Irving Symphony Orchestra

08/31/2026

🎶 Calling All High School Volunteers! 🎶

Are you a student in grades 9–12 looking for a fun way to earn community service hours? Join the Irving Symphony’s OVATION program!

OVATION members play an important role at our concerts by:
🎟️ Collecting tickets
📖 Distributing concert programs
👋 Greeting patrons and helping them find their seats

And the perks? Plenty!

✨ Recognition in the concert program
🎻 Special lectures and demonstrations with orchestra musicians
🎶 Free admission to Symphony concerts
🎫 Complimentary tickets for family and friends
⏰ Community service hours that can count toward graduation and honor-student requirements

Enjoy beautiful orchestral music along the way and help us create a memorable concert experience for all!

Make a difference. Meet new people. Enjoy the music. Earn your hours. ❤️🎼

Join OVATION and become part of the Irving Symphony family!

To apply please visit our website: https://irvingsymphony.org/education/

08/27/2026

✨We are counting the days for the beginning of our 2026-2027 Season "Musical Mosaic. Celebrating 250 Years of the Music that Made America". 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Come join us as we set the stage for our upcoming Season and enjoy an evening of live music and great company! 🥳
To register, please scan the QR code or go to: https://bit.ly/4hTiDnW
We hope to see you there! 🎶

07/09/2026

What a joy it was to partner with Ability Connection and the The Irving Chorale and bring the Celebrate America Concert to their community! 🇺🇸🎶
Ability Connection is an incredible Texas nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live their fullest.
We were honored to share an afternoon of music, celebration, and community with such an inspiring organization and the amazing individuals they serve!
Thank you, Ability Connection, for all you do to make a difference every day!

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

✨As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we honor the enduring ideals of freedom, unity, and opportunity that have shaped the United States throughout its history.

Music has a unique power to bring people together, transcending differences and inspiring a shared sense of community. On this Independence Day, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our nation and the universal language of music that connects us all. 🎶

From all of us at the Symphony Orchestra, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and memorable Independence Day.🎉

Happy 250th America! 🇺🇸🎆

06/30/2026

Music has the power to bring people together, and we were honored to partner with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for a special Juneteenth Lunch Hour Concert featuring the Modern Cajon Jazz Ensemble.

Enjoy this highlight with guest vocalist Andrea Wallace delivering unforgettable performances of jazz, contemporary gospel, and beloved traditional favorites that inspired staff, patients, and visitors alike.

Thank you to Texas Health Presbyterian for partnering with the Irving Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Juneteenth through the shared joy of live music. We're grateful to everyone who joined us for this meaningful afternoon!

Texas Health Presbyterian celebrated Juneteenth with a special lunc...

05/29/2026

🎶🇺🇸 ANNOUNCING THE IRVING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 2026–2027 SEASON! 🇺🇸🎶

Musical Mosaic: Celebrating 250 Years of the Music That Made America

🎥 Get an exclusive preview of the season from Music Director Maestro Héctor Guzmán, who introduces each concert and shares the inspiration behind this exciting celebration of America's musical heritage in a special season announcement video.

Join the Irving Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary season celebrating America's rich musical heritage through iconic film scores, beloved holiday classics, timeless masterworks, and legendary voices.

✨ 2026–2027 Concert Lineup ✨

🎬 October 10, 2026
Music from America's Silver Screen
Featuring Emmy Award-winning guitarist Russ Hewitt
Experience unforgettable music from The Last of the Mohicans, The Magnificent Seven, Silverado, and more!

🎹 November 14, 2026
Classically & Quintessentially American
Featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Antonio di Cristofano
Enjoy Gershwin's An American in Paris and Ravel's dazzling Piano Concerto in G.

🎄 December 12, 2026
Christmas Holiday Soundtrack Live!
Featuring Maegan Coomes and the MacArthur High School Choir
Celebrate the season with music from Home Alone, Elf, It's a Wonderful Life, The Polar Express, and more.

❤️ February 13, 2027
Valentine's Eve: Heart Strings
Featuring the Grammy-nominated Dallas String Quartet
A romantic evening where electric strings and orchestral elegance create pure magic.

🎻 March 13, 2027
America's Classical Roots
Featuring violinist Ordabek Duissen and guest conductor Oliver Weder
Experience Dvořák's majestic New World Symphony and Barber's powerful Violin Concerto.

🎤 April 24, 2027
ICON: The Voices that Changed Music
Featuring Bravo Broadway stars Ryan Shaw and Capathia Jenkins
Celebrate musical legends including Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, and more!

🎟️ Watch Maestro Guzmán's season announcement video, mark your calendars, and join us as we celebrate 250 years of the music, stories, and artists that shaped America.

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05/28/2026

✨The Irving Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce Usman Ali as the recipient of this year’s Friends of the ISO Scholarship Award, recognizing his extraordinary musical achievement, dedication, and service to the community 🎶👏

An accomplished young tenor from Irving, Texas, Usman’s musical journey has taken him from middle school honor choirs to some of the most prestigious stages and ensembles in Texas and beyond. During his high school career at MacArthur High School, he earned a place in the TMEA All-State Choir multiple times, achieved top chair rankings in district, region, and area auditions, and was selected for the American Choral Directors Association 11–12 National Honor Choir — a distinction reserved for the nation’s most elite young singers.

Beyond competition and recognition, Usman has pursued formal vocal training through private voice lessons and opera coursework at Dallas College Brookhaven and North Lake campuses, further strengthening his artistry and commitment to excellence.

Usman has also built an impressive record of performance and service to the Irving community. He has performed the National Anthem at numerous high-profile events, including Irving ISD graduations, athletic banquets, and State of the District celebrations, sharing his talent with audiences across the region.

The Irving Symphony Orchestra congratulates Usman Ali on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to seeing his continued success as he pursues his passion for music and performance!✨