News
February 5, 2025
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2025 Young Artists Auditions, an annual event showcasing some of the most talented young musicians in DuPage County and beyond. The competition, held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, brought together a remarkable field of instrumentalists, each demonstrating extraordinary skill and artistry. Continue reading…
January 29, 2025
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce Emergent Learning Centers as a valued sponsor for its 2024/25 season. Known for its science-based interventions and compassionate care for children and youth, Emergent Learning Centers is investing in the local community and demonstrating its commitment to the arts. Continue reading…
January 21, 2025
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is delighted to welcome the community to a free Open Rehearsal on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:30 pm at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College. This special evening will feature treats provided by MyChef, an interactive Instrument Petting Zoo, and the chance to hear the exceptional artistry of Rose Armbrust Griffin, the DSO’s Artist in Residence and celebrated violist from Wheaton. Continue reading…
January 16, 2025
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) proudly presents Beyond Beautiful, an exceptional musical event on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. This extraordinary concert highlights award-winning local violist Rose Armbrust Griffin of Wheaton, performing Cecil Forsyth’s rarely heard and exquisitely lyrical Viola Concerto. Continue reading…
January 3, 2025
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites talented high school musicians to participate in its 69th Annual Young Artists Auditions on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. This prestigious program offers young instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and the chance to perform as a soloist with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
“For nearly 70 years, the Young Artists Auditions have showcased the remarkable talents of our local youth,” said Maestra Barbara Schubert, DSO Music Director. “The dedication and artistry displayed by these musicians are always inspiring, and we are proud to provide a platform for their growth and success.” Continue reading…
December 9, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites the community to experience the joy of the season with “Holiday Magic,” a concert blending festive music and community generosity. Scheduled for Sunday, December 15th in Downtown Naperville, this family-friendly beloved annual event captures the spirit of the holidays while supporting a great cause. Continue reading…
December 3, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra at its beloved “Holiday Magic” concerts on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm in the beautiful Wentz Concert Hall. These family-friendly performances are nearly sold out, so secure your tickets today for an unforgettable holiday experience! Continue reading…
December 3, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites you to join our mission this Giving Tuesday by helping us bring the transformative power of music to students across DuPage County and beyond.
Every year, the DSO partners with local schools to deliver world-class music education—entirely free of charge.
November 21, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce an extraordinary start to its 2024/25 season, with overwhelming audience enthusiasm driving near-capacity or sold-out attendance across its first four concert programs. With such an incredible response, the DSO is anticipating continued strong attendance for the remainder of the season. Continue reading…
November 11, 2024
In celebration of Veterans Day, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is proud to launch Symphony of Service, a new initiative dedicated to honoring veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. This program, available throughout the remainder of the 2024/25 season, offers exclusive benefits that reflect DSO’s commitment to giving back to those who have served our country. Continue reading…
October 19, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites the community to experience a special behind-the-scenes look at a classical music performance during a Free Open Rehearsal on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event will take place at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, starting at 7:30 pm. Continue reading…
October 19, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO), under the baton of Maestra Barbara Schubert, is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, Scandinavian Showcase, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:30 pm at Wentz Concert Hall. This program highlights the works of renowned Nordic composers and features internationally acclaimed violinist, Ariel Horowitz. Continue reading…
October 1, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce that Maestra Barbara Schubert has selected the award-winning piece, The True Awakening to Greatness, as the featured world premiere composition for its upcoming concert. Composed by rising star and ILMEA Award recipient, Angel Alday of Chicago, this work captivates with its sweeping harmonies and rich orchestral textures. Continue reading…
August 16, 2024
Julie Somogyi, a devoted champion of nonprofit impact, advocate for girls and women, and avid arts enthusiast, has recently joined the DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) as a board member. Her remarkable passion for the future and dedication to the arts serve as an inspiration to many. Specializing in nonprofit public relations, marketing, and communication, Somogyi brings her expertise in community-based membership strategies and mission delivery experiences to the DSO. Continue Reading…
August 9, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2024 Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, one of the premier cultural events in the region, taking place on September 21-22, 2024. Hosted by the Naperville Art League, this highly anticipated event will feature over 130 local and national artists, presenting a wide variety of fine art in a picturesque outdoor setting. Continue reading…
July 11, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 concert season, titled “Bold and Beautiful,” marking the orchestra’s 71st season of bringing exceptional live music to the community. Under the baton of Maestra Barbara Schubert, the DSO promises a series of electrifying performances that span the full spectrum of classical music, from timeless masterpieces to groundbreaking new works. Continue reading…
Meet Emma Germann: DSO Saxophonist and Passionate Music Educator!
