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The orchestra’s annual Christmas Festival is back this year after being cancelled in 2020 because of restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a year of virtual performances, Salina Symphony to play for live audience By Gary Demuth Special to the Salina Journal WHAT: “Music Together,” Salina Symphony Outdoor Chamber Concert Series featuring the Salina Symphony Chamber String Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and Jazz Combo.  WHEN: Chamber String Orchestra: 7 p.m. April 18; Brass Ensemble and Jazz Combo: 7 p.m. May 16 and 7 p.m. May 20.  WHERE: Homewood Suites by Hilton, 115 E. Mulberry  TICKETS: $30 per concert, advance tickets only. INFO: 823-8309 or salinasymphony.org  When the Salina Symphony performed the Farewell Sympho...

Salina Symphony's 'Listen Together' Virtual Chamber Concert Series set for Sunday By Gary Demuth Losing the opportunity to conduct the Salina Symphony for the 2020-2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic was a huge disappointment for symphony interim music director David Littrell.  So, he decided to pull out his cello and perform in a virtual chamber concert along with several other symphony musicians.  “We had planned a regular season because we thought this would be all over by fall,” he said. “But in November we said 'forget it, we can’t do it.' That’s why we’re doing virt...