The Southern Symphony Orchestra

THE SOUTHERN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Southern Symphony Orchestra serves that population, in Joplin and beyond, who treasure the live performance of orchestral music.  Hosted by Missouri Southern State University’s Department of Music, the SSO seeks to perform the best symphonic offerings, and to invite outstanding guest soloists to thrill the audiences of the “Four States.”  Comprised of volunteer musicians from the community, and MSSU music students, the SSO supports the Department of Music policy of providing concert performances of its large ensembles free-of-charge to its audiences. To join, please contact Dr. Brandon Robinson.

• Fall, 2022 – Orchestra Concert

  • Rehearsals:
    • Start Monday, August 29, 2022, at 7-9pm in Phinney, Taylor Performing Arts, MSSU
    • Continuing all Mondays, except for Fall Break – October 17 and 18 till performance week.
  • Performance: 
    • Sunday, November 13 @ 3pm – Bud Walton Blackbox Theatre
    • Call – 1pm for Orchestra
    • Performance Attire: Formal, Black

  Spring, 2023 – Morten Lauridson’s  Lux Aeterna

  • Community Member Rehearsals:
    • Start: Monday, February 7 @7-9pm in Phinney, Taylor Performing Arts, MSSU
    • Continuing: All Mondays, except for Spring Break (March 23) till performance week
  • Performance Week Rehearsals:
    • Monday, March 27 7-9pm – Phinney Rehearsal Hall, MSSU
    • Tuesday, March 28 7-9pm – Phinney Rehearsal Hall, MSSU
    • Wednesday, March 29 7-9pm – Taylor Auditorium, MSSU
    • Thursday, March 30 7-9pm – Taylor Auditorium, MSSU
  • Performance:
    • Saturday, April 1, @7:30pm – Taylor Auditorium, MSSU
    • Call for all Musicians: 6:00pm – Taylor Auditorium, MSSU
    • Performance Attire: Formal, Black