OUR STORY

Inspirational Music-Making For Over A Century

The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1918 and is the longest continually active orchestra in the state of Wisconsin!

Over more than a century, extraordinary musical experiences have evolved into a legacy of old and new traditions.

Thank you to PBS for featuring the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra as we continue to grow and evolve under the leadership of our conductor, Ernesto Estigarribia.

The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra is led by Music Director Ernesto Estigarribia Mussi.

Each orchestra season includes three classical concerts, a yearly holiday concert, and an annual children’s concert.

Before each concert, Mr. Estrigarribia gives a pre-concert talk that starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn about the music and composers presented during the performance.

During each performance, the musicians’ artistry and passion engage the senses and create new memories. The varied repertoire provides a unique musical experience for the audience and performers.

As a community-based, professional orchestra, most of our musicians call the lakeshore community home, but we also have musicians from all over Wisconsin.

All performances are held at the prestigious Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan.

In the early 1980s, the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra partnered with the Sheboygan Area School District to form the Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony, later renamed to the Sheboygan Symphony Youth Orchestra.

The youth symphony has a rich history of talented musicians, dedicated conductors, and tireless volunteers. Many current and former members have performed with the Sheboygan Symphony and other orchestras nationwide.

For more information about the Sheboygan Symphony Youth Orchestra, please click HERE.

In 1994, Janet L. Herrick founded the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus. The chorus comprises 80 voices and performs several concerts yearly with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, please click HERE.

Carnegie Hall’s Link Up

The Sheboygan Symphony and Sheboygan Area School District sponsor give an annual Children’s Concert at no charge to the students. Supported and created by the Carnegie Hall Foundation, the SSO presents Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program, introducing orchestral music to public, parochial, and home-schooled fourth-grade students throughout Sheboygan County.

Students attend a daytime concert in the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts, where they are introduced to the various instruments of the orchestra, musical terms and concepts, and composers and their musical works while singing and playing recorders along with the orchestra.

By providing an authentic concert experience, the students’ world is opened to the beauty of live performances.

Over the past 28 years, over 43,000 students have attended the Children’s Concerts. For more information, contact the Sheboygan Symphony Office at (920) 452-1985.

The Sheboygan Symphony Children’s Concerts are sponsored by Sargento.

Mission

To engage our community through extraordinary musical experiences.

Vision

A community inspired and enriched by the wonder of live classical music.

Values

Inspiration: Our music and performances help the community to feel more human and alive.


Innovation: We ensure the wonder of classical music stays relevant to the needs of our audiences.


Inclusion: Music is a world language that invites the participation of people from all backgrounds.

Upcoming Concert

MESSIAH

December 14, 2024 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Handel’s Messiah has been performed somewhere in the world every single year since its premiere in 1741! The Sheboygan Symphony Chorus celebrates its 30th season with this timeless masterpiece. Join in singing during the Hallelujah Chorus! Sheet music will be provided for audience participation.

To purchase individual tickets for this performance, please click HERE.

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