Capital City Symphony
Music that connects the city.
Photo credit: Ceylon Mitchell
About Us
Capital City Symphony is a vibrant volunteer orchestra that provides a variety of opportunities for talented musicians and diverse audiences to engage with great music in the nation’s capital.
Force of Nature
2026–27 Season
Music with the power to move mountains.
Nature doesn't ask permission, and neither does music. Capital City Symphony's 2026–27 season, Force of Nature, harnesses the elements: mountains that reach past the clouds, a spring that will not be stopped, oceans that stomp and sing, rivers that carry everything home—and a Requiem that lifts a whole community to its feet.
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Your support helps us build a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring musical experience for everyone.
Force of Nature: The 2026–27 Season
A new season is taking shape.
Mountains, forests, city lights, and restless seas come together in Capital City Symphony’s next season—an invitation to experience music shaped by place, motion, and community.
Full season details and ticket links are coming soon. Help bring the music to life, or sign up to be among the first to know when the season opens.
Capital City Symphony is a vibrant volunteer orchestra that provides a variety of opportunities for talented musicians and diverse audiences to engage with great music in the nation’s capital.
We envision Washington, D.C., and the broader capital region as a community filled with opportunities to create and access music of all kinds through participation and collaboration for diverse players and audiences.
Our programming - a resident arts partner at the Atlas Performing Arts Center for 20 years, CCS presents programming designed to engage people of all ages and background including through:
Annual subscription series concerts with free admission for patrons 16 and under
Family concerts, community outreach performances, and a Composers’ League featuring music composed by members of the orchestra
A chance to experience both classic and contemporary repertoire
Collaborations with guest artists and organizations that enrich the cultural fabric of Washington.