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Director of Operations

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The Director of Operations ensures the seamless production of all concerts, rehearsals, and special events by managing logistics, budgets, and artist requirements while upholding artistic excellence and operational efficiency.

Principal Double Bass - Local Audition

• Artistic

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announces local auditions for Principal Double Bass.

Principal Double Bass

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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announces national auditions for Principal Double Bass.

Celebrate 100 Years of Mikis Theodorakis with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic!

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mikis Theodorakis' birth, honoring his legacy as a renowned Greek composer. Theodorakis, known for blending symphonic and folk music, composed over 1,000 works and was an influential political activist. His film scores, including Zorba the Greek, Z, and Serpico, earned him international acclaim. The Philharmonic, led by Troy Webdell, will perform selections from Zorba the Greek in a special concert on March 22, 2025. The event will also feature the Philharmonic Chorus, narrator Melisa McCann, and bouzouki player Kostas Sotiropoulos.

History of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is dedicated to enriching the community through outstanding musical experiences. Our mission is to foster a lifelong love of music through performances and education. With a vision of becoming a vibrant and financially healthy orchestra, we emphasize artistic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Learn about our artistic leadership, educational initiatives, and ways to get involved in supporting our mission.

Lucille Chung Masterclass and Performance

Renowned pianist Lucille Chung shared her expertise in a masterclass and performed Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor with our orchestra during Masterworks 5.

Experience the Philharmonic Up Close: Free Chamber Music Series

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is known for its grand productions—Masterworks concerts, Holiday Pops, and live film accompaniments featuring 65 to 100 world-class musicians.

Seth Carter

Seth Carter Bio and Picture

Tres Foster

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Zulfiya Bashirova

Zulfiya Bashirova Bio and Image

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Philharmonic Brings the Holiday Spirit to Life

Get into the holiday spirit with the Philharmonic's cherished tradition of festive music and cheer. Learn more about the magic of this year's Holiday Pops concert!

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Shimabukuro brings taste of Hawaii to town

Jake Shimabukuro with the Philharmonic

Javier Otalora

Javier Otalora Bio and Image

Jonathan Snyder

Jonathan Snyder Bio and Image

Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller Bio and Image

Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s “Christmas in July Sale”

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is spreading the holiday cheer early with a "Christmas in July" sale from July 23-25.

Exciting News: Single Tickets for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s 2024-25 Season Are Now Available!

announce that single tickets for all concerts in our highly anticipated 2024-25 season

Andrew Nowak

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We’re excited to announce the purchase of our new home…

Today, we turn a new chapter as we prepare to embark on our 82nd season, marking a vibrant new era for our beloved orchestra.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic to Perform “Steel Dynamics Patriotic Pops” Series

Info on Patriotic Pops for the Summer of 2024

Indulge in an Evening with the Philharmonic

Indulge in an Evening with the Philharmonic

2024-25 Season Announcement

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Unveils Spectacular 2024-25 Season

Dianna Joiner

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Ball State Choir Roster

Ball State Choir Roster

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Roster

Fort Wayne Children's Choir Roster

A Symphony of Steel: The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Present an Unforgettable Holiday Music Experience

A Symphony of Steel: The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Present an Unforgettable Holiday Music Experience

Symphony of Steel Ensemble Configurations

Symphony of Steel

Matt Lyon

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John Tonne

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Celebrate the 80th Season of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic with new “The Sound of Innovation” chamber music series at Electric Works

Celebrate the 80th Season of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic with new “The Sound of Innovation” chamber music series at Electric Works

Purdue Fort Wayne and The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Ring in Orchestra’s 80th Season Together

Purdue Fort Wayne and The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Ring in Orchestra’s 80th Season Together

Musically Speaking

This free, pre-concert talk is designed to provide audience members insight into the evening's concert program and featured guest artists. Musically Speaking is hosted by Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends.

Emelinda Acosta

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Kimberlee Hebdon

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Dan Price

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Announces 2023 Summer Series

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced the concert line-up for the 2023 Summer Series, bringing you exciting performances at venues throughout Northeast Indiana this summer. Highlights include the return of Patriotic Pops, plus Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at Foellinger Theatre and “Never Break the Chain” - The Music of Fleetwood Mac at Sweetwater Pavilion.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Announces 80th Season  

Today, Music Director Andrew Constantine and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced the concert line-up for the 2023-24 Season. The Season will consist of Masterworks and Pops Series concerts available for purchase as single tickets or part of a subscription package. Other concerts will include the Matinee Series, the intimate chamber music of the Freimann Series, and a reimagined Family Series highlighting music from around the world.  

