Saturday, May 16th, 2026 | 7:30pm
Umstattd Hall | Zimmermann Symphony Center
2331 17th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
DESCRIPTION
This concert will be conducted by Guest Conductor, Jason Seber.
The Employers Health Pops Series comes to a close with an epic season finale as the Canton Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with Grammy Award-winning artist and proud Canton native Macy Gray.
Known for her unmistakable voice and fearless style, Gray rose to global prominence with her smash hit “I Try” and has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary soul and R&B. This performance brings a rare chance to hear her biggest hits—“Sweet Baby,” “Still,” “Why Didn’t You Call Me,” “Beauty in the World”—reimagined with the full force of the orchestra, led by conductor Jason Seber.
For Gray, this homecoming concert is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of the city that shaped her. And for Canton, it’s a chance to welcome home one of its most iconic voices in a performance only the CSO can deliver: a bold, cross-genre collaboration that blends pop, soul, and symphonic power.
TICKETS
$37 / $52 / $72 / $112
All tickets are subject to a $3 processing fee.
Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, & Educators: 20% off
SNAP & Medicaid Recipients: 20% off
*Must call for discounts.
Box Office: 330-452-2094
boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org
Hotel Accomodations
The Canton Symphony Orchestra is a proud partner of Embassy Suites by Hilton at the Akron-Canton Airport, who have offered CSO patrons an exclusive rate to book rooms attending our concerts from out of town. To take advantage of this special offer, please click the link below or the image above. The rate is $135/night!
7883 Freedom Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 | (330) 305-0500
Artist Spotlight
Macy Gray
Macy Gray (born in Canton, Ohio) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctive raspy voice and versatile fusion of genres including R&B, soul, jazz, and pop. Gray gained international fame with the release of her debut album, On How Life Is (1999), which featured the chart-topping hit single “I Try.” The song earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and firmly established her as a significant figure in contemporary music.
With over ten studio albums to her name, including The Id (2001), The Trouble with Being Myself (2003), and Ruby (2018), Macy Gray has continually evolved as an artist while staying true to her unique sound. In addition to her successful music career, she has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Bobby Brown, Ariana Grande, and Galactic. Gray has also ventured into acting, with notable appearances in films such as Training Day, Spider-Man, and For Colored Girls.
In 2023, Gray released The Reset, a collaborative album with The California Jet Club, further cementing her musical legacy. Her recent work continues to showcase her innovative approach to music, with the 2024 single “I AM” featuring Big Freedia, marking another exciting chapter in her career. | LEARN MORE
Jason Seber, Conductor
Jason Seber is known for his inviting and engaging approach on and off the podium. A strong believer in the eclectic experiences which today’s symphony orchestras offer their communities, he strives to make music of many genres and styles accessible, relevant, and meaningful to diverse audiences across the country.
A passionate advocate for music education, Seber has led the Honors Performance Series Orchestra in concert at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Royal Festival Hall in London.
He is a frequent guest conductor of the National Repertory Orchestra each summer and he has served as the All-State Orchestra conductor for Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. | LEARN MORE
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