CONCERT SEASON
2024-2025
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of musical excellence with the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra!
From mesmerizing classics to innovative contemporary compositions, our upcoming season promises to be a feast for your ears and an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars and be part of our anniversary celebration as we continue to make history together. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime musical journey.
10.27.2024
Golden Moments - Magical Memories | Ann and George Colony Hall | Sunday, 2:00 pm
Join us for a spectacular evening as the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 50th Anniversary! This concert is a musical journey through time, marking the 200th Anniversary of Johann Strauss II and the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles' worldwide impact. Enjoy a diverse program featuring John Williams' "Sound the Bells," Charles Ives' "Hymn," and Aaron Copland's "Our Town," along with a Beatles tribute like no other! Revel in timeless hits such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "Yesterday," "Come Together," "Hey Jude," and many more, performed with a unique twist by the Frantic City Rock Band and Wallingford's rising star, Lauren Wiedenmann. Don't miss the special appearance by Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni on guitar.
Celebrate 50 years of music with us and be part of this extraordinary night!
12.01.2024
Golden Bells | Ann and George Colony Hall | Sunday, 2:00 pm
Celebrate the season with the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra's festive Holiday Concert! Enjoy a magical evening filled with holiday favorites and timeless classics, featuring arrangements like "It’s Christmastime" with beloved tunes such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and "Silver Bells." Relive the magic of the season with "Christmas at the Movies," featuring memorable pieces from Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, The Polar Express, and Nightmare Before Christmas. Delight in the harmonious sounds of "Festive Sounds of Hanukah" and a special performance by Harmony On The Sound, led by Master Director Karen Sweeters, including "The Holly and the Ivy," "O Holy Night," and "Joy to the World." Wallingford's rising star, Lauren Wiedenmann, will also join us for a special vocal performance.
Don't miss this joyous celebration and experience the warmth and wonder of the holidays with us!
04.26.2025
Golden Sounds - Magical Night | Ann and George Colony Hall | Saturday, 5:00 pm
Ticket sales begin on February 1st, 2025. Pricing information will be available at that time.
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Join us for a golden celebration of the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Gala Concert!
This special event kicks off with a cocktail reception, followed by an extraordinary program that pays tribute to five decades of musical excellence. Enjoy powerful performances of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare For The Common Man" and Joan Tower's "Fanfare For The Uncommon Woman," as well as the "Golden Star Memorial March" by John Philip Sousa. Be captivated by the elegance of Chabrier's "Fete Polonaise" and the evocative "Down A Country Lane" by Copland. The evening features a dazzling performance of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" by acclaimed pianist Kariné Poghosyan. After a short intermission, the program continues with a performance by the 2025 First Prize Winner of the Mitchel Family Fund String Competition, followed by a jazz-inspired finale with "Duke Ellington! A Medley for Orchestra" and "A Salute to the Big Bands," featuring Hayes Greenfield on tenor saxophone.
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Gala Reception!
Step into a world of nostalgia and celebration at the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Gala Reception! From 5:00 to 6:30 PM, enjoy a delightful cocktail hour filled with an array of appetizers in the concert lobby. As you mingle and savor the flavors, take a walk down memory lane with a special display of vintage booklets, posters, and articles showcasing the rich history of the symphony orchestra. Relive the magic of past performances with old concert tapes playing on the lobby's TV, bringing the orchestra’s legacy to life.
Following the reception, experience the enchantment of a magical orchestra performance that will captivate and inspire.
During intermission, indulge in a surprise dessert that will add a sweet note to your evening.
This elegant event calls for black tie attire, so dust off your tuxedos and slip into your finest evening gowns or long dresses for a night of sophistication and celebration.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate with us and be part of a night that honors the past and embraces the future.
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July Pops | Choate Rosemary Hall Chapel Lawn | TBD
Join us for a special tribute to Arthur Fiedler as the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra performs Boston Pops classics. Enjoy beloved tunes like “76 Trombones” from The Music Man, Leroy Anderson’s playful “The Typewriter,” and more. This concert captures the charm and energy that made Fiedler’s Boston Pops concerts an American favorite.
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Expect a delightful evening filled with beloved tunes, including the rousing “76 Trombones” from The Music Man and the whimsical fun of Leroy Anderson’s “The Typewriter” and other favorites like "Syncopated Clock" and "Blue Tango." This concert will transport you back to the golden era of Fiedler’s leadership, celebrating the blend of classical and popular music that made his Boston Pops performances a cherished American tradition. Prepare to be entertained by an unforgettable program of spirited, feel-good music that’s sure to leave you smiling.
Spotlight on WSO Performers
2024-25 concert season
Golden Moments - Magical Memories
Celebrate Wallingford Symphony's 50th Anniversary!
October 27, 2024 - Sunday @ 2PM - Ann & George Colony Hall, Wallingford, CT
Featuring The Beatles' Hits & Participating Local Stars;
Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni and Peaches & Diesel, Frantic City Rock Band & Rising Star Lauren Wiedenmann
CONCERT SEASON
2023-2024
This year’s concert season 2023-2024 begins with the Spooktacular Halloween concert. WSO performs with the Frantic City Band ACDC’s Highway to Hell, Michael Jackson’s Thriller & Halloween Rock Classics. All performances except for the Summer Pops Concerts will take place in the newly built Ann and George Colony Hall on the beautiful campus of Choate Rosemary Hall. The new building is dedicated to music, dance, and voice; and constructed with acoustics that offer a rich atmosphere for symphony concerts.
10.22.2023
Spooktacular Halloween Concert | Ann and George Colony Hall | Sunday, 4:00 pm
Our WSO concert will feature the greatest classical and Hollywood Halloween/Horror film music. WSO will have a rock band, Frantic City Band, perform with them ACDC’s Highway to Hell, Michael Jackson’s Thriller & more Halloween Rock Classics.
12.17.2023
Holiday Concert | Ann and George Colony Hall | Sunday, 2:00 pm
Our Cherished Holiday Carols and Songs performed by 17 Time Regional Champions, Harmony on the Sound Women’s Chorus Sweet Adelines, including music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and cherished holiday carols and songs, including beloved music from Broadway and Hollywood.
03.10.2024
Broadway Musical Concert | Ann and George Colony Hall | Sunday, 2:00 pm
WSO performs music from Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked & Cats.
Featuring music by America’s beloved composer Aaron Copland and a performance by the First Prize Winner of the WSO Mitchell Family String Competition.
06.30.2024
July 4th Weekend Pops | Choate Rosemary Hall Chapel Lawn | Sunday, 7:00pm
Our annual July 4th Pops features America’s Greatest Pops, Jazz, Broadway, and Hollywood Composers, featuring music by Leroy Anderson, Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Morton Gould, Ferde Grofé, Rodgers and
Hammerstein, Alan Menken and John Williams.