Now Preparing
our 2023/2024
Season
Welcome to
Minnesota’s Rochester Symphony

Since 1919
Who We Are

A professional orchestra of 70 paid-per-performance musicians for six concert sets per season

A volunteer chorale of 90 talented voices performing two or more concerts per season

A dedicated staff and board auditioning four candidates to hire our one new Conductor/Maestro

A cornerstone of the arts
Rochester Symphony in Numbers
5,000+
tickets sold per season
165+
local musicians
6
concert sets per season
$5
student & youth tickets

It’s An Exciting Time
There has never been a better time to join the Rochester Symphony community. In the upcoming season, you can expect:
- A six-concert set season beginning in October 2023
- A different conductor candidate at four concert sets
- Four chances to bring youth at no cost with our Free Family Previews
- A lively holiday concert in December featuring our chorale
- A beautiful array of classical pieces performed by our talented orchestra
“Excellent”
So grateful for this excellent symphony right here in Rochester.
2023 Attendee
“Magical”
Rochester Symphony and the Chorale are a marvelous gem for the Rochester community!
“Fantastic quality”
The whole evening was a delight and musically outstanding. Excellent concert, from the first piece to the last note.
2023 Attendee
Latest
News
- Chris Jankowski: Retired Musician SeriesChris Jankowski, 2nd trumpet retired at the end of the 2022/2023 season. Years involved: 1994-2022
- Call for AdvertisersWould you like to place your business or product in front of 5,000 Rochester-area residents? We are excited to announce a change from digital programs last season to one printed program used for the entire season in 2023/2024. After surveyingContinue reading “Call for Advertisers”
- Elizabeth Gomoll: Retired Musician SeriesKristina Lantz, violin, retired in December of the 2022/2023 season. Years involved: 1977-2022