HAYS, Kan. (Nov. 25, 2025) — The Hays Symphony is set to perform its annual holiday concert, "Poinsettia Pops," at 7:30 pm., Friday, Dec. 5 at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St. The "Poinsettia Pops" concert serves as the Symphony's traditional seasonal performance, bringing together musicians and community members to celebrate the holidays through music. This year’s program will feature an array of beloved orchestr

HAYS, Kan. — The Hays Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Children’s Halloween Concert, featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf , on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Pre-concert activities begin at 1:30 p.m. with the concert set for 2:30 p.m., at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St. This annual family tradition remains free to the public, made possible through the generous

HAYS, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2025) — The Hays Symphony Orchestra will continue its season with an evening of rich and resonant string music...

Greetings! I am very happy to return to the podium for the 112th season of the Hays Symphony and look forward to an exciting season. For...

HAYS, Kan. (April 8, 2025) — The Hays Symphony will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Romantic Visions, a program celebrating the...

​​​​​Join the Hays Symphony for a special night to celebrate the talented music students of FHSU. The symphony will be presenting its...

Take a sleigh ride around the globe with the Hays Symphony “Holiday Pops” Concert! The symphony is back to light up a Friday night with a...

​​​​​​It’s a celebration for all ages—and the entire community is invited! The Hays Symphony will be presenting its annual Children’s...

​​​​​The Hays Symphony invites the community to its opening concert of the 2024-25 season on Saturday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the...

The Hays Symphony will once again be joining the festivities of the Fall Art Walk by holding an outdoor concert on Friday, August 23, at...

Dear friends and supporters, As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp autumn air, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a...

​​​​​The Hays Symphony will be combining with FHSU choirs for its spring finale concert on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the...

​​​​​​Join the Hays Symphony for a special night to celebrate the talented music students of FHSU. The symphony will be presenting its...

Need a holly-jolly tune or two to kick off the winter season? The Hays Symphony is bringing back its signature set of classic carols....

Calling all space adventurers! Put on your Halloween costumes and join the Hays Symphony at its annual children’s concert on Sunday,...

The Hays Symphony will be presenting its first concert of the 2023-24 season, Nordic Adventure, on Saturday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m....

Dear friends, Welcome to the 2023-24 season of the Hays Symphony! We have some great concerts planned, beginning with Let’s Dance,...

Erin Wood is an active and versatile musician, performing regularly with orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles throughout the Midwest...

​​​​​​The Hays Symphony will be presenting its Masterworks III Concert on Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beach/Schmidt...

From a mailer sent in December, 2022: Dear friends, At each performance, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be providing a wide...