Community Calendar

Kick off the holiday season with Christmas in Tulsa, a concert that promises a magical holiday experience for the whole family.

The voices of the Tulsa Opera Signature Chorale and guest vocalist Andra Pantelimon, the 2025 Tulsa Sings! Winner, join the Signature Symphony for cozy carols and holiday hoopla. You can join in too during the annual sing-a-long.

Known for connecting with audiences through both traditional and contemporary repertoire, Brett Mitchell, returns to the stage for Season XX as guest conductor in this exciting concert that begins with Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op.56, “Haydn Variations” that showcases Brahms's skill in transforming a simple theme into a rich and varied musical journey.

Then enjoy Hungarian dance music from the comfort of your Chapman Music Hall seat with Kodály’s Dances of Galánta. This performance ends with the warmth, beauty, and positive energy sounds of Brahms’ Symphony No.2 in D major, op.73.

We kick off 2026 and our popular chamber series with a wind quintet. This four-movement interplay between flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon blends traditional dance forms with contemporary interpretations. This beloved series includes a complimentary choice of beverage and light hors d'oeuvres with your admission.

Set in the modern beauty of the 101 E. Archer building in downtown Tulsa, the series features a unique intermission that enables guests to engage in a Q&A with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra musicians. Learn not only about the music, the symphony, but also of the unique personalities of our talented musicians! A perfect date night evening with appeal to music lovers of all ages! Cash bar is available.

Experience the beauty of Shakespeare’s most iconic poems as set to music by exemplary English composers. A lyrical evening of wit, romance, and drama.

Experience Aaron Copland’s vibrant picture of the American West, complete with cowboy songs and folk melodies, in the colorful Billy the Kid. Fly over the plains with the operatic Light Cavalry Overture, and enjoy Gershwin’s impression of the enthusiastic spirit of American life in Concerto in F, featuring acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel. We’ll cap off this journey through the Wild West with Elmer Bernstein’s brilliantly scored theme to The Magnificent Seven — yee haw!

Guest conductor, Mallory Thompson a highly respected conductor, educator, and lecturer leads Tulsa Symphony Orchestra in their final Symphony Sessions series for Season XX with Ewazen’s three-movement piece, Symphony in Brass that features rich harmonies and dynamic contrasts.

Followed then by Mozart: Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K.361/370a, Gran Partita a seven-movement piece celebrated for its rich textures, elegance and rich interplay between instruments, ending in a spirited and energetic conclusion for this afternoon's matinee performance! Enjoy the acoustic marvel of this beautiful theater on the campus of the University of Tulsa where seating is general admission with no "bad" seat in the house!

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan American conductor and composer Jherrard Hardeman leads the orchestra with Hailstork’s Fanfare on “Amazing Grace” a take on the beloved and well-known hymn, but with a twist. Hailstork’s interpretation transforms the hymn into a lively fanfare, featuring bold brass and energetic rhythms. Followed by Still’s No. 3, "The Sunday Symphony" a four-movement work, each capturing different aspects of a Sunday elevating from peaceful morning reflections to joyful celebrations.

Then, experience the emotional intensity of Montgomery’s Five Freedom Songs that blends classical music with elements of jazz, blues, and folk, capping off the concert with William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony and its three movements, each capturing different aspects of African American life and history.

Season XX’s final chamber performance ends with a bang! Nathan Daughtrey's Edge of the World is a captivating composition for a percussion ensemble that was inspired by Brian Andreas’ poem, “True Things." The interpretation musically conveys two individuals starting their lives together and looking to the future. The performance perfectly captures rich harmonies and rhythmic complexities creating a dynamic musical experience for any music fan.

With your admission to this beloved series enjoy a complimentary drink of your choice and an array of hors d'oeuvres, not to mention the ever-popular Q&A intermission between the audience and that evening’s musicians.

Be prepared to learn something new about music, musicians and perhaps enjoy a few surprises about that evening's performers! Grab a ticket before they are gone for the final chamber show of Season XX set within the beautiful space of 101 Archer and the inspring illumination of downtown Tulsa's night sky!

No playlist dedicated to Route 66 would be complete without a visit to Hollywood! Our soundtrack features music from Titanic, Far and Away, Mission: Impossible, Casablanca, and much more. Plus, rising superstar violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan will join Signature Symphony for Erich Korngold’s cinematic Violin Concerto!

Dynamic and rapidly rising American conductor, Michelle Merrill graces the Tulsa stage as she conducts our opening piece, Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" which reflects composer Amy Beach’s Celtic heritage with themes of Irish and Scottish folk music-a perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day holiday!

With Ravel’s Alborada del grazioso expect to enjoy the vibrant contrast inspired by Spanish dance rhythms and melodies. The concert ends with the audible symphonic storytelling, colorful orchestration, and emotional intensity of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919 version.)