July 7, 2024
Emma Germann’s love for music began at an early age in Watseka, Illinois, where she started playing the saxophone in fifth grade. Growing up in a small rural area, she knew she’d have to work hard to compete with other professional performers. Emma’s commitment was evident from the start, as she drove an hour just to study with her first saxophone instructor! Continue Reading…
DuPage Symphony features Mary Elizabeth Bowden in Modern and Melodious
May 2, 2024
“Music, of all the arts, stands in a special region, unlit by any star but its own, and utterly without meaning… except its own,” said Leonard Bernstein. DuPage Symphony Orchestra has been sharing the beauty and the deep meaning of classical music for 7 decades already. It’s 70th Anniversary Season, called Above and Beyond, will conclude with Modern and Melodious, a beautiful concert program that will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the prestigious Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Continue Reading…
Bringing music to the community: DuPage Symphony celebrates 70 years
April 25, 2024
In its 70th year, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra is still finding ways to go “above and beyond” to share its love for music with the community. For its season finale on May 18, guest trumpet player Mary Beth Bowden joins the orchestra to perform a seldom-heard trumpet concerto by Welsh composer Grace Williams. The concert, “Modern and Melodious,” also will feature Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and more. Continue Reading…
Elmhurst Twins Are National Finalists As Piano Players
March 7, 2024
Joseph and Kenneth Gallwas, 16-year-old twins in Elmhurst, Illinois are heading to Atlanta in March to compete as a National Finalist Duo in the MTNA Senior Piano Competition. They attend York High School as Sophomores and also play on the Junior Varsity Hockey Team. Continue Reading…
DuPage Symphony presents Springtime Celebrations
on Sunday, March 17
March 7, 2024
“Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife,” wrote Lebanese American writer Khalil Gibran. This language of the spirit speaks loudly during spring, when nature wakes up and when everything breathes the energy of life, hope, and harmony. Music brings harmony and springlike feelings into our lives, and DuPage Symphony Orchestra is happy to present its concert called Springtime Celebrations at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Continue Reading…
Art Talk – DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Transforming Hearts, Minds, and Communities Through Music for 70 Years
February 8, 2024
The City of Naperville had a population of 8,000 when Dr. Russell Harvey founded the DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) in 1954. Moving swiftly, he formed a 45-piece group and presented DSO’s inaugural concert after only two months of rehearsals. The musicians played to an “enthusiastic and appreciative audience” that commanded repeated encores. Local news sources praised the concert and stated it marked an excellent beginning for “a really fine orchestra. Continue Reading…
From One-Stoplight Town to Symphony Stage: Amber Broderick’s of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra Musical Journey
February 6, 2024
Calling all music enthusiasts! Join us as we dive into the world of farting bed posts to who’s the circus act in the band. This enchanting podcast delves into the history and the affects music has on our souls. You won’t be able to deny Amber’s passion for the DuPage Symphony and the significance of the wide range of instruments. This episode will make you want to attend a concert for sure! Listen to the episode…
DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Reflections of the Rus’ concert with flutist Adam Sadberry
January 23, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra promises to deliver an unforgettable performance with “Reflections of the Rus” on Sunday, Feb. 11. This performance will feature the exceptional artistry of flutist Adam Sadberry, a nominee for the Washington Post’s coveted “23 for ‘23 Artists to Watch” list and rising star of the classical music world. Continue reading…
DuPage Symphony Presents Holly Jolly Harmonies on Sunday, Dec. 17
December 6, 2023
There is a special time of the year that brings hope and joy to each of us. It brings light into the eyes of those who suffer, it brings love to broken hearts, and it gives warmth to those who need it. Miracles happen during that wonderful time, and I believe that this Christmas season will bring joy, peace, and hope to everyone. Continue reading…
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Starts Its 70th Anniversary Season with 'Echoes of the English Soul'
October 11, 2023
“My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require,” said English composer Edward Elgar.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra, an extraordinary orchestra with a unique history and mission, consists of volunteer musicians. Under the baton of Maestra Schubert, they perform music created by a great variety of composers and beautify the western suburbs of Chicago with the elegance of classical orchestral music. Continue reading.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Unveils Spectacular
70th Anniversary Season at Wentz Concert Hall
September 22, 2023
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated 70th Anniversary Season, with six unique concert programs taking place at the prestigious Wentz Concert Hall. This distinctive celebratory season offers a sequence of exceptional musical experiences, guaranteed to captivate our audiences. Continue reading.
