The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” – A World of Holiday Music Awaits You

Attendees are cordially invited to experience the holiday music presented at the Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) festive concert, “Light,” on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.   An evening of joy and celebration will take place at the decorated St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road in Rochester, Michigan. Under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, the concert will present a selection of seasonal melodies that evoke the spirit of the holidays.   The … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Pops in the Park’

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites the public to “Pops in the Park,” a key event in the 2025 Kiwanis Club’s Music in the Park series. This family-oriented program offers a variety of music suitable for all ages. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Rochester Municipal Park, featuring an evening of popular tunes, movie music, and classical selections such as Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien” and Leroy Anderson’s “Serenata.” Soprano Kristy Barnes will … [Read more...]

Rochester Symphony Orchestra Unleashes CULTURAL INFUSION

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites guests to experience CULTURAL INFUSION, a concert that features a variety of musical selections intended for a broad audience and occurs on Friday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m. Led by conductor and music director Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, the performance takes place at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The concert begins with "Finlandia," a symphonic poem composed by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, … [Read more...]

The Rochester Community Concert Band presents their ‘Let’s Dance’ concert

On Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., the Rochester Community band will perform their 'Let's Dance' concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, Michigan. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Music to be performed includes: "Albanian Dance" by Shelley Hanson "Fandango" by Frank S. Perkins, arr. Floyd Werle "Of Endless Miles and Empty Rafts" by Michele Fernandez "My Fair Lady" by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, arr. Robert … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra proudly presents its 63rd Season – An Evening in Italy and Bohemia

Step into a musical journey through Italy and Czechoslovakia with the Rochester SymphonyOrchestra's (RSO) 63rd Season. Attend on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Rochester for an evening that promises to enchant one's senses and elevate their soul with the enchanting melodies of classical music. The evening kicks off with Rossini's enchanting “Overture to La gazza ladra,” or “The ThievingMagpie,” a tale of mystery and mischief set to the sound of … [Read more...]

“What a Wonderful World” Presented by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate the evening of Friday, May 31, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. with The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) directed by Conductor and Music Director Zeljko Milicevic. Do not miss a tribute to the “Grand Canyon Suite” by Ferdi Grofé and the performance of the Young Artist Competition winner, violinist Matthew Xu. The Symphony will perform at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The evening begins with “Carnival Overture” by Antonín Dvořák. The “Carnival … [Read more...]

“Celtic Soul,” a Celtic Sprint Concert Presented by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic presents “Celtic Soul” with Celtic music from across the United Kingdom this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The RSO welcomes soloist Timothy Michling, instructor of oboe at Oakland University. Tim serves as principal oboe of the Ann Arbor Symphony of Music as well as playing oboe and English horn with the Flint … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Les Souvenirs Du Passé” (Mementos from the Past)

Come and Enjoy a French Fall Concert Bonsoir and Bienvenue are French for good evening and welcome. With this in mind, on October 6, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., please join Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Rochester, Michigan as they “welcome” you to a very “good evening” of great classical music.  The concert for this evening (Les Souvenirs Du Passé Mementos from the Past) is the second of five shows in the 2023-2024 concert … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra welcomes in the Holiday Season with ‘Holiday Cheer’

Gather your family and friends to celebrate this festive season with The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO). Like so many families in the greater Rochester, Michigan area, the RSO’s holiday concert has become a family tradition. This year’s concert returns to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church located at 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, MI on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. Join Maestro Zeljko (Bill) Milicevic, Music Director and Conductor of the RSO for a delightful evening of … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents a ‘Fountain of Inspiration’

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) presents "Fountain of Inspiration," its final concert of the 2021-2022 season, scheduled for Friday, May 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd., Rochester, MI. This concert celebrates winners of the RSO's Young Artist Competitions, 2020-2022. This year's winner is violinist Betti Kelley, an Ethiopian American violinist from Lenexa, Kansas. She is a sophomore at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying … [Read more...]