New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony

The New Albany Symphony Orchestra brings live music to the community through a variety of concerts and events each season.

In addition to free outdoor concerts, ticketed events, and inclusive events, they have continued to make symphony music safe and accessible to kids and adults.

Rose Run Fest Concerts

Opening Night

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30PM

The festival orchestra and choir will perform their full European tour program right here in New Albany, Ohio before they embark on their journey. Arrive early for the Opening Night brass fanfare and ice cream social with Whit’s as we kick things off for Summer in Germany!

New Albany United Methodist Church, 20 3rd St.. New Albany, OH 43054

Summer in Germany

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00PM

Settle in for a sublime evening starting with Brahms Double performed by Luis Biava and Ariane Sletner with guest conductor Olev Viro on the podium.

New Albany Symphony Chorus will join forces with the symphony in the second half with excerpts from St Matthew’s Passion and Beethoven’s 9th for a night to remember.

Lawn seating is general admission – $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors.

Hinson Amphitheater, 170 West E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054

New Albany Symphony Series 2023/2024

The Annual Symphony series features both indoor and outdoor concerts, holiday show, and renowned musicians. 

Tickets and details here.

Get Happy! A Judy Garland Celebration

Friday, September 8, 2023, 7:30PM at Hinson Amphitheater.

In celebration of Judy Garland’s recent centennial, songstress Joan Ellison, accompanied by the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, brings Judy’s original symphonic arrangements back to life in a nostalgic trip down memory lane. 

Lawn seating is $30-35 and general admission. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

Holiday Spectacular

Sunday, December 17, 2023, 3:00PM
Luis Biava, conductor

Celebrate the season with music that awakens memories of childhood and family traditions. Let the magic of the holidays come to life on stage at the McCoy with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra and Chorus this December!

The Story of Wilbur and Orville Wright

Sunday, March 3, 2024, 3:00PM
Luis Biava, conductor

Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved one of humanity’s wildest dreams when they flew the first powered airplane over Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. These self-taught engineers, who made bicycles for a living, experienced failure after failure in the tedious testing of kites and gliders, but in the end, hard work and persistence allowed them to succeed.

Join guest narrator, 10 TV News Anchor Angela An, as we bring this fascinating story to life, and be inspired by our young student concerto competition winners as they spread their own wings on the big stage.

New Albany Symphony Sensory-Friendly Series 

Saturday at the Symphony Sensory Friendly concerts are designed for those on the autism spectrum, our friends in the dementia/Alzheimer’s community, or for those audience members needing a more relaxed concert experience.

Performances are never longer than an hour and include pre-concert lobby activities when possible.

During these concerts, audience members can move around, talk and BYO reinforcements and motivational systems. House lights will be turned on but dimmed, and “chill-out” zones, will be available in the lobby for those needing a break. 

Concerts are on Saturdays. Tickets are $9. Buy here.

September 9, 2023: Over the Rainbow at 11:30 am

December 16, 2023: Santa & the Symphony at 11:30 am

March 2, 2024: Take Flight at 11:30 am.

Find more Sensory-friendly options here.

Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus

Student Concerto Competition

January 20, 2024
Graves Piano Recital Hall, 5298 Karl Road in Columbus.
The competition is open to all Ohio students. Entrants are divided into categories by age at the time of audition: Junior Division, high school students and younger; and Senior Division, full-time undergraduate students age 24 and younger.

Division winners will receive a $300 cash prize and will perform with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts.

Applications are $40 and must be submitted online by January 5, 2024. Details and application here.

Check out other upcoming concerts!

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Friday, October 6, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Find more outdoor concerts here!

Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2023