Carmel Symphony Orchestra

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Whether you're a lifelong aficionado or new to the symphony, our upcoming concert season offers something unforgettable for everyone.

Visit our website for more information at CarmelSymphony.org.

🎺 DID YOU KNOW? — French HornThe French horn has over 12 feet of tubing wrapped into its iconic circular shape!Known for...
06/17/2026

🎺 DID YOU KNOW? — French Horn

The French horn has over 12 feet of tubing wrapped into its iconic circular shape!

Known for its warm, rich sound, the horn can blend seamlessly with the woodwinds or boldly shine above the entire orchestra. Despite its name, the instrument evolved from hunting horns used throughout Europe centuries ago. Valves weren't added until the 19th century, allowing horn players to perform the wide range of notes we hear in today's orchestral music. Putting your hand into the bell doesn't just muffle the sound. It is an advanced technique called ""hand stopping"" used to alter pitch, change the instrument's key, and create a distinct metallic timbre. Did you know Carmel's Former Mayer plays the french horn?!

Listen for its noble sound at our next performance!

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome David Commanday as its new Music Director. David brings with him a...
06/05/2026

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome David Commanday as its new Music Director. David brings with him a wealth of experience in artistic leadership, a deep commitment to musical excellence, and a genuine passion for connecting with musicians and audiences alike. His collaborative spirit and clear vision will help the CSO build on its strong 50-year foundation while exploring new artistic possibilities.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed Music Director of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The CSO has a distinguished history, exceptional musicians, and a world-class home in the Payne & Mencias Palladium. It is a privilege to lead this wonderful orchestra as we shape an ambitious and inspiring next chapter together,” said Commanday.

Read full release here:
https://mailchi.mp/carmelsymphony/carmel-symphony-orchestra-awarded-grant-from-allen-whitehill-clowes-foundation-6497227

06/03/2026

#185 Lunch Break with ATI with Carmel Symphony Orchestra David Commanday and Sam Arce Actors Theatre of Indiana Board.

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 Carmel Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of David.

🎶 Exciting News from the Carmel Symphony Orchestra! 🎶We are delighted to announce that Maestro David Commanday will retu...
06/02/2026

🎶 Exciting News from the Carmel Symphony Orchestra! 🎶

We are delighted to announce that Maestro David Commanday will return as Music Director of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra for the 2026–27 season.

A familiar and respected artistic leader, Maestro Commanday previously served as Music Director during the 2023–24 season and now returns to lead the orchestra into an exciting new chapter. His three-year appointment reflects a shared commitment to artistic excellence, stability, and meaningful community engagement.

Maestro Commanday will kick off the season with the CSO's performance at CarmelFest on July 4.

Please join us in welcoming Maestro Commanday back to the podium. We look forward to creating inspiring musical experiences together and sharing the power of live orchestral music with our community.

Read the full announcement here: https://youarecurrent.com/2026/06/02/commanday-returns-as-cso-music-director/

We are excited to welcome CSO's new Music Director, David Commanday as he helps lead the orchestra into their 50th Anniv...
06/02/2026

We are excited to welcome CSO's new Music Director, David Commanday as he helps lead the orchestra into their 50th Anniversary season! Read more in the Indianapolis Business Journal article by Dave Lindquist.

05/23/2026

Recently first-grade students at the Sycamore School enjoyed a visit with Carmel Symphony Orchestra musicians. Chris Zaloudek, violin II, Marty Meyer, assitant principal cello, and Karen Hutchins, viola, shared their love of music with the1st-grade students. The musicians bring smaller scale instruments to allow the children to place their fingers on the strings and get a better feel for what playing the instrument is like.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is committed to creating experiences with children to create a lifelong love for classical music. The many benefits to our health is well documented and while these students may not understand why they love this music, they connect with it.

We hope our efforts enhance their lives and encourage them to play or enjoy classical music througout their lives.

Learn more about our musicians:
Kris Zaloudek: https://carmelsymphony.org/musician-kris-zaloudek/
Marty Meyer: https://carmelsymphony.org/musician-martin-meyer/
Karen Hutchins: https://carmelsymphony.org/musician-karen-hutchins/

To find out more, visit:
Carmel Symphony Orchestra: https://carmelsymphony.org

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Allen Whitehill Clowes Foundation continues its legacy of support for the arts and humanities with a grant for Carmel Sy...
05/16/2026

Allen Whitehill Clowes Foundation continues its legacy of support for the arts and humanities with a grant for Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Clowes was a civic leader, philanthropist, arts patron and business executive who began the foundation in 1990 to encourage beauty and the human spirit.

The CSO will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in the upcoming 2026-2027 season and is very thankful for this support.

Read full news release here:
https://mailchi.mp/carmelsymphony/carmel-symphony-orchestra-awarded-grant-from-allen-whitehill-clowes-foundation

Congratulations to Carmel High School students, faculty and parents for this amazing achievement! These awards are the r...
05/10/2026

Congratulations to Carmel High School students, faculty and parents for this amazing achievement! These awards are the result of hours of dedication. Each individual's effort and team work made this a reality and we are very proud of you.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to announce that Molly Beaver (Wright) has joined the organization as our...
05/08/2026

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is excited to announce that Molly Beaver (Wright) has joined the organization as our Director of Development. She brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community engagement, with a proven track record of building meaningful relationships and driving philanthropic growth. Most recently, Beaver served as Executive Director of Westfield Youth Sports.

Read the full news release here:
https://mailchi.mp/carmelsymphony/molly-beaver-joins-carmel-symphony-orchestra-as-director-of-development

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra had the pleasure of honoring two of our original members upon their retirement. Jan Brill ...
05/04/2026

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra had the pleasure of honoring two of our original members upon their retirement. Jan Brill and Ann Manship helped form the symphony in 1976 with the other initial members and have worked tirelessly to grow it into the professional organization we enjoy today. The CSO was instrumental in supporting the efforts of the City of Carmel, Indiana Government as its redevelopment efforts focused on the arts as an economic development tool.

Thank you for your years of service!

See full news release here:
https://mailchi.mp/carmelsymphony/join-us-to-welcome-spring-sat-march-21-at-7-pm-6496875

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