Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Marty Kluger has extensive experience in both music and scientific research. Since September 1980, Kluger has served as the Timpanist and principal timpani chair for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, funded by David and Peggy Starr. From August 2016 to July 2017, Kluger worked as a Middle School Science Educator at The Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy. Prior experience includes a tenure as a Research Scientist at Yale University School of Medicine from January 1998 to June 2016, where Kluger focused on the biology of human microvascular endothelial cells and their implications in various health pathologies. Kluger holds a Master's degree in Percussion from Yale School of Music, a Bachelor's degree in Music from Yale College, and a PhD from the University of Connecticut. Additionally, Kluger is an alumnus of The Juilliard School.
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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.