Musicians and Philharmonic Reach Contract Agreement; Concerts Return on March 24

Musicians and Philharmonic Reach Contract Agreement; Concerts Return on March 24

Philharmonic concerts canceled through April 11 following no agreement

Philharmonic concerts canceled through April 11 following no agreement

Philharmonic Committed to Long-term Investment in the Arts and Our Community

Philharmonic Committed to Long-term Investment in the Arts and Our Community

Side issues must not derail progress for Philharmonic

Side issues must not derail progress for Philharmonic

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Cancels Concerts and Events Through February

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Cancels Concerts and Events Through February

Philharmonic grants union’s request to extend deadline for response to best and final offer

Philharmonic grants union’s request to extend deadline for response to best and final offer

Philharmonic Remains Committed to Students and Families of After-School Club O Program

Philharmonic Remains Committed to Students and Families of After-School Club O Program

Philharmonic Provides Union Final Offer

Philharmonic Provides Union Final Offer

With Looming Deadline, Philharmonic Prepares to Cancel January 28 Concert if no Deal is Reached

With Looming Deadline, Philharmonic Prepares to Cancel January 28 Concert if no Deal is Reached

Philharmonic Files Regressive Bargaining Charges Against Musicians Union

Philharmonic Files Regressive Bargaining Charges Against Musicians Union

Negotiations Ended Without Agreement: Union Offers No Proposal

Negotiations Ended Without Agreement: Union Offers No Proposal

Bargaining Results in No Agreement Between Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association

Bargaining Results in No Agreement Between Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC DISAPPOINTED IN MUSICIANS’ UNION STRIKE ANNOUNCEMENT

Today’s announcement of a musicians’ union strike is disappointing to The Fort Wayne Philharmonic, its patrons and public that looks forward to the traditional, must enjoyed holiday concerts.

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC RESUMES PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC RESUMES PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Stephanie Carlson

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Michael Acosta

Michael Acosta Bio and Image

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC PARTICIPATES IN CARNEGIE HALL’S LINK UP PROGRAM, “THE ORCHESTRA SINGS”

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is participating in Link Up “The Orchestra Sings,” a music education program provided by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI), during the 2021-2022 season.  The nearly 2,000 students in northeast Indiana participating in the Link Up curriculum will attend a culminating concert on Feb. 16 and 17, 2022, at the Embassy Theatre conducted by Music Director Andrew Constantine.  Students will sing and respond to the orchestra from their seats. This experience often serves as a students’ first concert and provides them with the opportunity to apply the musical concepts they have studied. 

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES 2022-2023 SEASON

Music Director Andrew Constantine and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced the concert line-up for the 2022-23 season. The season will consist of Masterworks and Pops Series concerts available for purchase as part of a subscription package. Other concerts will include a new Matinee Series and a reinvigorated Freimann Series that will feature women composers. Additional concerts for the Family Series and other special events will be announced later. Subscription packages will be available for purchase online at fwphil.org on Feb. 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

2022 Discovery Concert Series: IT TAKES YOU AWAY!

2022 Discovery Concert Series: IT TAKES YOU AWAY!

Chance Trottman-Huiet

Colorado native Chance Trottman-Huiet has been Principal Tuba with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic since November 2016, an audition he won while pursuing his DMA at Michigan State University. 

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors Names Brittany A. Hall as New President and CEO

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors voted today to appoint Brittany A. Hall as the Philharmonic’s new Managing Director.

Holiday Pops at Trine University Concert Cancellation 

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic has made the difficult decision to announce the cancellation of the Holiday Pops concert at Trine University on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 due to the lack of space to allow for safe distancing of our musicians on stage.

Laurie Blanchet

Laurie Blanchet is 2nd Clarinet for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

James W. Palermo to Leave Post as Fort Wayne Philharmonic Managing Director to Lead New, Local Nonprofit as Founding Executive Director

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced that James W. Palermo will leave his post as the orchestra’s managing director, effective January 2, 2022. The Board will immediately commence planning to name a successor.

Joachim Stepniewski

Joachim Stepniewski profile.

Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee began her cello studies with Metta Watts and Thomas Kraines when she was ten in Philadelphia.

Colleen Tan

Maryland native Colleen Tan began studying the violin at the age of nine.

Ticket Donation Request

This page lets the community request donated tickets for FW Phil concerts.

Kevin Dombrowski

Kevin Dombrowski is the Adjunct Professor of Music in Trombone at Valparaiso University.

