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

The HHSO aspires to be the “go-to” place for all things musical in the Lowcountry. Our coming season includes symphonic classical and pops concerts, jazz, cabarets, Gullah Geechee culture, piano, chamber music, and much more! Renowned for its exceptional performances and passion for music, the orchestra’s dedication to musical excellence and community engagement has solidified its reputation as a cultural cornerstone on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and beyond. We welcome you to our exciting 2025-2026 season.

—Alan Jordan, President and CEO

 

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 “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.”
– Christye Peterson

“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.”  
– Linda Del Core – Hampton Lakes

“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.”
Mieke Smit – Tide Pointe

“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.”
Raymond Duxbury – HHSO Patron

BECOME A LEAGUE MEMBER

Learn more about becoming a member of the League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra!

SUPPORT YOUR HHSO

By supporting the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, you help to Inspire audiences with artistic excellence, Enrich lives through youth programming and community performances, and Unite the Lowcountry as art and cultural destination!

RACIAL EQUALITY STATEMENT

The HHSO is committed to a comprehensive action plan that addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all marginalized groups

SOUNDWAVES EVENTS

A combination of performance, meeting, and corporate space, SoundWaves is the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s island headquarters.