Gospel Meets Symphony

Gospel Meets Symphony is considered Akron’s premiere collaborative concert, bringing the greater Akron community together for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration under the direction of the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director and Conductor, Maestro Christopher Wilkins. Gospel Meets Symphony will also feature appearances by special guests, The LeGrair Brothers. The Gospel Meets Symphony Choir will be led by Chorus Master, Jennifer Mekel Jones.

Join the Akron Symphony for Gospel Meets Symphony on Saturday, February 25 and experience an outstanding performance that was enjoyed by millions of viewers nationwide on PBS in 2010 via Western Reserve Public Media.

The Akron Symphony appreciates our sponsors, including the Ohio Arts Council, which helps fund Akron Symphony concerts with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Gospel Meets Symphony concert is sponsored by First Merit Foundation. Media Partners include 1590AM WAKR, Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and The WAVE 107.3FM. Additional support is provided by WNIR, The Light 95.9FM, Ohio Arts Council and The University of Akron.