Divergent Sounds:
Apostle Jones

Thursday April 30, 2026 | 7:30pm

Apostle Jones is a dynamic soul band that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative, fresh sound.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS

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EVENTS

Groovy Blues Meets Symphony with Apostle Jones

April 30, 2026

Apostle Jones is a dynamic soul band that bends styles and genres to create a uniquely collaborative, fresh sound. Pulling from collective influences of Rock, R’n’B, Blues, Gospel and Funk, Apostle Jones soars with original music, serves crowd pleasers and spreads a contagious joy for their hometown Cleveland, OH.
 
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Employers Health Pops Series:
Simply The Best - The music Of Tina Turner

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.

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FEEL GOOD MAINSTREAM MEETS SYMPHONY WITH COMPASS

May 21, 2026

What started as a pandemic related distraction from boredom for these siblings, COMPASS has become a tight band of melodic, heart-pulling,  guitar driven indie rock music.

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SUMMER SERENADES IN THE PARK

June – September

This summer, Canton Symphony Orchestra will be making the rounds across Stark Parks and beyond to reach new and interested audiences.
All of these concerts are free. They are a fantastic way to enjoy classical music and the great outdoors!

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SONGS IN THE SKY FUNDRAISER

June 15, 2026

Join us for an extraordinary Monday evening of live music, great food, merrymaking, and more… all overlooking the skyline of Canton. As we celebrate the close of our 2025–2026 season, we invite your attendance and support for our final event of the year.

 
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New & Noteworthy

2026-2027 Season Annoucement

THE 89TH SEASON

As the Canton Symphony Orchestra enters its 89th season, we invite you to join us at a defining moment of discovery and possibility.

This year, we are proud to welcome five exceptional conductors to your MasterWorks series as part of the search for the CSO’s next Music Director! Each finalist brings a distinct artistic voice and vision, offering audiences the opportunity to experience remarkable performances, while shaping what comes next in the CSO’s story.

Alongside this journey, we are very pleased to expand the Employers Health Pops Series into two performances of each concert, increasing access to programs that continue to resonate with the interests of our broader community.

We look forward with great excitement to the 2026–2027 season, featuring community collaborations, beloved repertoire, and new artistic perspectives. 

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CSO Chorus In Concert

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an evening of choral music presented by the Canton Symphony Orchestra Chorus. This program reflects the many dimensions of motherhood through music, featuring works such as Ave Maria, Eric Whitacre’s The Seal Lullaby, and selections including Mother and Mama.
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Music Director Search Finalists

Jacob Joyce
Yue Bao
Wesley Schulz
Mélisse Brunet
Austin Chanu
Meet the Finalists

Community Engagement

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Educational Programming

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!

Educational
Concerts

These concerts are curated for educational purposes are combined with social and emotional learning standards. They are paired with a theme each year.

Kinder Concerts
Young Peoples' Concert
SymphonyLand Storytelling

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CYS
Ensembles

The Canton Youth Symphony was founded in 1961 as a way to give young musicians the opportunity to participate in a high-quality regional youth orchestra.

Canton Youth Strings
Canton Youth Symphony
CYS Advanced Orchestra

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Community
Programs

These programs are designed to meet children where they are, providing educational opportunities and experiences to over 6,000 youth in Stark County.

Lighthouse Saturday Strings
Backyard Explorations
Mindful Music Moments

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