Welcome to the Reading Symphony Orchestra website!
The Reading Symphony Orchestra is in it’s 76th year of existence as a performing group, continuing a long tradition of bringing great classical music and renowned soloists to ever-widening audiences in Reading and in neighboring communities in the Massachusetts North Shore region.
Please navigate through our site-- you’ll find many items of interest: from a complete listing of our current season of concerts. to information on how you can join us as a supporting contributor or perhaps become a member of the orchestra. You can find out something about our history, about who our players are, and about our conductor. You will also find on our site pictures from recent RSO events and audio samples of some of our concerts. We hope all of this will inspire you to want to become a part of this exciting symphonic journey, either as an audience member, a contributor, or a member-musician. 
2008 - 2009 Concert Season
Fall Concert
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Rogers Center, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center (62 Oakland Rd., Reading)
Corelli - Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 #4, D-Major
Schumann - Piano Concerto, A-Minor, Op. 54
Randall Hodgkinson, Piano
Beethoven - Symphony #5, C-minor, Op. 67
Children's Concert
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Please Note: The Childrens Concert has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:00PM at the Parker Middle School due to inclement weather.
Parker Middle School (45 Temple St., Reading)
"If it isn't Baroque -- Don't Fix It!" (extra admission required)
Spring Concert
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center (62 Oakland Rd., Reading)
Telemann - Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, and Strings, D-major
Haydn - Symphony #100, G-major, "Military"
Nielsen - Symphony #1, G-minor, Op.7
Pops Concert
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center (62 Oakland Rd., Reading)
"A Popcorn Pops " - The RSO goes to the movies, presenting some of Hollywood's greatest musical hits.
All programs, venues and dates subject to change
Tickets by subscription and at the Door:
Adults $15, Seniors and Students $10, Children Under 12 Free