Upcoming Events
Symphony Rocks at Bluestem
Back for its 15th year, Symphony Rocks returns with Funky Days & Disco Nights featuring Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. Join us August 13 at Bluestem Amphitheater for an evening of funk and disco with the Fargo‑Moorhead Symphony. Come early to enjoy local food trucks, then stay for an unforgettable night of music under the summer sky.
Barber & Hanson - Masterworks I
As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, this program celebrates American music as a vibrant reflection of culture and history. Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances brings rhythmic energy and contemporary voice, while Samuel Barber’s beloved Violin Concerto features guest soloist William Hagen. The program concludes with Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 “Romantic,” offering sweeping melodies and rich orchestral color. Together, these works highlight the depth and evolution of the American symphonic tradition.
The Music of Studio Ghibli
Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli as the orchestra brings to life the unforgettable music of composer Joe Hisaishi. This Pops concert celebrates the magical scores behind some of the most beloved animated films of all time, featuring sweeping orchestral medleys from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Northern Light - Small Stages
Inspired by the arc of a Northern day, this immersive chamber program moves from pre‑dawn stillness to the warmth of an extended twilight. Music by Arvo Pärt, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, and Nordic‑influenced composers unfolds in an atmospheric setting in the Marcil Commons Lving Room at Trollwood in Moorhead, MN.
Grieg & Sibelius - Masterworks II
Led by guest conductor Kedrick Armstrong, this program explores Nordic orchestral identity across more than a century. It features the dramatic early voice of Elfrida Andrée, Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto with guest pianist Lorraine Min, the modern textures of Ruders’ Tundra, and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3, a masterwork of clarity and innovation.
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Masterworks III
This annual side‑by‑side concert brings together the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies. The program features Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, the Fall 2026 Thoreson Steffes Young Artist Competition winner, and Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 4.
Songs & Dances - Small Stages
Inspired by traditions of song and dance, this woodwind quintet program features music by underrepresented and living composers, including Valerie Coleman and Amy Beach. Performed by FMSO principal wind players & more.
A Night at the Oscars in NYC
This year, A Night at the Oscars takes a star-studded trip to the Big Apple! Dress to impress, walk the red carpet, and step into a cinematic celebration inspired by some of the most unforgettable films connected to New York City and its iconic energy.
Low Frequencies - Small Stages
Experience the bold sounds of the FMSO low brass. With music for trombone and tuba‑euphonium ensembles, the program showcases the surprising range of these instruments.
Bach & Mozart - Masterworks IV
This program spans more than two centuries of orchestral music, from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 featuring Sonja Bosca‑Harasim, Deb Harris, and Tyler Wottrich, to Elgar’s Serenade for Strings. It also includes Puccini’s Crisantemi, Pärt’s Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, showcasing clarity, elegance, and evolving musical styles.
Sounds of America - Small Stages
Composed by artists shaped by migration, reinvention, and cultural exchange, this program offers a reflective portrait of America through chamber music. From Dvořák’s time in rural Iowa to contemporary American voices, these works reveal a nation heard through many perspectives.
Beethoven 9- Masterworks V
The final Masterworks concert of the 2026–2027 season concludes with Beethoven’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 9, featuring orchestra, soloists, and a large chorus. From dramatic intensity to the triumphant “Ode to Joy,” this iconic work remains one of the most powerful statements in the symphonic repertoire and a fitting season finale.