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Welcome to the CSO’s 71st Season

Join us on an Odyssey of Imagination with a season of classics, pops, and storytelling.

Thanks to our generous donors supporting the Wendy Brown Student Ticket Fund, the CSO provides FREE tickets to all school-age students. Accompanying parents and guardian tickets are only $10. All college students with ID also receive free admission at the door.

Students are always free!

The Catskill Symphony Orchestra (β€œCSO”) is central to what makes Upstate New York’s Catskill and Leatherstocking region so special. Founded in 1953 and officially incorporated in 1974, the CSO has dazzled countless audiences and provided the region with continuous, live symphonic music throughout the years.

With strong community support, an exceptional composition of professional union musicians and devoted leadership, the CSO is steadily growing and remains Upstate New York’s premier hometown symphony orchestra.

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View fullsize Join us Saturday for a musical journey through "Heroes and Legends" as we kick off our 70th season! Our first rehearsal is nothing short of magical, and we can't wait to share it with you. Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring:
View fullsize A heartfelt thanks to our 44 incredible donors who came together on Mohawk Valley Gives Day! Because of your generosity, we raised an astounding $3,801! πŸ™Œ Your unwavering support ensures that the music continues to play, inspire, and resonate within
View fullsize We're on a crescendo in our donation drive for the Catskill Symphony! A huge THANK YOU to our supporters who've already hit the high notes and got us into the Top 5! But guess what? We're aiming for the fortissimo in generosity! For MV Gives, let&r
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View fullsize We believe the magic of live orchestral music has the power to transform, and with your help, we can ensure its legacy in Oneonta, Otsego County, and beyond. Today is the first day of 'PreGiving' for Mohawk Valley Gives Day 2023 and now through Septe
View fullsize 🎢 Swing by the CSO booth at the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair in Neawah Park today! Dive into details of our 70th anniversary season, get the scoop on our Sept 30 concert, and indulge in delectable baked treats, including our unique music note cookie
View fullsize Circle the date πŸ“… and Bookmark our Link (in the bio!) On Sept 20, every beat and every note counts more than ever! Join us for Mohawk Valley Gives Day and play your part in supporting the Catskill Symphony. For education πŸ“š, for inspiration 🌠, for
View fullsize 🎢✨ Heroes & Legends: Catskill Symphony Orchestra’s 70th Season Opening Concert ✨🎢 Get ready to be transported through time and emotion as we kick off our monumental 70th season! Conducted by #GlenCortese and featuring the phenomenal #Phi

Meet our Artistic Director: Glen Cortese

The Catskill Symphony Orchestra welcomed Artistic Director, Glen Cortese, to our team for our 70th Season. Glen has had hundreds of guest engagements as the conductor of dozens of orchestras, opera companies and summer festivals around the world. Learn more about Glen by clicking below, and join the CSO for our 71st Season!

About Glen Cortese