Roswell Symphony Orchestra

Roswell Symphony Orchestra The Roswell Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 66 years! It all began in the basement of the First Methodist Church on July 28, 1959.

That first group included lawyers, accountants, teachers, florists, housewives and geologists. Although not professional musicians, they were determined to give Roswell and southeast New Mexico a professional sounding orchestra. For a city the size of less than forty-thousand the formation of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra was quite an accomplishment. Maestro John Farrer became the director of the

RSO for the 1972 season. He followed William Kirschke, Thomas Lewis, and Glenn Cunningham, the first director of the RSO. Under the leadership of Maestro Farrer the RSO has earned a reputation for musical excellence by sharing with the under served target audience of southeast New Mexico the talents of professional musicians, many of whom have performed renowned symphonies across the United States as well as in Canada and Europe. The first concert season in 1960-1961 featured three concerts held in New Mexico Military Institute's Pearson Auditorium. Since then the season has grown to include a Subscription Concert Series of five classical concerts in Pearson Auditorium, featuring world renowned guest artists, Children's Educational Concerts for elementary students in Roswell, Dexter and Hagerman, and a free Labor Day Concert at Spring River Park and Zoo.

Mark your calendars for our next season! More information coming soon...
06/01/2026

Mark your calendars for our next season! More information coming soon...

Thanks to Mike Winters for the great interview with John Farrer and Cisco Brink this morning.
04/16/2026

Thanks to Mike Winters for the great interview with John Farrer and Cisco Brink this morning.

🎶 The finish line is in sight — and we need your help to get there!Our final concert of the 2025–2026 season is just ONE...
04/08/2026

🎶 The finish line is in sight — and we need your help to get there!

Our final concert of the 2025–2026 season is just ONE WEEK AWAY, and your support means everything as we close out this year and look ahead to an exciting 2026–2027 season.

Here’s how you can show up for us:
🎟️ Grab your tickets for our April 18th concert — an unforgettable night of live music you won’t want to miss!
💛 Can’t make it? Consider making a donation to the RSO using the link on our website or in our IG profile. Every contribution goes directly toward bringing great music to our community.

Together, let’s make this final concert one to remember — and set the stage for an incredible season ahead. Thank you for your continued love and support! 🎼✨

We are excited to welcome Evren Ozel to Pearson Auditorium as part of our April 18th concert performing Ravel's Piano Co...
04/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Evren Ozel to Pearson Auditorium as part of our April 18th concert performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major. Enjoy this recording from the Van Cliburn Competition and get your tickets now to hear this up-and-coming pianist!

Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano CompetitionSemifinal Round Mozart ConcertoMay 31, 2025Bass Performance HallEvren OzelUnited StatesAge 26Fort Wort...

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