Our 2024-25 Season
November 3, 3pm Park Central Presbyterian
Youth Concerto Winners and Beethoven’s Fifth
W.A. Mozart: La Clemenza di Tito Overture
Claude Debussy: Danses Sacrée et Profane (Jocelyn Hsu, harp)
Jean Sibelius: Finlandia
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
More about the soloists here!
(Note: the anticipated performance of the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto will not be possible due to an injury. Stay tuned to see if we can reschedule that later in the season.)
December 8, 3pm St. Cecilias
“Spring, Summer, Autumn, and…Holiday!”
We’ll take a quick tour of the other seasons before enjoying several holiday favorites!
March 9, 3pm Park Central Presbyterian (NOTE Updated date and location)
“Locally Sourced”
Dan Lawitts: Mystery of History (World Premiere)
Victor Mallia: Counterpoint (World Premiere)
Neva Derewetsky: We Race in Circles (Kodylynn Perkins, soprano)
Diane Jones: Soul Dance (Heidi Hoffman, cello)
Chris Cresswell: at the foot of the mountain
Ryan Chase: TBA (World Premiere)
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2, first movement with Soren Kranz, pianist
Arr Sean O’Loughlin: How to Train Your Dragon
Arr Calvin Custer: A Salute to The Big Apple
Friday, May 16, 7:30pm Most Holy Rosary Church
Sunday, May 18, 4:00pm First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca
Grant Us Peace: Dona Nobis Pacem
A collaboration among the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble, Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra, and Syracuse Chorale
Vaughan Williams’ cantata Dona Nobis Pacem and portions of a Cherubini Requiem
Suggested donation at the door: $15
Seniors $10
Students $5
Under 18 free
Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra
First established in 1963, the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra is comprised of diverse and passionate amateur and professional musicians from all across the Syracuse area. To learn more about OCSO’s rich traditions and past, please visit our history page,
Our Mission
The mission of the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra is to provide our members with an opportunity to perform symphonic music, and for our audiences to enjoy classical programming, through our concerts, our community service, and our outreach programs.
Concerts
The orchestra presents at least four concerts each year. The repertoire consists of classical works (symphonies, concertos, overtures), popular music, light classics, and an occasional choral work.
Join Us!
Interested musicians should contact us about the requirements for membership. Our rehearsals are at the United Church in Fayetteville from 7:15-9:15 on most Mondays. The orchestra is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization supported by membership dues, fundraisers and contributions from the community.