North Central College Introduces Its New Performance Series
August 17, 2023
Each year, North Central College hosts a Fine and Performing Arts Performance Series that is open to the public, drawing patrons of all ages to campus from across the Chicago area. The lineup includes a variety of artists, bands and ensembles from a range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz, classical, family and cabaret. Continue reading.
Embark on a Warhol-Inspired Journey with the
DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s Free Outdoor Concert -
“The Sixties: In Sound & On Stage”
August 17, 2023
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 9, when the Memorial Park Bandshell in downtown Wheaton becomes the epicenter of an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and artistry by the award-winning DuPage Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra hosting tribute to Ron Keller at July 22 concert
July 19, 2023
On Saturday, July 22, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute concert to Ron Keller, longtime music director of the Naperville Municipal Band. The “Strike Up the Band” concert will feature pieces from some of his favorite composers, and Keller will take the baton for the closing piece, Sousa’s iconic “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Continue reading.
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents "Strike Up the Band!"
July 18, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable summer concert on Saturday, July 22! The DuPage Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at 7:30 pm at the Naperville Community Concert Center with a program entitled “Strike Up the Band!” This special free concert is a tribute to music educator Ron Keller, longtime Music Director of the Naperville Municipal Band since 1966. The evening’s program features familiar overtures, folk songs, Broadway show tunes, and memorable marches. Continue reading.
“Strike Up the Band!”: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Salute to Ron Keller
July 14, 2023
If you venture through downtown Naperville on Saturday, July 22, follow the irresistible sounds of music whispering along the breeze and you will find yourself at the Naperville Community Concert Center. Families sit close together, picnicking as they nod their heads to the music. Kids laugh and play, stopping to twirl to a particularly exciting melody. An orchestra on stage plays in perfect harmony, mesmerizing all. You’ve stumbled upon the DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s tribute concert to Ron Keller, longtime Music Director of the Naperville Municipal Band (NMB). Continue reading.
Experience the Magic of Summer Music: DuPage Symphony Orchestra Unveils Unforgettable Lineup of Free Outdoor Concerts!
June 21, 2023
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO), an esteemed community orchestra led by Maestra Barbara Schubert, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated line-up for Summer 2023: three free concerts of inspiring and memorable melodies, presented at beautiful outdoor venues across DuPage County. With exciting performances of enduring popular hits and light classical music, these upcoming DSO summer concerts are sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra's Feb. 11 concert to explore American spirituals and jazz
January 26, 2023
“Life is a lot like jazz… it’s best when you improvise,” said famous American composer George Gershwin. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra and Maestra Barbara Schubert prepared a concert program called “American Spirituals & American Jazz” featuring the music of George Gershwin and William Grant Still. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Family Concerts Dec. 18
December 14, 2022
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Tribute to Ukraine: The Land & The People
July 25, 2022
On Saturday, July 23, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra held their Tribute to Ukraine: The Land & The People concert at Central Park in Downtown Naperville. The concert began with the Ukrainian national anthem, which was sung and performed on the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian string instrument. Read more.
Cantigny Outdoor Concert “Hollywood Heroes”
June 18, 2022
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra returns to Cantigny! The orchestra, led by Barbara Schubert, conductor, will perform a 75-minute concert without intermission. The musical theme is Hollywood Heroes, featuring exhilarating music by Elmer Bernstein, Klaus Badelt, James Newton Howard, and (of course) the great John Williams. Indiana Jones, Wyatt Earp, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Star Wars heroes, and more: you’ll meet them all through the magnificent film scores of modern Hollywood! Join us at beautiful Cantigny Park for an evening of adventure, love, fantasy, and the triumph of good over evil, as celebrated in some of the most memorable musical creations of the last 50 years. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra ends the 2021-22 season with 'Celebrations'
April 26, 2022
What does it mean to celebrate despite all the difficulties, obstacles and problems? It means showing the strength and the power of life, positivity, and hope for a bright future.
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra came out of the pandemic even more determined and impassioned than before, because the challenges that it had to face only strengthened the spirit of the musicians and their love for classical music. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra's 'Reflections' concert on March 19 to explore 'The American Scene'
March 3, 2022
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards,” said Danish writer Søren Kierkegaard. Only time can show why things happen and what stands behind them, but in any case we have to move forward with our lives and do what has to be done.
