MSO’s beloved season-capping Pops Series concert marks its 45th year on Friday, May 8, at Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, bringing together family, friends, and fans for a spectacular evening on the water’s edge with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
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‘Baroque Splendor’ opens MSO ‘Season of Excellence’

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra launches ‘A Season of Excellence’ in its 82nd year, packing its popular opening concert with all-time greats Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and more, for an evening of “Baroque Splendor,” 7:30 p.m. September 19 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in downtown Jackson, MS.
MSO’s New Season of Excellence Puts Purpose Center Stage

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra announces A Season of Excellence — an ambitious year of extraordinary music and a commitment to keep live orchestral music strong, accessible and thriving in Mississippi – building on past generations and welcoming new audiences to celebrate the remarkable talent that inspires and contributes to the health, economy and rich cultural future of our state.
MSO draws international talent for a dazzling music series

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Premier Orchestral Institute Music Series, June 9-13, offers a week of performances featuring international faculty, talented young musicians, guest artists, chamber music, tango, and orchestral concerts in Jackson.
Pride, patriotism, promise at 45th Pepsi Pops with America250 theme

MSO’s beloved season-capping Pops Series concert marks its 45th year on Friday, May 8, at Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, bringing together family, friends, and fans for a spectacular evening on the water’s edge with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
Pepsi Pops salutes America250 with patriotic flair

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops delivers beloved standards and toe-tapping favorites to celebrate the United States’ 250th for a doubly historic occasion, Friday, May 8, at Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
