Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Beth Welty is an accomplished musician with extensive experience in orchestral and chamber music. Since 2014, Beth has served as the Orchestra String section coach at UMass Lowell. Concurrently, Beth has been the Concertmaster of the Nashua Chamber Orchestra since 2004 and a Violinist with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble since 1994. Additionally, Beth has held the position of Assistant Principal Second Violin with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra since 1983. Academic credentials include an Artist Diploma in Chamber Music and Music Performance from the Longy School of Music (1988-1990) and both a Bachelor and Master of Music in Violin Performance from Indiana University Bloomington (1979-1983). Beth's musical journey began at Lakewood High School, where foundational training took place from 1974 to 1977.
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra
On October 22, 2022, the SSO will celebrate the start of our 78th season of beautiful music in downtown Springfield MA! We are the largest professional orchestra in Massachusetts outside of Boston. During the upcoming season, we will perform 8 professional concerts at Springfield Symphony Hall (six Classical concerts, two Pops concerts), Youth Orchestra concerts, and a multitude of musical and educational initiatives throughout the greater Pioneer Valley. We are proud to call Springfield, MA, our home, and are a vested, engaged partner in the expansion and revitalization of our city, as a regional cultural & economic hub. Join us in celebrating the arts in downtown Springfield! The established mission of the SSO is to maintain and develop a professional symphony orchestra that produces musical performances of high artistic quality; to entertain and educate our audiences; to expand and develop our audiences; and to sponsor related programs and concerts that enhance the musical life of the region we serve.