Who We Are
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) was founded in 1943 by Edwin Juergens, William Minnick and William Fiedler, the organization’s first conductor. The current Music Director and Conductor is Peter Stafford Wilson.
The SSO sponsors a Youth Symphony, Youth Chamber Orchestra, Youth String Ensemble, and Children’s Choir. Organized in 1959, the youth orchestra program gives talented young people the opportunity to develop their musical skills. Although many middle and high schools have string ensembles and/or band programs, the Springfield Youth Symphony provides students and home schooled students in Clark County the only opportunity to perform in a full orchestral setting. The Children’s Choir was formed in 2012 and provides area students the opportunity to further develop vocal skills and perform choral works in a variety of settings and often in conjunction with professional musicians.
During the summer months, the SSO presents a free outdoor concert as part of the Springfield Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival. The SSO also presents special outreach programs called Lunch on the Lawn, featuring small ensembles that perform during the lunch hour at the Springfield Museum of Art.
For more information on the SSO, please call the administrative office at 937-325-8100.
What We Do
The mission of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is to enrich the lives of the people in Springfield and the surrounding region by presenting quality performances of symphonic music and providing excellent education programs.
