2025/26 Season Subscription Packages
To purchase a Season Subscription, please call our Box Office at 814-535-6738 EXT: 1
All-Access
Tickets to all 6 shows, including the Nov. Candlelight Concert!
Section A: $368
Section B: $313
Section C: $258
Pick Three
Create your own package of 3 concerts at PPAC*!
Section A: $195
Section B: $162
Section C: $129
*Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
To purchase a Season Subscription, please call our Box Office at 814-535-6738 EXT: 1
MUSICAL ROOTS
Celebrating America @ 250 and the 10th Anniversary of our Music Director, James Blachly
October 25th: America @250 & Brahms 3
Our Season Opener sets the stage for an extraordinary year, celebrating America at 250 with a program that highlights the rich tapestry of American music. Experience the bold and visionary sounds of Charles Ives, the fresh voice of Levi Taylor, and the timeless beauty of Samuel Barber, alongside Brahms’ breathtaking Symphony No. 3—a piece that, in the words of Maestro Blachly, “makes life worth living.”
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; 7:30pm
November 22nd: Bach & Charlie Parker
The JSO returns to the Grand Halle for an unforgettable night of music. Experience the warmth and brilliance of the JSO strings as we explore Baroque counterpoint and jazz, featuring Maestro Blachly’s earliest composition, Passacaglia, and selections from one of the most influential jazz albums of all time, Charlie Parker with Strings featuring Johnstown's own Daniel Hutton on saxophone. Please note this performance is exclusive only to the All- AccessPass Season Subscription.
The Grand Halle on Broad Street; 7:30pm
December 13th : Holiday Pops!
The JSO Chorus, directed by Jeffrey L. Webb, takes center stage for a heartwarming evening of holiday choral masterpieces, joined by the full orchestra in a festive musical celebration. From cherished classics to seasonal favorites, this concert promises beautiful harmonies, rich orchestration, and maybe even a few surprises!
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; 3pm & 7:30pm
February 14th: Johnstown’s Got Talent
The evening kicks off with Jazz In Your Face, featuring outstanding youth musicians bringing the energy and spirit of jazz to the stage. Then, Johnstown’s Got Talent showcases incredible local artists, selected through a competitive audition process, performing alongside the JSO. From jazz to classical and beyond, this concert is a celebration of the region’s remarkable talent!
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; 3:30pm
March 14th: America @ 250 Part II: Copland
Our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues with a powerful program honoring the nation’s spirit and history. The JSO performs Adolphus Hailstork’s Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed, a moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., alongside a newly co-commissioned work by Caroline Mallonee in partnership with the New York Philharmonic. The evening culminates in Copland’s Symphony No. 3, written in the wake of World War II, with a triumphant finale that elevates his Fanfare for the Common Man to new heights.
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; 7:30pm
April 25th: Carmina Burana
Our season comes to a breathtaking close with Carl Orff’s electrifying Carmina Burana. From the thunderous opening of O Fortuna to the vibrant, medieval-inspired movements that follow, this masterpiece is a joyous explosion of sound and color—guaranteed to bring the house down.Featuring soloists Nicole Khouzami, Shawn Roth, and Christopher Herbert, this performance promises to be an unforgettable finale to a spectacular season. Don’t miss it!
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center; 7:30pm