Events

Join the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating evening of classical music's most dramatic powerhouses! From the menacing pulse of Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights and the stormy fury of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain to the sweeping grandeur of Dvořák’s monumental Symphony No. 9 "From the New World", this program charts a course through passion, power, and triumph. Don't miss this unforgettable musical voyage!

The orchestra will be under the baton of Mr. Paul M. Siekierski.

PROGRAM

Dance of the Knights, from Romeo and Juliet- S. Prokofiev

Finlandia, Op. 26- J. Sibelius

Night on Bald Mountain- M. Mussorgsky, arr. N. Rimsky-Korsokov

Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”- A. Dvorak

Unwrap the magic of the season with an unforgettable musical celebration! From the thrilling rock intensity of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve/Sarajevo and brilliant Bach brass to cinematic favorites (The Polar Express, The Grinch), ballet classics (The Nutcracker), and a heartwarming audience singalong, this program delivers holiday joy for all ages. Wrap it all up with Leroy Anderson’s festive Sleigh Ride—it's the ultimate soundtrack to your winter season!

The orchestra will be under the baton of Mr. Paul M. Siekierski.

PROGRAM

Christmas Eve/Sarajevo- P. O'Neill & R. Kinkell

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Allegro- J.S. Bach

How The Grinch Stole Christmas- A. Hague

Selections from "The Nutcracker Suite"- P.I. Tchaikovsky

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)- Mel Torme & Robert Wells

Waltz of the Snowflakes from "The Nutcracker"- P.I. Tchaikovsky

Concert Suite from "The Polar Express"- A. Silvestri & G. Ballard

A Hanukkah Festival- arr. C. Bernotas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas- B. Holcombe

A Christmas Festival- L. Anderson

Christmas Singalong- J. Finnegan

Sleigh Ride- L. Anderson

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, join the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra as we present "Eastern Triptik." Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Tom Witakowski, guides the orchestra on a "trip" through Eastern Europe by performing music of composers born in this region. We will also feature Brandon Luce (Trumpet) performing the Alexander Aruturian "Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major."

PROGRAM

Overture to "Ruslan and Ludmilla"- M. Glinka

"Masquerade Suite"-  A. Khachaturian

"Goral" Suite- Z. Noskowski

"Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major"- A. Arutunian (Brandon Luce, Trumpet)

"March Slav"- P. Tschaikovsky

The concert will be at St. Andrew Church located at 30 Francis Ave. in Sloan, NY

All concerts are free and open to the public. We take a collection to help fund our concerts.

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, help the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra ring in the holidays at "A Snowy Celebration." Join us for a celebration of holiday favorites where we also welcome soprano Leslie Bahler. Bring your singing voice for our annual Holiday Sing Along.

PROGRAM

"Most Wonderful Christmas"- arr. R. Sheldon

"Sleigh Ride"-  F. Delius

"The Bells of Christmas"- arr. B. Krogstad

"Oh Holy Night"- A. Adam, "Gesu Bambino"- P. Yon, "Poor Mary"- Traditional (Mary Beth Wrobel, Soprano)

Polonaise from "Christmas Eve Suite"- N. Rimsky-Korsakov

"The Christmas Song"- M. Torme, arr. R. Lowden

"Sleigh Ride"- L. Anderson

Holiday Sing Along

The concert will be at St. Andrew Church located at 30 Francis Ave. in Sloan, NY

All concerts are free and open to the public. We take a collection to help fund our concerts.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, join the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra as we present "Indigenous Voices: Celebrating Black History Month." Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Tom Witakowski has selected a program of pieces composed by African-American composers. We will also feature our principal percussionist, Jonathan Hager, on marimba. 

PROGRAM

Fanfare on Amazing Grace- A. Hailstork

Symphony No. 4 "Indigenous"-  W. Grant Still

Concerto for Marimba and Chamber Orchestra- N. Rosauro featuring Jonathan Hager on marimba

The Oak- F. Price

The concert will be at St. Andrew Church located at 30 Francis Ave. in Sloan, NY

All concerts are free and open to the public. We take a collection to help fund our concerts.

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, join the Cheektowaga Community Symphony Orchestra as we present "Spring, Sun and Smiles" as we welcome back the warm weather! We will also feature our principal clarinetist, Jonathan Johnsen. 

PROGRAM

Overture to "La Fedelta Premiata"- J. Haydn

Concerto for Clarinet-  W. Mozart featuring Jonathan Johnsen on clarinet

Symphony No. 8 in G-Major- A. Dvorak

The concert will be at St. Andrew Church located at 30 Francis Ave. in Sloan, NY

All concerts are free and open to the public. We take a collection to help fund our concerts.