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“Music making is really for life,” says Cape Symphony teaching artist Alex Nelson, a classically trained bassoonist with a degree in Music Education. Her holistic approach to musicianship and teaching does more than just bridge those worlds—it’s about recognizing that every moment, as an instrumentalist, teacher, or student, is full of potential for connection through the power of music.

The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents “To The Sea” Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center.

Cape Symphony Presents is proud to host an extraordinary chamber music festival at our Falmouth campus. This year’s Cosmos Sessions feature cello and clarinet quintets specially selected by Cape Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Jae Cosmos Lee to ignite your senses in all the best ways. “I love chamber music dearly, and feel very fortunate to present these pieces,” he says.

The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents “Sing Us A Song: The Music of Billy Joel” Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center.

If you’ve ever met John DellaMorte, you’ll know that at 6’ 4”, he’s hard to miss—but it’s not just his height that makes an impression. With a cello in his hands and a grin on his face, John brings energy, focus, and a genuine love for music to every stage he steps on. A proud alum of the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra, John has been a musical force on Cape Cod since age nine.

Voice instructor Zack Johnson can help anyone feel more comfortable singing in any genre. From musical theater to opera, hip-hop to R&B, he’s got you covered. It all begins with a strong foundation.