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Experience an evening of classical enchantment with the Cape Symphony Orchestra's principal string players at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Join us on Saturday, April 13th, at 7:30 pm for a concert that promises to be a memorable journey through the soul-stirring power of music. Featuring an exceptional ensemble of musicians from your Cape Symphony Orchestra: Jae Cosmos Lee and Rhiannon Banerdt on violin, Danielle Farina on viola, and Jacques Lee-Wood on cello, this 65-minute program showcases a diverse and engaging repertoire.

Delight in the intimate dialogues of Beethoven's "Eyeglass Duo" for viola and cello, explore the rhythmic complexities of Trevor Weston's "Juba," and immerse yourself in the harmonious beauty of Leclair's Sonata for two violins in E minor. Following a brief intermission—a perfect moment to reflect and refresh—our musical journey resumes with Steven Snowden's "Appalachian Polaroids," a piece that captures the essence of Americana. The evening will culminate in the classical elegance of Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," before concluding with the traditional charm of "Old Reinlander from Sonndala."

Complementing the auditory feast, the event will have a curated wine bar for purchase by the renowned Dunn & Sons, ensuring an exquisite tasting experience that matches the sophistication of the musical selections. Guests will also have access to the museum's two main galleries (Hope/McClennan and Bank of America/Hunter) as well the Hart-Signore Sculpture and the Ocean Edge galleries to further round out this one-of-kind artistic experience.

This special evening is not just a concert but a celebration of art, culture, and community at one of Cape Cod's most beloved venues. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Seize this opportunity to indulge in a night of superb music and wine. Let the melodies of the Cape Symphony Orchestra's principal players enchant you, and make memories that will resonate long after the final note fades.

Limited seating available. Early booking is recommended to ensure your participation in this unique cultural event.

Join Cape Symphony for cocktails, appetizers, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a tantalizing array of live musical performances - all overlooking the gorgeous Nantucket Sound. Share your evening with fellow business leaders, philanthropists, and renowned artists on Cape Cod while raising funds to support Cape Symphony.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

5:30 PM: Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
7:00 PM: Dinner and Entertainment
8:00 PM: Live Auction and Dessert

Tickets go on sale April 1, 2024.

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Jae Cosmos Lee, Concertmaster of the Cape Symphony Orchestra, has curated an ensemble of Cape Symphony musicians to perform throughout cocktail hour and dinner service.

Chuck Dukas, Host and Live Auctioneer is originally from Dedham, MA. Now living in LA, Chuck is a charity auctioneer and professional "warm-up act" for The Price is Right, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, The Masked Singer, and The Voice.

We begin the evening with cocktails atop Wychmere Beach Club's newest event space, "The Dune," with expansive vistas of Nantucket Sound. Cape Symphony musicians will perform chamber music while you enjoy appetizers and an open bar. Inside, you'll find a beautiful setting in which to mingle, an additional open bar, and tables of unique silent auction items to explore. You'll then be invited to take your seat for the show! Every seat has a view for this spectacular performance by Cape Symphony Orchestra musicians. Enjoy a plated dinner, live classical music, and an early summer sunset across the Sound with your friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

“Joy4July” will be the culmination of the Town of Barnstable’s day-long celebrations, which include village parades, Hyannis Harbor boat parade, and music and dance on Main Street and at the Hyannis Village Green and Bandstand. The festivities lead up to a celebration under the stars with the Cape Symphony Orchestra conducted by our very own Joe Marchio featuring special guest Matt Levesque, Cape Cod's favorite tenor and former President of the Barnstable Town Council. Blending pop, Broadway, patriotic, and Americana music, “Joy4July” at Aselton Park is a FREE outdoor event and no tickets are required. Presented in partnership with the Town of Barnstable and Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District. RAIN DATE: July 5th at 8pm.

Last summer's presentation of the first Star Wars movie was a big hit! This July, Cape Symphony brings you the second installment in this famous trilogy.

The Cape Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert featuring composer John Williams’ GRAMMY®-winning score performed live to the film. Fans will experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film in a live symphonic concert experience led by conductor Thiago Tiberio on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 28 at 3:00 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.

Last summer's presentation of the first Star Wars movie was a big hit! This July, Cape Symphony brings you the second installment in this famous trilogy.

The Cape Symphony Orchestra will present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert featuring composer John Williams’ GRAMMY®-winning score performed live to the film. Fans will experience the scope and grandeur of this beloved film in a live symphonic concert experience led by conductor Thiago Tiberio on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 28 at 3:00 PM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.

Join us at the Cape Cod Melody Tent for an evening with legendary singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor. Our own Joe Marchio will conduct a lively and heartwarming program of music spanning the decades, from rollicking Broadway tunes and swinging jazz standards to folk favorites and popular selections. Cape Symphony Orchestra’s shining stars, paired with Livingston Taylor's incomparable talent and charm, promise a joyous night of music that’s sure to be a highlight of your Cape Cod summer!

Tickets for “An Evening with Cape Symphony Orchestra featuring Livingston Taylor" will be sold ONLY through the Cape Cod Melody Tent Box Office, online or by phone at 508-775-5630 (note that the Melody Tent Box Office is not yet open for in-person purchases).

On Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Cape Symphony will host “A September Serenade" at Highfield Hall and Gardens in Falmouth, MA.

The evening will feature an open bar, heavy appetizers, raffles, and a silent auction to support greater access to Cape Symphony’s programs, especially at our Falmouth campus. Music will fill the air, with traditional performances by Cape Symphony Orchestra musicians and classical-crossover performances by Cape Symphony Presents artists.

Tickets ($125) will go on sale July 15.

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Cape Symphony Presents and The Magic Message bring The Cape Cod Record Fair to Cape Symphony's Falmouth campus (60 Highfield Drive). Come dig through thousands of LPs, 45s, and tapes from dealers specializing in new and vintage records of all genres. DJs will spin tunes all day! Admission is just $3. 

To reserve a table or to donate your old records, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Each Fall, Cape Symphony partners with area school districts to bring professional, live symphonic music to young people on Cape Cod. Approximately 2,800 elementary school students, with their teachers and chaperones, take a field trip to the Barnstable Performing Arts Center for a school-day concert designed with the children’s interests and studies in mind.

Tickets are free to all participating school districts. Teachers, reserve your class's spot here: Educational Concerts 2025|26 Registration

The Young People's Concert is made possible through generous support from The Cape Cod Melody Tent (South Shore Playhouse Associates), The Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, and The Enoch T. Cobb Trust.

Each Fall, Cape Symphony partners with area school districts to bring professional, live symphonic music to young people on Cape Cod. Approximately 2,800 elementary school students, with their teachers and chaperones, take a field trip to the Barnstable Performing Arts Center for a school-day concert designed with the children’s interests and studies in mind.

Tickets are free to all participating school districts. Teachers, reserve your class's spot here: Educational Concerts 2025|26 Registration

The Young People's Concert is made possible through generous support from The Cape Cod Melody Tent (South Shore Playhouse Associates), The Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, and The Enoch T. Cobb Trust.

Link Up is a Carnegie Hall-designed program that provides music teachers with special tools to prepare their students to perform with the Cape Symphony right from their seats in the audience. Students in grades 3-5 will sing and play recorder in this highly interactive concert that strives to recruit the next generation of talented Cape Cod musicians!

Teachers, reserve your class's spot: Concert Sign Up Form