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HAYS, Kan. (April 16, 2026) — The Hays Symphony will present its season finale concert, “Spring Classics: Viva Percussion!,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St. The evening will highlight the rhythmic mastery of guest artists Garrett Arney and Sijia Huang of the renowned percussion ensemble arx duo. In a special collaborative performance, this highly anticipated season finale will be shared with the...

The Hays Symphony will present its “Winter Classics” concert on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The evening will highlight the winners of the Hays Symphony 2026 Young Artist Competition. Additionally, concert goers will get to enjoy a series of festive dances from the orchestra: famed polkas by Johann Strauss Il and Josef Strauss, Coleridge-Taylor's energetic Danse Nègre, and Arturo Marquez's powerful and pulsating La Conga del Fuego Nuevo. This...

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 orchestral holiday...