Say Hello to the SSO
Hello from the SSO!
The Suburban Symphony Orchestra is one of Cleveland’s premier community orchestras, known for its high caliber musicianship, technical excellence, unique artistic collaborations and innovative concert experiences.
Based in Beachwood, Ohio and led by Music Director Domenico Boyagian since 2018, our blend of music professionals and well-trained community members has been bringing free symphonic music to greater Cleveland since it all began back in good old 1955.
Our Musicians
Hey -is that my dentist?
Our 80+ members are a cross-section of your community: we are doctors, lawyers, teachers, scientists, dog people, cat people, engineers, therapists, social workers, chefs, tailors, students, retirees, Star Wars fans, Star Trek fans and of course, music professionals. We own a lot of black clothing, can count in Italian, and we never get to see Jeopardy! on Wednesday nights.
We are your neighbors, your friends, your family. But most of all, we are hard-working, dedicated and passionate about music.
Our Mission
Amazing music – free to all!
Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment for community musicians to perform free concerts of the world’s greatest music. Experience the magic at five free Sunday afternoon concerts per season, plus bonus concerts/special programs.
We strive to build bridges to our community through innovative programs and partnerships
Member Fun Facts (swipe and see the oddities)
What will you hear?
You want it? We got it!
The classics and crowd-pleasers: Masterworks by Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler never go out of style. You know ’em, you love ’em… and so do we.
Lesser-known gems: Keep it fresh! Come for the classics and go home with a new favorite. We handpick our pieces with our audiences in mind.
Pops and Movie Music: Recognizable favorites keep it fun. We all need a good Star Wars hit once in awhile.
Community collaborations: Visual Artists, Students, Choral Groups – Epic things happen when community arts groups team up.
Exceptional soloists: Renowned artists, rising local talent and Young Soloist competition winners take our concerts to the next level.
Family concerts: Casual, fun, interactive programming – often with a twist. Great for seat squirmers…. and also for kids.
Where do we play?
Home and Away Games:
Home: You can find us at our home base in Beachwood High School, with convenient freeway access and ample parking!
Away: We also step out at least once a year to play premier venues such as the Maltz Performing Arts Center, Severance Music Center and Cain Park. Special programs are held at Disciples Christian Church. (ok, we don’t go very far)
Hello, Neighbors
Putting the “community” in “community orchestra”
- Visual Arts Collaboration Programs have involved over 300 student participants
- Instrument petting zoos have reached dozens of student atttendees
- Interactive lobby events engage the audiences before the downbeat
- Choral collaborations bring together hundreds of musicans
- Outdoor pops concerts bring the music to the community
- Our Young Soloist Competition gives student rising stars a chance to play with a full orchestra
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Interested in joining?
We’d love to meet you !
Check our audition page for current openings