Every season at the Waco Symphony feels like a collection of shared moments waiting to unfold. Music we haven’t yet heard together, but can already begin to imagine in the space of Waco Hall.  We’re excited to share a first look at the Waco Symphony 26/27 season.  Every season tells its own story, and this […]

From opening night to Emerald City Evening, this season’s American Mosaic: Celebrating 250 Years became something more than a series of performances. It became a collection of shared moments we’ll carry with us. To our guest artists and vocalists, thank you for bringing your talent to our stage and shaping performances that felt truly magical. We’re grateful for […]

The night was simply wicked at our final performance of the 25/26 season, An Emerald City Evening.  It was incredible to witness Mamie Parris, Shayna Steele, and Nathaniel Hackmann bring songs from beloved Broadway hits like Wicked, Les Misérables, Cats, and The Lion King to life alongside the Waco Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Lawrence Loh.  The […]

Have you ever noticed how a song can suddenly take you somewhere else? One note can spark a memory, a chorus can make you feel like the world has paused just for you. That’s what Thursday, April 16, promises at Waco Hall.  With Mamie Parris, Shayna Steele, and Nathaniel Hackmann on stage alongside Lawrence Loh and the Waco Symphony […]

What a night! On March 19 at Waco Hall, the orchestra closed out the 25/26 classical season in unforgettable style.  The evening opened with the dazzling Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra by Shawn Okpebholo, immediately filling the hall with energy. Acclaimed young cellist Sterling Elliott brought grace and brilliance to his performance, leaving the audience in awe.  […]

Step into the magic of Broadway when the Waco Symphony presents An Emerald City Evening: Wicked & All-Time Broadway Favorites on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. inside Waco Hall.  Maestro Lawrence Loh welcomes powerhouse Broadway vocalists Mamie Parris, Shayna Steele, and Nathaniel Hackmann for an unforgettable night celebrating the music of Emerald City and beyond.  The evening features music from Wicked and a collection of Broadway’s most […]

If you’ve ever hummed “bah-bah-bah-BAH” (you know the one), you’ve met Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, one of the most recognizable pieces of music in the world.  Written between 1804 and 1808 in Vienna, it opens with a dramatic four-note motif that many people interpret as “fate knocking at the door.” That powerful idea threads throughout the whole […]

We are still daydreaming about Aristo Sham’s breathtaking performance and the electric energy of Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst. Our evening with the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist was nothing short of extraordinary, filled with vibrant melodies, powerful emotion, and moments that will stay with us for years to come.  We are grateful to Aristo Sham for joining […]

This year’s Savor the Symphony theme, From the Hills of Tuscany to the Heart of Bourbon Country, invites guests to embark on an elegant journey to the heart of Italy. The evening will feature a five-course dining experience thoughtfully crafted by guest culinary artist Billy Garrett of Secret Chef. Each dish is inspired by the recipes of Frances […]

From toy soldiers and swirling snowflakes to the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Nutcracker filled the stage with holiday magic. Ballet Frontier’s return to Waco brought together professional dancers, talented local dancers, and beautiful costumes for a performance that truly felt like a community tradition.  With Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Waco Symphony under the direction […]