Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is a local orchestra in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It performs year-round at the city's historical Fulton Opera House and consists of many highly talented musicians from around the area. It is a member of the American Symphony Orchestra League and is a class 5 orchestra with a budget that exceeds $1 million per year. Contents 1 History 2 Sound Discovery Music Education Programs 2.1 Open rehearsals with Lido 3 Notable guest artists 4 Sources History The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra made its official debut on May 1, 1947, at McCaskey High School Auditorium (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) under the baton of Conductor Louis Vyner. Ticket prices ranged from $1.20 to $2.40 per person. The concert earned several standing ovations and the entire affair earned a profit of $236. Prior efforts to create a hometown orchestra were derailed by two world wars and one national economic depression. After the end of World War II