The Parker Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer community orchestra that performs at the PACE center in Parker, Colorado from October to May. Founded in 1994, our 2025-2026 season will be our 32nd year together. Formerly the South Suburban Community Orchestra, we became the Parker Symphony Orchestra in 2011. Our mission is to perform orchestral music that will educate, entertain, and inspire the people of Parker, our musicians, and the surrounding Denver-area communities.
Except for our Music Director, René Knetsch, and our Concertmaster, the musicians of the PSO are all volunteers. Musicians wishing to audition for the orchestra can do so at our pre-season auditions in August or throughout the year. The PSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings at Cherry Creek High School and of course, our dress rehearsals and concerts are at the PACE center in Parker.
One of our best collaborations over the years has been our Classic Park Holiday program shared with the Parker Chorale. Be sure to get your tickets early as all three performances sell out fast! Our past seasons have featured some truly great literature; Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Yumi Hwang-Williams (Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony) as soloist. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, “El Salon Mexico” by Aaron Copland, and “Danzon #2” by Arturo Marquez and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” featuring Katie Mahan as soloist.
In 2025-2026 we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a symphonic journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation. In its 32nd season, thee Parker Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to a series of exhilarating concert experiences that showcase American music through the works of its greatest composers. We hope that you will join us as we present a variety of exciting classical music!