure continues with Symphonie Fantastique, a highly evocative and expressive work full of fantastical imagery, written by Berlioz in response to his own experiences of heartbreak and unrequited love. Prepare to be transported to a world of passion, drama and excitement with this unforgettable concert!

Fantastique

Kick off the new season with Chamber Music in the Courtyard, featuring two of Mozart’s most beloved chamber works. The woodwind quintet will present The Melting Pot by Alyssa Morris, K-State associate professor of oboe, with movements titled “Bubbly,” “Sweet” and “Crunchy.” Following the concert, enjoy dinner in Downtown Salina to top off this delightful autumn evening!

Chamber Music in the Courtyard

Homewood Suites Courtyard

Join us for Chamber Music at the C.L. Hoover Opera House! Concert to feature the same program as the Sept. 28 performance 

Chamber Music at the C.L. Hoover Opera House

C.L. Hoover Opera House

Commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and popular classics.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum

Move to the beats and rhythm of Argentine Tango with a dazzling concerto by Piazzolla performed by young accordion phenom Hanzhi Wang. The program begins with Black Swan, Bright Sheng’s lyrical tribute to Johannes Brahms. The Symphony’s mainstage season will come to a heroic conclusion with Brahms’ own majestic First Symphony.

Tango Classic

Enjoy a delightful spring evening in a beautiful outdoor courtyard while basking in the classical sounds of a string quartet and brass quintet performed by your Salina Symphony musicians (including the Maestro himself!). The program will also include Astor Piazzolla’s toe-tapping Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, tangos inspired by Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasons.

Chamber Concert: Four Seasons

Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown

Cirque de la Symphonie returns to the Stiefel Theatre stage with an all new program of awe-inspiring physical feats of power and beauty! Paired with music from blockbuster movie classics, this visual thrill ride will feature acrobats, strongmen, and a touch of magic. With aerial flyers soaring high above the orchestra, you’ll experience film music like never before!

Cirque Goes to the Movies

The highlight of the evening will be a concert featuring music from the Golden Age of Hollywood performed by the Salina Symphony under the direction of Music Director Yaniv Segal. Three local vocalists – Michelle Cardinal Dolan, Jacob Corman, and Grace Corman – will join the Symphony in celebrating music from Hollywood film classics made famous by Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, and Judy Garland.

Symphony Gala: Old Hollywood Glamour

Don’t miss Salina’s best party of the year, the annual Symphony Gala! Our 70th Anniversary Celebration will feature signature cocktails, mouthwatering cuisine, live and silent auctions, and timeless music brought to life by Maestro Segal and your Salina Symphony Chamber Orchestra.

Symphony Gala: 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee

Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein in this unforgettable concert. Relive the heartwarming melodies from The Sound of Music and the spirited tunes of Oklahoma! Be swept away by the exotic beauty of The King and I and the poignant romance of Carousel. From the tropical allure of South Pacific to the charming nostalgia of State Fair, this performance will showcase the legendary songwriting duo’s most beloved songs. Join us for an evening filled with iconic songs that have captured hearts for generations.

An Afternoon of Rodgers & Hammestein

The Out of the Box series returns with the groundbreaking minimalism of Terry Riley’s In C, a mesmerizing and ever-evolving piece that invites performers to move freely through 53 short musical phrases, anchored by a steady pulse in the key of C. With its hypnotic rhythms and shifting textures, In C transforms each performance into a unique journey for the senses. Reimagine the concert experience with this dynamic exploration of sound, spontaneity, and connection!

Out of the Box: Meditation

Theatre Salina 

Join us for a grand finale to the Symphony’s 70th anniversary season with Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Ninth Symphony! A cornerstone of classical music and a triumph of human spirit, this legendary work unites orchestra, chorus, and soloists in a powerful celebration of unity and hope. Experience the emotion, energy, and brilliance of one of history’s most influential masterpieces—live in all its glory.

Beethoven 9

Fox Theater

Celebrate America 250, commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, and honor our veterans at this meaningful event held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The outdoor concert will feature patriotic and popular music from the Salina Symphony and the Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band.

Salina Symphony

Feb 21, 2026

Symphony Gala: 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee

Mar 8, 2026

An Afternoon of Rodgers & Hammestein

Apr 25, 2026

Out of the Box: Meditation

2 - 3 May, 2026

Beethoven 9

Jun 6, 2026

Symphony at Sunset

Jan 25, 2026

American Songs

Jan 24, 2026

Family Concert: The Harmony Games

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