News & Media
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Sixth Annual Symphony Stroll Joins Illuminate Owensboro
The Owensboro Symphony is excited to announce the return of its sixth annual Symphony Stroll, presented by Jagoe Homes, on Friday, October 3, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. This year, this community favorite will take place in conjunction with the City of Owensboro’s Illuminate Art & Light Experience, bringing together the magic of music and lights throughout Downtown Owensboro and the beautiful Riverfront. Everyone from the community is invited to take a leisurely walk while enjoying live performances from a variety…
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U.S. Bank and Owensboro Symphony Present the 38th Annual Concert on the Lawn
OWENSBORO, KY — A summer tradition nearly four decades strong returns this August as the Owensboro Symphony presents its 38th annual Concert on the Lawn, generously sponsored by U.S. Bank since 1987. The free community concert takes place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College, with picnicking beginning at 5:30 p.m. For many, the Concert on the Lawn marks the closing of summer; for others, it signals the start of another unforgettable Owensboro Symphony season. But for…
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Contract Extended: Quinn to Stay Through 2032
The Owensboro Symphony Governing Board of Directors has unanimously approved a three-year extension to Music Director and Conductor Troy Quinn’s contract, securing his leadership through the 2031–2032 season. This marks the fourth three-year extension to Quinn’s original agreement, which was previously set to conclude after the 2028–2029 season.
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Symphony Storytime on Tour
The Owensboro Symphony’s fun and imaginative program, Symphony Storytime, is making its way to surrounding counties this summer. On June 3, the program will kick off at the McLean County Public Library. The tour’s featured book is Peter and the Wolf. This story is about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather, who warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens his only animal friends—a duck, a bird…
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Symphony Announces 60th Season
The Owensboro Symphony announces the 2025-2026 season consisting of a five concert subscription series beginning in October of this year, the subscription series is presented by Owensboro Health. The 60th season begins Troy Quinn’s ninth season with the Symphony and will highlight the breadth and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians. Over the course of the season, the Symphony will perform concerts spanning celebrated works from the symphonic repertoire, the best of pop culture, Holiday favorites, Spanish heritage, tributes…
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Owensboro Symphony Gives Free Tickets to Veterans and First Responders
Owensboro, KY – Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony conclude the 59th season with an out of this world performance on Saturday, April 19 at RiverPark Center. Veterans and First Responders have the opportunity to receive two complimentary tickets to this concert. The Owensboro Symphony celebrates their courage and dedication through this partnership with premier concert sponsors Swedish Match and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. “We would be honored to have all veterans and first responders as our…
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Owensboro Symphony Presents 59th Season Finale – Cosmic Worlds
Owensboro, KY – Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony conclude the 59th season with an out of this world performance on Saturday, April 19 at RiverPark Center. The program includes John Williams’ music from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Waxman’s A Place in the Sun Suite featuring saxophone legend, Kenneth Radnofsky. The season finale includes Holst’s The Planets and promises to launch the Owensboro Symphony into an exciting 60th Season. “Kenneth Radnofsky is a true saxophone legend,” said Troy Quinn, Music Director. “This season, we have been…
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The Original Celtic Woman is Coming to Owensboro
Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony take the stage on Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at RiverPark Center for Celtic Celebration. The concert will showcase celebrated Irish music featuring Orla Fallon, a harpist and vocalist.
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January Concert features Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Trumpet, Thomas Hooten
Owensboro, KY – Troy Quinn and the Owensboro Symphony take the stage for the first time in 2025 on Saturday, January 25 at 7 p.m. at RiverPark Center. The concert features some of the most famous composers in classical music. Beethoven, Brahms, and Haydn. The concert will showcase the remarkable talent of guest artist Thomas Hooten, Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and a leading figure among today’s classical trumpeters. Hooten’s exceptional skills are prominently…
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Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra to Perform on Monday
The Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra and the String Orchestra will perform their annual Fall Concert on Monday evening, November 4, 2024 at First Christian Church, 700 JR Miller Blvd. Doors will open to patrons thirty minutes prior to the 6:30 p.m. performance. Tickets are $10 per person, and all students can attend free of charge. Tickets can be purchased in advance at OwensboroSymphony.org; cash or check will be accepted at the door. About the Youth OrchestraThe Owensboro Symphony, through its…
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Upcoming Education Program for Homeschool Students
Attention Homeschool families! Join the Owensboro Symphony on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM for “Symphony On Stage!” This interactive educational program introduces students to individual musicians of the Owensboro Symphony. Participants will learn about the instruments played, the musicians’ journeys to becoming professionals, and much more. Register now! This special program will begin in the Waymond Morris Recital Hall at the Owensboro Symphony, 211 East 2nd Street, and end in Cannon Hall at…
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Symphony Opens 59th Season with Spooktacular
Owensboro, KY – The Emmy-nominated Owensboro Symphony opens its 59th season on October 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. at RiverPark Center. Conductor Troy Quinn begins his eighth season with the Owensboro Symphony and continues to bring his dynamic and powerful programs to the audience. The 2024-25 season is presented by Owensboro Health. “This season is full of excitement and each concert will leave the audience wanting more,” said Gwyn Payne, Symphony CEO. The 59th season opens with…