2025/26 Season Subscription Packages
Subscriptions are only available by calling 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
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MUSICAL ROOTS
Celebrating America @ 250 & the 10th Anniversary of our Music Director, James Blachly
As the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra enters its 97th season, we celebrate two powerful milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and Music Director James Blachly’s 10th year with the JSO. This year’s programming honors our nation’s musical heritage with works by iconic American composers like Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber, bold new voices such as Levi Taylor and Caroline Mallonee, whose latest composition, co-commissioned with the New York Philharmonic, will premiere with us in March, and the unmistakable influence of jazz, a cornerstone of American music.
Throughout the season, we reflect on the strength of our community: the people and values that have carried us through challenges and triumphs alike. We honor the roots of our symphony’s success, our dedicated musicians, passionate staff, and steadfast supporters and board members, while also exploring the personal and collective musical origins that continue to shape our sound. With music that spans generations, genres, and traditions, including classical masterworks and soulful jazz, there is truly something for everyone.
October 25th: America @250 Part I & 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 Johnstown Symphony Orchestra returns to the stunning Grand Halle for an unforgettable evening of music that blends the elegance of the Baroque with the soul of jazz. The program features Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 132, Mvt. III , Handel’s luminous Passacaglia in G for Strings, and Bach’s towering Chaconne, performed by JSO Concertmaster Maureen Conlon Gutierrez as soloist.
The evening also highlights Maestro James Blachly’s earliest orchestral composition, Passacaglia, and closes with selections from Charlie Parker with Strings, one of the most influential jazz albums of all time, featuring Johnstown’s own Daniel Hutton on saxophone.
The Grand Halle on Broad Street; 7:30pm
Please note this performance is exclusive only to the All- Access Pass Season Subscription.
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 our outstanding Youth Orchestra musicians bringing the energy and spirit of jazz to the stage. For the second half, 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; 7:30pm
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