PSO Academy

10/05/2026

Have a wonderful Fall Break, everyone! And while you're enjoying your time off, don't forget that Paducah Symphony has an awesome concert this weekend, October 10th, 7:30pm at the The Carson Center, with guest conductor Michael Shapiro!

Students K-12 get FREE tickets to the symphony concerts, and if any student 6th-12th grade would like to participate in our Musical Chairs event the day before, please click this link below!

Musical Chairs is your chance to sit in on a working Paducah Symphony rehearsal and experience the music and the preparation from the inside! You are able to choose the section of the orchestra that you would like to sit near, and watch as the musicians rehearse Rachmaninoff's incredible Symphonic Dances. You'll also get a sneak preview of a solo from an instrument rarely used in orchestral music! 🎷

Participation is limited so sign up today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJpZ4VUUYfQECfYAAysOAe2_8hKYn7LBlp8NIfMj4NMMOwLg/viewform?usp=header

10/02/2026

Reminder: No lessons next week. Enjoy your Fall Break!

09/21/2026

08/28/2026

We're back with another Musical Chairs opportunity! Join the PSO onstage at the Carson Center as they rehearse their season opener. Participants sit inside the orchestra and experience the process of preparing for the big show! Register here to save your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJpZ4VUUYfQECfYAAysOAe2_8hKYn7LBlp8NIfMj4NMMOwLg/viewform?usp=header

08/19/2026

Find your VOICE with the PSO Youth & Children's Chorus!🎶
Prepare the first verse of My Country 'Tis of Thee and a major scale. Schedule your audition time at paducahsymphony.org/choirs

06/02/2026

This is the secret we’ve been keeping all spring. Leslie Odom Jr. is coming to Paducah and performing with the PSO! And PSO Academy students and families get the special Friends & Family early access- tickets will go on sale July 1. Don’t miss out!!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our friends at MCHS Theatre for their 7 wins at the KPA Bradley Awards!! The PSO Academy had several students involved in their award-winning production of Oklahoma! And special recognition goes to two Academy students, Jack Nelson and Emmett Rathgeber, for winning best actor and best supporting actor, respectively. Jack and Emmett take private voice lessons from Emily Black and Emily Wadley.

We are so proud of all of our students, and thankful you choose to study voice at the PSO Academy!

05/15/2026

Are you a college student who loves music, leadership, and working with younger musicians? Join our Summer Music Camp as an intern and help bring an unforgettable week of creativity and music-making to life.

Interns play an important role throughout camp: assisting with classes and activities, supporting campers, helping behind the scenes, and gaining valuable leadership experience along the way.

Whether your passion is performance, education, theater, production, or simply giving back through music, there’s a place for you on our team this summer.

Apply today at https://www.paducahsymphony.org/employment-volunteers

05/04/2026

Yesterday, our PSO Youth and Children’s Chorus presented their spring showcase, and wow, what a performance they gave! Our Children’s Chorus performed songs in 4 languages, while the Youth Chorus engaged us with rhythmically challenging repertoire that they made sound easy.

We want to recognize our 10 graduating seniors, some of whom have been a part of the organization since they were in the children’s chorus:

Gavin Dowdy
Paris Foster
Kaitlyn Irick
Bryce Phillips
Ellie Puschaver
Abigail Smith
Abe Tomes
Ben Trevino
Therese Watson
Katie Weston

And last but not least, a huge thank you to our directors, Brad Almquist and Sam Veal, and our choir coordinator Cindy Poat! They inspire these young musicians each week, and are integral to our choirs’ successes.