Summer Serenades Concerts with the Canton Symphony

The popular concert series that combines the spontaneous sounds of nature and people enjoying a park with the orchestrated sounds of musicians runs through July and August this summer. The free concerts will feature small groups of musicians from the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Everyone is invited to bring your favorite picnic food, games, and blanket or chair and enjoy the music and family friendly setting. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.
Please call 330-452-2094 (CSO box office) for updates.
What is Summer Serenades?
The series consists of one-hour performances in a casual program of light classics, pops, patriotic, and jazz and/or folk repertoire. In the event of inclement weather or COVID-related issues, a concert will be cancelled. Please check for updates the day of at the Canton Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 330-452-2094. Any changes will be announced at least 4 hours in advance of the event.
2022 Schedule
July 14 | 6:30PM — Woodwind Quintet | Exploration Gateway Patio: Sippo Lake Park (5712 12th St. NW, Canton 44708)
July 21 | 6:30PM — String Quartet | Picnic Shelter: Fry Family Park (2533 Farber St. SE, Magnolia, 44643)
July 28 | 6:30PM — Brass Quintet | Cook’s Lagoon (1819 Mahoning Rd. NE, Canton 44705)
Aug. 11 | 6:30PM — String Quartet | Lakeside: Deer Creek Reservoir (14514 Price St. NW, Alliance, 44601)S
A road closure may be in effect limiting access from the East and Rt. 225 and Price St.
Aug. 25 | 6:30PM — Trombone Quartet | Tam O’Shanter Park (5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, Canton 44708)
Sept. 4 | 7:30PM — Full Orchestra | Petros Lake Park Amphitheater (3519 Perry Dr SW, Canton, OH 44706)
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