October 11, 2026
Appalachian Connections
From the misty ridgelines of Appalachia to the fiery rhythms of Mexico, this concert traces the threads that connect us. Mandolin virtuoso Jeff Midkiff brings soul and sparkle to Jennifer Higdon's Mandolin Concerto, a genre-bending showcase of bluegrass grit and orchestral color. Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 3, the "Eroica," follows — a heroic, boundary-breaking work that changed the course of music history. And José Pablo Moncayo's Huapango closes the evening in a blaze of Mexican folk energy and orchestral fireworks.
Three composers, three traditions, one unforgettable night of connection.
November 15, 2026
Global Connections
Experience Global Connections as the Bryan Symphony Orchestra returns to Derryberry Hall, where the orchestra began in 1963. Featuring music by Richard Wagner, Lili Boulanger, Samuel Barber, and William Dawson, this special concert celebrates musical voices and traditions from around the world while honoring the orchestra’s 63-year history and its connections to the past, present, and future.
February 14, 2027
Love Connections
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an afternoon of love and romance! The Bryan Symphony Orchestra, led by Dan Allcott, performs Tchaikovsky’s passionate Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy, features the winner of the 2026 Joan Derryberry Memorial Concerto Competition, and welcomes soprano Katy Wolfe for a beautiful selection of songs celebrating love.