Welcome to
Season 48
A World Premiere · Five Masterworks · Three Pops
Subscriptions are now available for our 48th season. Eight concerts at The Grand 1894 Opera House — Sept 2026 through June 2027.
Galveston Symphony Orchestra
Season Opens September 6
Begin Season 48 with our Pops spectacular — "And the Oscar Goes To…" — featuring Hollywood's most beloved film scores under guest conductor James Park.
An afternoon of cinematic magic:
Featuring beloved scores from 007, Les Misérables, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, JFK, Apollo 13, Star Wars, and Alexander's Ragtime Band.
About Our Guest Conductor
Houston-area conductor James Park serves as Music Director and Conductor of the Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra. A graduate of Ithaca College with additional studies at the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Houston, Park brings a passion for community-rooted music-making to The Grand for Season 48's opening..
Eight Concerts. One Extraordinary Season.
Season 48 brings five Masterworks concerts featuring international soloists, three Pops spectaculars, and the world premiere of a new violin work — all at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
Music for the Next Generation
Students and adult chaperones attend GSO performances free. Open the door to a lifetime of music at The Grand 1894 Opera House.
Galveston’s Orchestra,
Community Supported
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is a community supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing exceptional live orchestral music to the island. Your support helps sustain performances, educational programs, and cultural experiences that enrich Galveston’s vibrant arts community.
Explore the many ways to support the Galveston Symphony Orchestra
Moody Mansion Music Recitals
Experience a private concert at the Historic Moody Mansion where guests are invited into an intimate setting 2 days before the artists take the main stage for the full orchestral performance. This special gathering offers a rare opportunity to hear world-class musicians perform in a small, refined atmosphere.
Experience the artistry, emotion, and detail of the music up close in one of Galveston’s most treasured historic spaces.
Tickets & Season Subscriptions are limited
