History

Gerhart String Quartet
The Altoona Symphony will celebrate its 80th anniversary during the 2008-2009 concert season. This is an outstanding achievement in an era when many orchestras throughout the country cannot boast of such a history. Founded in 1928, the Gearhart String Ensemble has grown over the years to become a full orchestra. Once relying on community volunteers, even donating their own money to purchase music, the Symphony now employs over 75 professional musicians. The mission of the Altoona Symphony has always been to provide high-quality music to the residents of Central Pennsylvania. To this end, the Symphony has gained recognition for its musical diversity by performing both classical and popular works featuring talented local artists and nationally acclaimed musicians.

March 20, 1947, Rehearsal, Jaffa Mosque
March 20, 1947, Rehearsal, Jaffa Mosque


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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Blair County Arts Festival
ASO Imagination Music Station
12pm-6pm

Saturday, July 26, 2008
Spring Dam Weekend
ASO Imagination Music Station
11am-4:30pm

Saturday August 30, 2008
Labor of Love
FREE Park Concert!
Meet our NEW Maestro
6:00-7:15pm
Canal Basin Park

3:30-5:30pm
VIP Reception
Canal Basin Park's Reiser House
Meet Ms. Cheung in person prior to the concert!
Call 943-2500 for more info and reservations