Caleb Young Takes New Title - Guest Conductor for Engagement

Caleb Young, currently Associate Conductor of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, will take a new title for the 2021-2022 Season, Guest Conductor for Engagement.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestras and Club Orchestra Programs Launch 2021-2022 Season

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced details of the 2021-2022 Season of its flagship education and engagement programs for young people, including the Youth Symphony Orchestra’s (YSO) rescheduled debut appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES REMAINDER OF 2021-2022 SEASON 

Music Director Andrew Constantine and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced the remainder of the Orchestra’s much-anticipated return to the stage for its 2021-2022 Season, marking 78 years serving audiences in Fort Wayne and all of Northeast Indiana. Additional concerts include the Family and Freimann Series, Holiday Specials, performances with Fort Wayne Ballet, and a new Sensory Friendly concert. Season Subscriptions are on sale now and individual tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 at noon.

Subscribe for the 2025-26 Season!

Subscribe for the 2025-26 Season!

FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 SEASON

Music Director Andrew Constantine and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced the Orchestra’s much-anticipated return to the stage for its 2021-2022 Season, marking 78 years serving everyone in Fort Wayne and all of Northeast Indiana.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Offers Free Ensemble Concerts

Beginning on July 13 and continuing throughout the remainder of the summer, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will offer a wide variety of free small ensemble, community, and engagement concerts across the region.

Philharmonic Offers Free Concert at Foellinger Theatre 

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will offer a free community concert at Foellinger Theatre on July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Northeast Indiana’s premier orchestra continues its return to live concerts with an evening of treasured movie music hits.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Returns with “Steel Dynamics Patriotic Pops” Series

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced details of its “Steel Dynamics Patriotic Pops Series,” in family-friendly outdoor venues throughout Northeast Indiana, from June 25 through July 4, 2021, as part of region-wide local celebrations of the American spirit.

The Music of Queen with Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Summer Celebration continues with The Music of Queen, the Philharmonic’s first-ever concert at Sweetwater Performance Pavilion on Sunday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are priced at $25 and will be on sale through the Sweetwater Performance Pavilion box office online at sweetwaterpavilion.com or in person at Sweetwater.

Philharmonic Back with Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic welcomes the community back to live symphonic music at a concert celebration of the American spirit. Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks accompanying the finale.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors Announces Agreement with Musicians

​​​​​​​Music of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will return to the stage this summer and next season following ratification on Sunday night of a new contract agreement between the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Local 58, Fort Wayne Musicians Association.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestras - Classical Connections

CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS - Featuring the 2021 Concerto Competition winner, Graydon Brath, and composers coupled with their composer inspirations. 

Contract Deadline for Philharmonic Musicians Looms

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced today that it will need to start canceling its summer concerts in the region if an agreement with union musicians is not reached by the end of the day on Friday, May 21.

Education Series - Beethoven@250

Beethoven@250, this video celebrates the iconic composer’s 250th birthday with performances by the Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestras.

Education Series - Violins of Hope Retrospective

Violins of Hope Retrospective, this video explores music inspired by Jewish culture and commemorates the events of the Holocaust. 

Philharmonic Latest Contract Proposal Maintains all Contracted Musicians

Today the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors and Management provided an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with the American Federation of Musicians, and Local 58 Fort Wayne Musicians Association.

National Labor Relations Board Dismisses Charge Against Fort Wayne Philharmonic

On Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board, Region 25, dismissed an Unfair Labor Practice charge filed against the Fort Wayne Philharmonic by the American Federation of Musicians Local 58 and Fort Wayne Musicians Association.

Augustin Hadelich with Orion Weiss

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Presents | Augustin Hadelich with Orion Weiss | Special Recording

Stewart Goodyear

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Presents | Stewart Goodyear, piano | Special Recording

Beethoven@250 with William Wolfram

Beethoven@250 with William Wolfram | Special Video Recording | William Wolfram, piano

Instrument Playground At Home

Welcome to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends Instrument Playground — at Home.

American Federation of Musicians and Local 58 Fort Wayne Musicians Association Fail to Respond to Repeated Requests to Negotiate | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board Votes To Extend Musician Health Care

Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians, the American Federation of Musicians, and Local 58 Fort Wayne Musicians Association have failed to respond to repeated requests to return to the bargaining table since Sept. 28 when the Philharmonic management negotiating team delivered its latest proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement. In addition, the Union continues to publish untruthful summaries of the Philharmonic’s position.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Extends Suspension Of Subscription Concerts, Other Concerts And Events Through May 2021

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Board of Directors voted yesterday to extend the suspension of the concert season through May of 2021 due to the effects of the ongoing global pandemic. The Philharmonic will continue to implement resource-saving measures, including the extension of musician furloughs and further reductions in administrative staff positions, effective Jan. 1, 2021. 

Club Orchestra Year End Celebration

Club Orchestra Year End Celebration