For the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, it means to keep presenting live performances for its audience and keep transforming hearts, minds, and communities through music. The orchestra’s next concert, called “Reflections,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents 'Striving for Justice'
January 27, 2022
“Exclusion is never the way forward on our shared paths to freedom and justice,” said South African bishop and human rights activist Desmond Tutu. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra supports freedom and justice and is happy to present its new concert program that is based on masterpieces that demonstrate this message through the means of music. “Striving for Justice” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra to bring 'Yuletide Cheer' to Naperville
December 9, 2021
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of holiday concerts with “Yuletide Cheer” on Sunday, Dec. 12, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville.
The concerts will begin at 2 and 4 p.m. in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Masks are required to attend all in-person events on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra lights up Naperville with 'Inspirations'
November 19, 2021
“Do not believe those who try to persuade you that composition is only a cold exercise of the intellect. The only music capable of moving and touching us is that which flows from the depths of a composer’s soul when he is stirred by inspiration,” said Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra prepared for its audience a beautiful concert that features music sparked by various sources of inspiration. This concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 20 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents Darkness & Light
October 18, 2021
“It is the artists of the world, the feelers and the thinkers who will ultimately save us; who can articulate, educate, defy, insist, sing and shout the big dreams,” said American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra musicians are happy to take their audience away from a world full of worries and bring it to a world of music full of beautiful and healing sounds. A concert called Darkness & Light will open the orchestra’s season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
NCTV 17 Spotlight Interview
October 14, 2021
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a highly accomplished community orchestra whose mission is to provide inspiration and cultural enrichment through musical excellence, educational programs, and community outreach. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra seeks to transform hearts, minds, and communities through the emotional power and artistic beauty of music. Watch video.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 68th Season – Reflect and Celebrate
August 3, 2021
The DSO is overjoyed to announce its 68th subscription series, bringing you a season to Reflect and Celebrate. Demonstrating the unique power of music to comfort and inspire, the 2021-22 season features important works by American composers along with well-known classics. Join us for great music, performed by the Illinois Council of Orchestras 2021 Community Orchestra of the Year! Read more.
DSO Awarded Community Orchestra of the Year
March 15, 2021
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and independent professional conductors and musicians reviewed nominations representing orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber ensembles from throughout Illinois. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Appoints Executive Director
September 23, 2020
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Kristin Chmiel to the new position of Executive Director effective September 15, 2020. We also welcome back to the DSO family Krista DesBiens to the position of Office Coordinator. These adjustments to our organization’s administration will provide more agility as we continue to navigate the uncertainty affecting the arts in pandemic. “We are thrilled to welcome Krista DesBiens back to the DSO team,” said Board President Don Potozcny. “And elevating Kristin Chmiel to the role of Executive Director acknowledges her integral contribution.” Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 67th Season
May 18, 2020
Naperville, Illinois – In announcing our 67th season, Your Musical Journey, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra recognizes the healing power of music that unites communities in times of uncertainty. Over the last several weeks, it has been inspiring to see how music can bring people together, families in Italy singing from their balconies or Yo-Yo Ma and other musicians sharing #SongsofComfort on social media. In these challenging times, we invite you to reflect on the role music plays in your own life and consider supporting your local DuPage Symphony Orchestra as a subscriber and/or donor. You can help transform hearts, minds, and communities through music. Read more.
Single Tickets Now On Sale
September 6, 2019
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Family Concerts Dec. 18
December 14, 2022
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Tribute to Ukraine: The Land & The People
July 25, 2022
On Saturday, July 23, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra held their Tribute to Ukraine: The Land & The People concert at Central Park in Downtown Naperville. The concert began with the Ukrainian national anthem, which was sung and performed on the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian string instrument. Read more.
Cantigny Outdoor Concert “Hollywood Heroes”
June 18, 2022
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra returns to Cantigny! The orchestra, led by Barbara Schubert, conductor, will perform a 75-minute concert without intermission. The musical theme is Hollywood Heroes, featuring exhilarating music by Elmer Bernstein, Klaus Badelt, James Newton Howard, and (of course) the great John Williams. Indiana Jones, Wyatt Earp, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Star Wars heroes, and more: you’ll meet them all through the magnificent film scores of modern Hollywood! Join us at beautiful Cantigny Park for an evening of adventure, love, fantasy, and the triumph of good over evil, as celebrated in some of the most memorable musical creations of the last 50 years. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra ends the 2021-22 season with 'Celebrations'
April 26, 2022
What does it mean to celebrate despite all the difficulties, obstacles and problems? It means showing the strength and the power of life, positivity, and hope for a bright future.
