The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is a
symphony orchestra
An orchestra (; ) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families.
There are typically four main sections of instruments:
* bowed string instruments, such as the violin, viola, ce ...
based in
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Located east of Pittsburgh, Johnstown is the principal city of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropol ...
. The symphony was founded in January 1929, and conducts a program of six subscription concerts from October to May plus four special events, including an annual Symphony Gala. The orchestra performs primarily at the
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. In 2016, James Blachly was named the 12th Music Director.
Music Directors
(1929–1932) Hans Roemer
(1932–1935) Silvio Landino
(1935–1944) Theodore Koerner
(1944–1951) Russell Gerhart
(1951–1955) Manfred Kuttner
(1955-1956) Donald Johanos
(1956-1958) David McNaughton
(1958-1961) Manfred Kuttner
(1961–1969) Phillip Spurgeon
(1969–1973) Michael Semanitzky
(1973–1983) Donald Barra
(1983–2015) Istvan Jaray
(2016–present) James Blachly
See also
*
List of symphony orchestras in the United States
There were 1,224 symphony orchestras in the United States as of 2014. Some U.S. orchestras maintain a full 52-week performing season, but most are small and have shorter seasons. As of 2007, there were 117 U.S. orchestras with annual budgets of ...
External links
JSO Official SiteUPJ Arts - Pasquerilla Performing Arts CenterJames Blachly Official Site
References
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Musical groups established in 1929
Orchestras based in Pennsylvania
Johnstown, Pennsylvania