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Season 98
Immerse in captivating performances

The ASO will be auditioning four candidates this season for the role of Music Director and Conductor. These candidates will be guest conductors throughout the season. We hope you will attend these concerts and help us welcome the candidates. Surveys will be made available during the concerts for audience members to share their thoughts.

  • Quests with Guest Conductor Isaac Selya
    September 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
    The Mishler Theatre
    1208 12th Avenue, Altoona
    Featuring: Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), overture, Jeremy Soule’s Dragonborn from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony with ASO Principal Oboe Lenny Young performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Concerto for Oboe and Strings in A m...
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  • FROM SHADOW TO LIGHT with Guest Conductor Scott Seaton
    October 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
    The Mishler Theatre
    1208 12th Avenue, Altoona
    Featuring Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, ASO Principal Viola John Roxburgh performing Max Bruch’s Romance and Paul Hindemith’s Trauermsuik, and Sibelius No. 2.
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  • Home for the Holidays with Maestro Nick Palmer
    December 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
    Altoona Area High School Auditorium
    1404 6th Avenue, Altoona
    With over 160 performers, incredible special guests, and beloved holiday music, celebrate the most wonderful time of year with the ASO and Maestro Nick Palmer! Tickets available at the door the night of the event or in advance at the ASO office. (Office h...
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