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra came out of the pandemic even more determined and impassioned than before, because the challenges that it had to face only strengthened the spirit of the musicians and their love for classical music. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra's 'Reflections' concert on March 19 to explore 'The American Scene'
March 3, 2022
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards,” said Danish writer Søren Kierkegaard. Only time can show why things happen and what stands behind them, but in any case we have to move forward with our lives and do what has to be done.
For the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, it means to keep presenting live performances for its audience and keep transforming hearts, minds, and communities through music. The orchestra’s next concert, called “Reflections,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents 'Striving for Justice'
January 27, 2022
“Exclusion is never the way forward on our shared paths to freedom and justice,” said South African bishop and human rights activist Desmond Tutu. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra supports freedom and justice and is happy to present its new concert program that is based on masterpieces that demonstrate this message through the means of music. “Striving for Justice” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra to bring 'Yuletide Cheer' to Naperville
December 9, 2021
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of holiday concerts with “Yuletide Cheer” on Sunday, Dec. 12, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville.
The concerts will begin at 2 and 4 p.m. in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Masks are required to attend all in-person events on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra lights up Naperville with 'Inspirations'
November 19, 2021
“Do not believe those who try to persuade you that composition is only a cold exercise of the intellect. The only music capable of moving and touching us is that which flows from the depths of a composer’s soul when he is stirred by inspiration,” said Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra prepared for its audience a beautiful concert that features music sparked by various sources of inspiration. This concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 20 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents Darkness & Light
October 18, 2021
“It is the artists of the world, the feelers and the thinkers who will ultimately save us; who can articulate, educate, defy, insist, sing and shout the big dreams,” said American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra musicians are happy to take their audience away from a world full of worries and bring it to a world of music full of beautiful and healing sounds. A concert called Darkness & Light will open the orchestra’s season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Read more.
NCTV 17 Spotlight Interview
October 14, 2021
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a highly accomplished community orchestra whose mission is to provide inspiration and cultural enrichment through musical excellence, educational programs, and community outreach. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra seeks to transform hearts, minds, and communities through the emotional power and artistic beauty of music. Watch video.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 68th Season – Reflect and Celebrate
August 3, 2021
The DSO is overjoyed to announce its 68th subscription series, bringing you a season to Reflect and Celebrate. Demonstrating the unique power of music to comfort and inspire, the 2021-22 season features important works by American composers along with well-known classics. Join us for great music, performed by the Illinois Council of Orchestras 2021 Community Orchestra of the Year! Read more.
DSO Awarded Community Orchestra of the Year
March 15, 2021
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and independent professional conductors and musicians reviewed nominations representing orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber ensembles from throughout Illinois. Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Appoints Executive Director
September 23, 2020
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Kristin Chmiel to the new position of Executive Director effective September 15, 2020. We also welcome back to the DSO family Krista DesBiens to the position of Office Coordinator. These adjustments to our organization’s administration will provide more agility as we continue to navigate the uncertainty affecting the arts in pandemic. “We are thrilled to welcome Krista DesBiens back to the DSO team,” said Board President Don Potozcny. “And elevating Kristin Chmiel to the role of Executive Director acknowledges her integral contribution.” Read more.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 67th Season
May 18, 2020
Naperville, Illinois – In announcing our 67th season, Your Musical Journey, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra recognizes the healing power of music that unites communities in times of uncertainty. Over the last several weeks, it has been inspiring to see how music can bring people together, families in Italy singing from their balconies or Yo-Yo Ma and other musicians sharing #SongsofComfort on social media. In these challenging times, we invite you to reflect on the role music plays in your own life and consider supporting your local DuPage Symphony Orchestra as a subscriber and/or donor. You can help transform hearts, minds, and communities through music. Read more.
Single Tickets Now On Sale
September 6, 2019
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Meet Emma Germann: DSO Saxophonist and Passionate Music Educator!
November 21, 2024
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to announce an extraordinary start to its 2024/25 season, with overwhelming audience enthusiasm driving near-capacity or sold-out attendance across its first four concert programs. With such an incredible response, the DSO is anticipating continued strong attendance for the remainder of the season. Continue reading…
