Two  venues will host the West Valley Symphony’s 2026–27 concert season, consisting of a six-program lineup that includes the orchestral repertoire, "Star Wars," Beethoven, the film music of John Williams, a festive holiday celebration of Handel’s "Messiah" and a Judy Garland tribute. Single tickets and season packages for all six concerts are on sale.

The season marks a milestone for the orchestra, which has performed in the West Valley since 1968. For the first time, West Valley Symphony concerts will be presented at two venues. Four programs will be performed at the new Hilltop Theatre and Concert Hall in Litchfield Park, a 750-seat hall opening Oct. 1 at 5356 N. Litchfield Road, while two programs remain at the Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise, the Symphony’s longtime home at 15660 N. Parkview Place.

“As we look ahead to our 58th season, we are excited to share with you all the magic of live orchestral music,” stated Daniel Wiley, West Valley Symphony music director.  “There is something extraordinary about experiencing live music together. It elevates a night out, creates lasting memories with the people we love, and draws us closer as a community. We love being part of the West Valley, and we are grateful for the warmth and enthusiasm you bring to every concert. With world-class guest artists and soloists from within our own orchestra taking the stage, everything is in place for an unforgettable season.”

The season opens Oct. 18 with "The Music of 'Star Wars,'" an interactive celebration of John Williams’s scores in which the audience competes in a live game of musical trivia. In November, Beethoven’s "Symphony No. 8" is paired with Mozart’s "Concerto for Flute and Harp," featuring West Valley Symphony principals Michelle Stolper, flute, and Paula Provo, harp, alongside Emilie Mayer’s "Overture No. 2."

The holidays bring Holiday Pops Dec. 6, with carols, sing-along favorites, Leroy Anderson’s "Sleigh Ride" and a narrated journey through "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" with guest vocalist Richard Ollarsaba.

On Dec. 8, the orchestra presents Part I of Handel’s "Messiah" with the Hallelujah Chorus — a 75-minute performance without intermission, offered at a special ticket price, with soprano Amanda DeMaris and tenor Carlos Feliciano.

Meanwhile, the new year opens Jan. 10 with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan,” preceded by Florence Price’s "Adoration" and Debussy’s "Suite bergamasque." The season closes March 21 with "Get Happy!," in which vocalist Joan Ellison performs Judy Garland’s original symphonic arrangements, from “The Trolley Song” to “Over the Rainbow.”

Tickets and season packages should be purchased in advance, and  will not be sold at the venues on the day of the performance. Go to wvsaz.org./tickets. WVS Ticket Sales is the only authorized seller of tickets to West Valley Symphony concerts.

Residents can support the symphony with tax-deductible contributions that sustain artistic programming, education and community outreach. Gifts may be made at wvsaz.org or by check payable to West Valley Symphony, P.O. Box 7328, Surprise, AZ 85374-7328.

This is the West Valley Symphony’s 58th season performing in Arizona since 1968.