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2024 Children’s Educational Concerts

Nearly 2,200 students and educators joined us for the 23rd annual Children’s Educational Concerts on November 7, 2024. These concerts are offered free of charge to all area fifth graders, and this year 22 schools were in attendance. The Sherman Symphony Orchestra is grateful for our concert sponsors, TPG Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. In addition, we would like to thank the Sherman Independent School District for photographing the event, Split Window Studios for videography (coming soon!), and KXII News for the great story.

Season Ticket Sales Announced on KXII 2024-2025 Season

Executive Director Aaron Bucy stopped in to tell us what to expect for the orchestra’s upcoming season.
By KXII Staff
Published: Sep. 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM CDT
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) – The Sherman Symphony Orchestra is preparing for its 59th season of music.

Concerts this season include:

  • Fall Concert – October 26th
  • Children’s Concert – November 7th
  • Christmas Pops Concerts – December 7th and 8th
  • Winter Concert – March 1st
  • Spring Concert – April 26th

Click here to purchase tickets.

Austin College Summer Music Camp 2024

Austin College Summer Music Camp 2024 has come to a close! This program is a joint endeavor between the Sherman Symphony Orchestra and Austin College. 95 students from across Texoma enjoyed five days working with a phenomenal roster of faculty including our own Maestro Dominick. The first and only summer music program of its kind in our region, ACSMC seeks to provide an intensive and enriching experience for young musicians currently studying instrumental and vocal music. Formed in 2022, this program has been successful from the start, serving more than 200 students in three years. Highlights this year include guest performances by Sherman Symphony Orchestra musicians, lectures and classes taught by Austin College faculty from Media Studies, Anthropology, Spanish, and Chemistry; presentations by area music businesses, and a panel discussion of Austin College music alumni.

 

Photos by Kendall Katusak 

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra Association Elects New President

Having served as the President of the Sherman Symphony Orchestra for two years, Peter Bellermann (r.) hands his gavel to successor Susan Whitenack (l.), the newly elected President of the Association. Ms. Whitenack is the Head of the da Vinci School in Dallas, TX. She previously served as Assistant Superintendent of the Sherman Independent School District.

SSO Musician Celebrates 40 Years With the Symphony!

Suzy Barker

Herald Democrat Story

Read about Suzy Barker's 40 years with SSO

Join Us After the Concert!

Join us after the concert for a reception to honor Suzy Barker for her 40 wonderful years with the Sherman Symphony Orchestra. Artisan boards will be provided by The Milieu Wine Bar. There will also be wine and champagne available, courtesy of The Law Office of Jackie Vanzant. The reception is open to the public and we invite everyone to attend. We will be announcing the creation of the Suzy Barker Musician Fund, which is a newly established fund exclusively dedicated to paying the musicians who participate in the Sherman Symphony Orchestra. So enjoy the show, then join us in the ballroom for the reception afterward!

Urban Sherman Atmos Energy

The reception is sponsored by Urban Sherman and Atmos Energy.

2023 Children’s Educational Concerts

2,300 people were in attendance at our 22nd annual Children’s Educational Concerts on Thursday, November 2nd. Fifth-graders from more than 25 area schools filled the hall and listened to music ranging from familiar film scores to classical standards. The concert included an opportunity for a few students to try their hand at conducting, and all students participated in a fun sing-along. To learn more and to find out how to participate, please contact us.

This program was made possible with support from Texoma Physicians Group. 

 

Photography courtesy of Sherman Independent School District

SSO Featured in County Line Magazine

Last month, the Sherman Symphony Orchestra was featured in a County Line Magazine article, “Symphonies Enrich Lives Across the Region,” by Lisa Tang. Read more about the SSO here.