Josee McGee, a gifted singer, has been immersed in music from a young age, shaping her into the artist she is today. Using the influence of old classic as a inspiration, she is an old soul modernizing into new music.
Led by Music Director, Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, the Canton Youth Symphony has grown to include three ensembles and is made up of students from nine counties in the Northeast Ohio area. Elementary through high school students occupy the three ensembles of the program. and enjoy the challenging and joyful educational experience that CYS creates.
Presented by the W. Henry Hoover Fund and in collaboration with EN-RICH-MENT of Stark County, Gospel Joins Symphony will be an epic presentation of orchestral and gospel music coming together to inspire and uplift our community. This concert will occur the week before Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Join us for an extraordinary Monday evening of live music, great food, merrymaking, and more—all overlooking the skyline of Canton—as we celebrate the close of our 2024–2025 season. All proceeds support the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s mission to inspire, educate, and unite our community through the transformative power of music.
Summer Serenades returns in 2025! Enjoy the spontaneous sounds of nature with the orchestrated sounds of music! Summer Serenades is a family-friendly series of instrumental ensembles performing all over Stark County. Bring your chair or blanket, favorite picnic food, and games; explore the parks and listen to the music!