A huge thank you to everyone who attended or donated to Symphony in Bloom last month. It was a lovely evening celebrating the close of the 30th concert season and 15 remarkable years with Toshiyuki Shimada as Music Director & Conductor. Many thanks to our event sponsors: Corning Display, Taughannock Aviation Corporation and Michael T. Horan.
If you would like to make a donation in honor of this double anniversary, please visit our donation page or click the yellow DONATE TODAY button below. We appreciate you supporting great music in our community!
If you would like to make a donation in honor of this double anniversary, please visit our donation page or click the yellow DONATE TODAY button below. We appreciate you supporting great music in our community!
Mark Your Calendar: Orchestra Concerts for 2025-26
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM
Corning Museum of Glass Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 PM Clemens Center, Elmira Followed by the OSFL annual dinner fundraiser, “Afterglow” Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM Clemens Center Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM The Park Church, Elmira Season Ticket Subscriptions will be on sale soon! Sign up for the e-newsletter (using the form below) to get the latest news right in your inbox. Subscribe early to get the best seats and the best prices. Read more. . . |
Catch the Orchestra for FREE this summer!
The season may be over, but the music hasn't stopped. We're thrilled to offer our community free and family-friendly ways to enjoy the sounds of the symphony this summer.
Stories with Music returns this July and August in libraries across the Southern Tier. Every event is FREE and all ages are welcome.
Join us as OSFL musicians present a featured storybook set to music, and witness the spark of joy in the next generation of music lovers, performers, and teachers. Fun for all ages, we’re thrilled to give back to the community with these special events. Find us at a library near you this summer. See the full schedule of shows here. |
Come see us perform at Party in the Park for FREE! The OSFL's Brass Quintet will take the stage on July 5th at 4PM at Eldridge Park. Featuring Lindsey and Larry Burroughs on trumpets, Rebecca Dodson-Webster (horn), Duane Smith (trombone), and Adam Peck (tuba).
As a special treat, our very own Cari Stage will perform the national anthem just before the fireworks show! Come for the food and fun, stay for the free music! We'll see you there. |
Join the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes
The Folksongs and Other Delights concert was indeed delightful as the voices echoed off the high arches of the historic Park Church on Sunday, June first. Thank you to all who sang, helped, or attended. What a wonderful way to end the concert season!
Sing with Us! All voice parts are invited to join the Chorus in September. Contact the OSFL office or email the Chorus to be notified when rehearsals start and to get more details about joining. Read more about the Chorus. You won't want to miss this rewarding experience. Join today! |
Join the Youth Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes
We're now accepting applications to audition for the Youth Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes! The Youth Orchestra, conducted by Margaret Matthews and Melissa Moore, offers area students an opportunity to be part of a symphonic orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and harp) right here locally. Apply now to audition to join the Youth Orchestra this September. Read more about how to apply and contact the OSFL office. |
TOGETHER WE ARE SOUND
Symphonic music provides a critical component in our schools and in our community to bring peace of mind and wellness of soul. The OSFL is a place to relax, unplug, and have a respite from the stresses of real life. Bring a friend and enjoy the experience of the live acoustic music of a full symphony orchestra resonating through your whole being.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to support the OSFL's concerts and educational programs.
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