Marc Lee Shannon is an Akron-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and author known for his 25-year tenure with Michael Stanley’s band, The Resonators. A seasoned session musician, Shannon has released four solo albums.

Marc Lee Shannon is an Akron-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and author known for his 25-year tenure with Michael Stanley’s band, The Resonators. A seasoned session musician, Shannon has released four solo albums.
January 17, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 7, 2026
This series of instrument trio performances introduces students (ages 3-6) to the world of the orchestra in a fun, interactive, and musical way. Each trio performance is programmed around a children’s story book and features a different instrument family (strings, woodwinds, and brass) performing a variety of orchestral repertoire.
March 19, 2026
Marc Lee Shannon is an Akron-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and author known for his 25-year tenure with Michael Stanley’s band, The Resonators. A seasoned session musician, Shannon has released four solo albums.
March 28, 2026
Guest Conductor Mélisse Brunet leads a deeply moving program that explores themes of grief, remembrance, and comfort. The concert features Gabriela Lena Frank’s Andean Elegy and Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, performed with the Canton Symphony Chorus, offering a powerful journey from loss to solace.
April 25, 2026
May 16, 2026
Led by Guest Conductor Jason Seber, the Canton Symphony Orchestra closes its Employers Health Pops Series with Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner—a high-energy celebration of the legendary icon’s greatest hits, performed by powerhouse vocalists including Tamika Lawrence and Shaleah Adkisson.
The Canton Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to bringing supplemental music education to Stark county and beyond. Whether you are 3 or 103, the Canton Symphony Orchestra wants you to learn more about music and how to bring it into your life. Check out our programs below and see how you can get involved today!
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