Delaware County Symphony
Sebastian Grand, Music Director
Delaware County Symphony Presents:
Celebrating America 250 Symphony Concert
Experience an exhilarating musical tribute to America’s artistic spirit as the Delaware County Symphony presents a program honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary on Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 PM.
The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s sparkling Overture to Candide. The spotlight then turns to the winner of the Youth Concerto Competition, Julie Chen, with a rare performance of the technically demanding Cello Concerto in A minor; Op 22 by Samuel Barber. Aaron Copland’s powerful A Lincoln Portrait follows, blending stirring narration by Scott Cullen with the composer’s unmistakably open, American sound. The performance culminates in William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, a profound and deeply moving work that weaves spirituals and folk traditions into the symphonic sound.
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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.
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The Celebrating America 250 Symphony Concert will be presented on May 3 at 3:00 PM in Neumann University's Meagher Theatre. Tickets for the concert may be purchased 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 Neuman University. The next event is on April 20 and features the French Horn. Click HERE for the flyer.
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2025 - 2026 Season
Pride and Patriotism
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.
The brochure cover art was created by artist Grace Darden. Click HERE to find out more about her.
The DCS is offering apparel and other merchandise for the DCS fan! Click on the mug to see the products.
Financial support for the Delaware County Symphony has been
provided by grants from The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and PA Council on the Arts, The Presser Foundation, and the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund