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Extraordinary Music.

Uniquely Lowcountry.

Extraordinary Music.

Uniquely Lowcountry.

2026-2027

HHSO 45th Season

November 15-16

Bella Hristova

November 28-30

Holiday Pops

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John Morris Russell conducting the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

John Morris Russell

Experience the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro John Morris Russell, whose dynamic approach to music brings audiences closer to the stories behind every performance. A GRAMMY®-nominated conductor, collaborator and educator, Russell leads the HHSO’s classical series and the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition, creating memorable musical experiences that celebrate timeless masterworks, American musical traditions and the extraordinary artists who bring them to life.

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Music making deeply connects us with one another, as musicians and audiences—it expresses some of the most profound human feelings, and opens hearts to the beauty around us.
— John Morris Russell, Music Director

What people are saying

Christye Peterson

I have to say that the Ellis Island performance was beautiful and brilliant. It was so moving – and especially for my husband and me – His grandfather worked on Ellis Island and his father was born there. The visuals were fantastic as were the actors, and of course the Orchestra. We are blessed that we were able to enjoy this wonderful evening.

Linda Del Core
Hampton Lake

Whether a resident or tourist, you shouldn’t miss a wonderful experience at the Hilton Head Symphony. Your evening will be filled with beautiful music, top-notch musicians, and a conductor who is warm and welcoming. You will be pleasantly surprised how a small town environment can produce such a tremendous musical experience.”

Mieke Smit
Tidepointe

As long-time subscribers, we have grown to love the HHSO and every new season has given us the pleasure of wonderful discoveries. What strikes us more and more is the intense joy with which the musicians themselves share their music with us. Truly a gift.

Raymond Duxbury
HHSO Patron

It’s not often that one has the privilege of hearing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony live in concert and to hear it not once, but twice in my lifetime, right here on this island, was as close to musical heaven as I could get. What a spectacular end to the season and how happy I was to be there. Thank you to you and all your team for your hard work and dedication, thank you to the Maestro and the whole orchestra for another wonderful season and making all our lives so much richer. Not forgetting the chorus, the visiting choir and soloists who gave a truly monumental performance. I never underestimate how fortunate we are to have this wonderful orchestra on our tiny island to give us such happiness.