Delaware County Symphony
Sebastian Grand, Music Director
2026 - 2027 Season
Delaware County Symphony Presents
Musique Française Symphony Concert
Join the Delaware County Symphony for an enchanting celebration of elegance and imagination for the first symphony concert of the season on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM.
Gabriel Fauré’s evocative suite from Pelléas et Mélisande opens the program, with its atmospheric beauty and expressive lyricism. Pianist Clare Longendyke, whose performances are notable for bringing together technical excellence, artistry, and her charismatic stage presence, takes the stage for Maurice Ravel’s dazzling Piano Concerto, a brilliant fusion of classical refinement, rhythmic vitality, and vibrant color. The concert concludes with Georges Bizet’s beloved L’Arlésienne Suites Nos.1 & 2, showcasing the composer’s gift for melody, drama, and unforgettable orchestral storytelling.
Find out more about the pieces featured at this concert by attending Meet the Music, a free, pre-concert lecture presented by Neumann University Music Professor, Dr. Richard Sayers, at 2:00 PM.
Musique Française Symphony Concert will be presented on October 18 at 3:00 PM in Neumann University's Meagher Theatre.
Echoes of Grandeur
The Delaware County Symphony is a community orchestra established in 1971 that is dedicated to providing outstanding classical music experiences for residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding greater Philadelphia region.
All concerts are on Sundays at 3pm in the Neumann University's Meagher Theatre
New Members Welcome
The Delaware County Symphony is welcoming new members in all string sections, especially second violin and viola. We also have openings for percussion and select other instruments. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from late August through the end of April. To inquire about joining, please visit our Contact Us page, complete the Join the DCS form, and include a brief summary of your musical experience.
Tickets are now Available! Click Here
DCS Symphony Explorers
A FREE introduction to symphonic music for school age children accompanied by a parent or guardian. At each event, the children will learn about a specific orchestral instrument AND have the opportunity to experience part of a rehearsal. The children are invited to sit as part of the orchestra on stage to observe the interactions between the conductor and the musicians. DCS Symphony Explorers takes place on select Monday evenings in the McNichol Art Gallery in the Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Building at Neumann University. The next event is on October 5th at 6:30 PM and features the flute. Click HERE for the flyer.
Are you interested in auditioning for our Youth Concerto Competition? Please click here for this year's application! It is now available!
The brochure cover art was created by artist Delaney A. Jack. Click HERE to find out more about her.
Financial support for the Delaware County Symphony has been
provided by grants from The Presser Foundation, PECO, Team Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Creative Industries