Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

06/11/2026

Last week the FM Symphony staff had the opportunity to attend the League of American Orchestras Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

We were able to connect with orchestras across the nation (and even some North Dakota & Minnesota friends), listened to incredible keynote speakers, and gathered new ideas on how to better serve our community and patrons.

We enjoyed the charm and architecture of Baltimore and we can't forget to mention the delicious food. One of the evenings we experienced a celebration of American music performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jonathon Heyward.

We are excited to carry this energy into our 95th season and see you at Symphony Rocks in August!

06/10/2026

Thank you to the FM Rotary Clubs! 🎶

Representing the five-club FM Rotary Foundaiton, three members presented a check for $3,500 to Lucas Wood, exec director of the FM Symphony Orchesta. The donation supports the local youth symphonies. Outstanding teen musicians performed in the 15th annual Recital with a Cause on April 30. The donation represents part of the funds raised by the annual event.

Since the first recital in 2010, the clubs' project has generated nearly $1 million for Rotary International's Polio Plus campaign to eliminate polioeymelitis from the face of the globe. The total includes matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Shown from left: Tom Riley, FM AM Rotary; Moorhead president Tim Hiller; Moorhead member and Foundaiton board member Jean Hannig; and Lucas Wood of FMSO.

06/10/2026

🎟️ Symphony Rocks tickets are ON SALE NOW 🎶

Join the FM Symphony for Funky Days & Disco Nights featuring Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome at Bluestem Amphitheater on August 13th.

Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM.

Grab your tickets today: https://bit.ly/SymphonyRocks2026

06/09/2026

We are so saddened by the sudden loss of supporter, advocate, and friend of the Symphony, Terry Koppang.

The photo attached is the way many of us knew Terry, sitting in a crowd clapping and cheering, happy to be attending a local live performance.

To share a little bit of the type of person Terry was we wanted to share a quick story. Last spring Executive Director, Lucas and his husband Jordan, were visiting Fargo to decide if they would like to make Fargo their home. They had stopped by the office to talk to staff when Terry walked in. Terry did not know who Lucas was or that he was interested in the Executive Director role, but only knew that Lucas and Jordan were visiting. Terry went into passionate dialogue about how incredible Fargo is, the amazing non-profits he supports, the wonderful people, and especially the live music he attends. He told Lucas he hoped he had a wonderful time visiting and Fargo was the best place to live and left. We joked when Terry left that he was not a paid actor.

That’s the type of person Terry was an incredible advocate for our community, our organization, and our people. All of us at the FM Symphony will deeply miss seeing him at our performances and his friendly face visiting our office. We hope Terry’s memory lives on in the music we perform. Rest in peace Terry.

06/05/2026

🎶✨ Symphony Rocks with Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome! Tickets on sale June 10th! ✨🎶

Tickets for Symphony Rocks go on sale June 10th at 8:00 AM online or 9:00 AM in the office. Tickets range from $15 to $85.

We want to give a huge thank you to Tellwell Story Co. for helping us develop an exciting new look for Symphony Rocks. We love it!

As many of you know, this event is one of the highlights of the summer in the FM area, happening this August at the beautiful Bluestem Amphitheater. This year’s theme is Funky Days & Disco Nights. Dust off your bell bottoms and platform boots because you will not want to miss this.

🎵 Live music
🍔 Food trucks
🍹 Drinks
🎟️ Raffles and more

Don’t wait. These tickets go fast, and phone lines can be busy, so if you are calling in please be patient as we return your call. Visit www.fmsymphony.org for more information.

06/04/2026

🎵What an incredible 2025–2026 Masterworks Season. ❤️

As we look back on this year, we are filled with gratitude for the music we shared, the artists who inspired us, and the community that made it all possible! We thank everyone who attended, every musician, special soloist, collaborator, volunteer, and business partner who helped make this season possible.

🎷MW1: From the New World (Sept. 20 & 21)
We opened with the world premiere of Noir Concerto No. 1 by Fargo-born composer Adam Hochstatter, featuring Russ Peterson on saxophone. The program also included Peterson’s Between Two Cultures with the Buffalo River Singers, a powerful collaboration.

🎵MW2: Music From Within (Nov. 8 & 9)
A showcase of talent from within the orchestra, featuring our principal flutist, Debora Harris, in Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2, and Music Director Christopher Zimmerman stepping in as piano soloist for Bloch’s Concerto Grosso for Strings and Piano.

🎹MW3: Symphonic Giants (Jan. 17 & 18)
This weekend featured a side-by-side performance of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances alongside the -Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies. Tyler Wottrich, Associate Professor of Piano at NDSU, delivered a commanding performance of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

🎻MW4: The Seasons of Vivaldi & Piazzolla (March 14 & 15)
An all-strings showcase led by Concertmaster Sonja Bosca-Harasim, who brought both Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires to life in a powerful performance.

✨MW5: Il Tabarro & More from Puccini (April 25 & 26)
Our season concluded with the first official co-production with the Fargo-Moorhead Opera, featuring Puccini’s one-act opera Il Tabarro alongside additional works by Puccini. The musicians and voices on stage made for a brilliant finale.

📷All photos are by the talented Kensie Wallner Photography.

We are so grateful for this year and are excited for our 95th season! If you'd like to be apart of it visit www.fmsymphony.org/seasontickets for more information! 🎟

05/31/2026

Our office will be closed the week of June 1 as our staff attends the League of American Orchestras Conference. We’re excited to connect with orchestras from across the country and can’t wait to bring back what we learn to share with our community.

We will return phone calls and resume regular office hours on June 8.
In the meantime, if you need assistance, please email [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we can.

🎟️Season Subscriptions are available now online: https://bit.ly/4vff7aK

05/29/2026

The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra is seeking an Interim Associate Concertmaster.

Submit your one-page resume via email to Artistic Operations Manager Rich Gonzales and a $25 audition deposit (cash or check) to the FMSO office.

Application deadline: June 8, 2026

Full details: https://www.fmsymphony.org/auditions

05/28/2026

Mark Your Calendars

📅 June 10 – Symphony Rocks Tickets On Sale
Tickets go live online at 8 AM, or you can stop by our office between 9 AM–4 PM to purchase in person.
✨ Season ticket holders: Check your email for an exclusive early access link on June 9!

🎟️ June 15 – Single Tickets On Sale
From A Night at the Oscars to Music of Studio Ghibli, plus our Masterworks and Small Stages performances — if you’ve had your eye on a specific concert, June 15 is your day to grab seats!

⏳ July 1 – Season Renewal Deadline
Want to keep your current seats? Be sure to renew by July 1!
After this date, any unclaimed seats may be released. Don’t worry — you can still purchase a season subscription up until our first Masterworks performance on September 26.

We can’t wait to share an incredible season with you!

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed through Monday 05/25 in observance of Memorial Day.

We hope you enjoy your holiday weekend as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

In the meantime, tickets are available online 24/7 at www.fmsymphony.org, and season tickets are on sale now! 🎶

Questions? Send us an email at [email protected], and we’ll respond when we return Tuesday at 9:00am.