Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is committed to contributing high quality symphonic music to the Seacoast community and to educating, entertaining, and encouraging the audiences of today and tomorrow.

Now in its 27th season, the PSO is the Seacoast’s longest-standing symphony orchestra and is The Music Hall’s first ever resident orchestra.

Led by Music Director John Page and comprised of over 65 local professionals, educators, highly accomplished amateurs and advanced students, the full PSO orchestra typically presents three mainstage concerts at The Music Hall and two family friendly Holiday Pops! concerts at area high schools featuring local choruses. 

In addition, the PSO hosts a Family Matinees chamber music series intended for audiences of all ages. 

As the Seacoast’s only year-round orchestra, the PSO is also uniquely positioned to support the educational and enrichment needs of the Seacoast’s students, which we do through our in-school visits by PSO musicians, the annual Young Artist Competition, and the Explore and Learn partnership with local elementary schools and The Music Hall.

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra is so much more than music. We invite you to support our work.

Who We Are

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra committed to contributing high quality symphonic music to the seacoast community. We are dedicated to entertaining, educating, and encouraging the audiences of today and tomorrow.