Auburn Chamber Orchestra

05/03/2026

Today is the day!

We look forward to seeing everyone for our last concert of the season 🎶

Our concert starts at 2pm at the Merry Go Round Playhouse at Rev Theatre.

As always, admission is free but donations are accepted and appreciated

We’ll see you there!

04/22/2026

Our conductor, Victor Vallo, got to chat with WCNY Radio today!

We’re really excited about our next concert- lots of great things happening! You don’t want to miss it!

Victor Vallo, conductorSyracuse Chamber Orchestra   There are two season finales coming up, for the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra and the Auburn Chamber Orchestra. Victor Vallo joined host Diane Jones in the studios to talk about these two concerts, how they came together - and a change for the 40th s...

12/14/2025

Today is the day! ACO’s “Sounds of the Season” concert happens today! ‼️ Remember, we are at a new location! ‼️

Our 2:00PM concert will be at Auburn High School today! As always, our concert is free and open to the public, with donations appreciated. We hope you’ll join us! 

12/13/2025

One more day until our most festive concert of the year! We hope you’ll join us for this FREE holiday concert!!!

12/11/2025

Thank you WCNY for having us!

Listen now for all things holiday concert, happening this Sunday at 2pm!

    The Auburn Chamber Orchestra presents its annual holiday concert, "Sounds of the Season," this weekend. Music director Victor Vallo stopped into the studios to tell us about the concert, the feeling of community, and the need to bring this concert to an even larger venue this year! More about ...

12/11/2025

Attention ACO Musicians!

🚨 Tonight’s Dress Rehearsal Canceled 🚨

On account of worsening weather and other surrounding closures, we have decided it is best to cancel ACO dress rehearsal tonight (Thursday, December 11th) for everyone's safety. Please check your email for more information, and please help us by alerting your friends in the orchestra.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to Ms. Kaida Davis-Shannon on winning the inaugural Jeanne Herst Award!

Please join us on Sunday when we make more music together for our holiday concert! Concert information located in the comments.

The Auburn Chamber Orchestra has announced that Kaida Davis-Shannon is the first recipient of its new Jeanne Herst Fund Award.

12/05/2025

Holiday concert time at a *NEW LOCATION*

The Auburn Chamber Orchestra (ACO) will be performing a holiday concert entitled “Sounds of the Season”. It will be performed at Auburn High School, 250 Lake Ave, Auburn, NY 13021 on Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 PM.

Our annual "Sounds of the Season" concert, conducted by Dr. Victor Vallo, Jr., will feature both secular and sacred holiday music through the centuries. These include Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride (German Dance No. 3), Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, A Most Wonderful Christmas, and Sleigh Ride (Encore). ACO will also be joined by baritone vocalist David Rudari for Gesu Bambino, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Sing in Exultation (Sing-A-Long).

As always, ACO concerts are free and open to the public, though donations are always appreciated.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the 14th!

12/02/2025

We know there are many organizations you can give to today, so we appreciate the support of our patrons on this Giving Tuesday. ❤️

If you’d like to support us today, donations can be made directly through our PayPal.

For the ACO general fund:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RKTUNR2V73VDA

For the Jeanne Hearst Award:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ELSTAVNJWCU9C

For the Marion Fritz Fund:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4FZQDDYU2XBY8

11/26/2025

We love seeing our littlest supporters!!! Thank you, Emerson and Vivian!

Don’t forget that we have a Christmas tree on display at Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum as part of their annual Festival of Trees!

The museum is open everyday from 10 am to 7pm, and 4pm on Christmas Eve, with free admission. There are more than 200 Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofits and businesses.

Check ours out at #25!