Concert Schedule and Tickets
Tickets to NMSO Concerts are Non Refundable
The concerts below are included in the 2026-27 Season Ticket.
October 24, 2026
Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Actors from Tupelo Community Theatre, Guest Artists
The NMSO opens the season with a night of soaring imagination, luminous beauty, and the enduring spirit of the American dream. Celebrating America at 250, the program opens with she flies with her own wings, a bold and uplifting orchestral fanfare by Oregon composer Kenji Bunch that celebrates independence, courage, and forward motion. The exquisite and deeply moving blue cathedral — one of the most beloved orchestral works of our time — by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Jennifer Higdon is an ethereal, soaring, and profoundly beautiful modern classic that presents moments of reflection, wonder, and emotional resonance. The program culminates in Peter Boyer’s powerful Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Combining orchestra with spoken narratives drawn from real immigrant stories and delivered by actors from the Tupelo Community Theatre, this work brings history to life with emotional immediacy and cinematic sweep. The program is a tribute to resilience, hope, and the diverse voices that shaped a nation.
December 5-6, 2026
The Nutcracker
Tupelo Ballet, Collaborative Partner
Join us for a dazzling Tupelo holiday tradition, where toy soldiers march, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns. With stunning choreography, enchanting music by Tchaikovsky performed by the NMSO, and breathtaking costumes, this beloved ballet is an annual festive treat for all ages.
December 12, 2026
Christmas with the NMSO
Itawamba Community College & Northeast Mississippi Community College Choruses, NMSO Children’s Chorus
Celebrate the magic of the season with one of Mississippi’s most spectacular holiday traditions Christmas with the NMSO brings the warmth, wonder, and joy of the holidays to life in a grand musical celebration for the whole family. Featuring the outstanding choruses of Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College, along with the NMSO Children’s Chorus, this powerful community collaboration fills the hall with soaring voices and festive spirit. Sing along to beloved holiday classics and discover fresh new favorites. From heartwarming carols to majestic seasonal showpieces, this unforgettable evening will leave you inspired and ready to celebrate the season.
February 20, 2027
Chickasaw Heritage: Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire & Light)
Experience a powerful and moving celebration of Chickasaw history, culture, and identity in this landmark presentation of Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire & Light) by acclaimed Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate. This monumental work blends orchestra, narration, children’s chorus, traditional Chickasaw and contemporary dance, classical and traditional vocalists, and Chickasaw storytellers into a breathtaking theatrical journey. Across eight vivid scenes, music and movement illuminate the enduring spirit, resilience, and beauty of the Chickasaw people. Presented in collaboration with the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation, this special event also celebrates the opening of the new Chickasaw Heritage Center in Tupelo — marking a historic and meaningful moment for our entire community, the region, and the state of Mississippi. An unforgettable evening honoring the past while inspiring the future.
March 20, 2027
Johannes at the Lake
Story by Robert Ford
Nancy Maria Balach and Kyle Davis, Actors
Clara Schumann, preeminent pianist of her generation, looks back from late in her astonishing career at the two breathless weeks that changed her life forever. It was August, 1856, in the tiny Swiss resort of Gersau on Lake Lucerne. Clara’s husband Robert, towering composer of German romanticism, has been dead for three weeks. Robert’s young protégé, Johannes Brahms, is with Clara – along with Brahms’ younger sister and two of Clara’s seven children. Clara is 36. Johannes, 23. They are desperately in love — they’ve been in love, all with the tacit approval of Robert, who is now gone. They’ve come to the banks of Lake Lucerne to decide, once and for all. Two actors, in three scenes placed between four movements – one from each of Brahms’ four symphonies – we experience the possibilities of what might have happened.
April 24, 2027
The Wonderful World of Disney
Members of the Tupelo Ballet, Guest Artists
Step into a world of magic, adventure, and unforgettable melodies with The Wonderful World of Disney! This spectacular orchestra program features beloved songs and sweeping scores from your favorite Disney films in a dazzling live performance the whole family will treasure. From enchanted castles to heroic journeys, each piece will transport audiences into the heart of Disney’s most cherished stories and characters. The performance also features a special collaboration with members of the Tupelo Ballet, who help bring the music to life with stunning choreography and beautiful costumes inspired by Disney classics. Enjoy a variety of fun activities for children and families before the concert and at intermission designed to make the day even more magical. Costumes of your favorite characters are welcome and strongly encouraged! Join us for The Wonderful World of Disney — a thrilling and enchanting celebration of music, imagination, and family fun!
