Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra

06/18/2026

Has it really been a month since our fantastic 30th Anniversary Gala at the zoo!? 🎉We couldn’t have done it without our generous corporate sponsors!! Please support these businesses that supported ROSO! 🎶
OUR Credit Union
Hollywood Market
Mack’s Earplugs
Eagle Rock Insurance
Ray’s Ice Cream
Goss Law Group
Unexpected Craft Brewing
Miner’s Den Jewelers
Kendall Design & Build
Simone Eye Center
Flute Specialists
Image Printing

06/11/2026

Happy birthday Richard Strauss!

06/09/2026

Come blow your (French) Horn with us! Click on the link for more information.

06/01/2026

We can’t say enough good things about outgoing President Robyn Myers and Secretary Roberta Brown!! They both have dedicated countless hours and energy to the orchestra!! Their unwavering integrity and commitment to the betterment of ROSO has been stellar. Thank you, Robyn and Roberta, as you step down from your board positions, for your years of service!! But this isn’t goodbye! Robyn and Roberta are both continuing to serve ROSO in many ways including as Librarian, Public Relations, and Social Media chair. We appreciate you both so much!! ❤️🎶

05/27/2026

Happy birthday to Joachim Raff!

05/27/2026

During last week's Annual Meeting, new Officers were elected. Directors are elected in odd numbered years.
Here is the new Board:
President: Lisa Wade
Vice-President: Kristen Moreno
Treasurer: Dave Wagner
Secretary: Dawn Bittner
Director: Vacant
Director: Chuck Chomet
Director: Chris Collins
Director Julie Herridge
Director: Janet Minchella

05/17/2026

05/14/2026

Are you having FOMO over missing our 30th Anniversary Gala this weekend? Don’t fret! You still have the opportunity to support the orchestra while having some fun!! 5 of our silent auction items are open to the public!!
A holiday getaway to Boyne Mountain, a Detroit Tigers ticket package, the opportunity to conduct ROSO playing the Star Spangled Banner at our October 2026 concert, a 2 hour ride in a vintage car, and a Lego pirate ship! You can learn more and bid on any of these special items by following the link below. The auction ends Saturday, May 16th at 9:00pm.

Welcome to our fundraising silent auction. 📣Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Royal Oak Symphony. By participating in our auction, you're not just acquiring remarkable items; you're also helping ou...

05/13/2026

You only have a few more days to bid on this lovely oil painting of the Moldau River! Created by Royal Oak artist, John Nagridge at our March concert, this piece came to life before our eyes while ROSO played The Moldau by Smetana. Don’t miss your chance to own this beautiful and unique piece of art!! Follow the link below to bid!

The very talented painter, John Nagridge, will paint this work while being inspired by the music of the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra at our Friday, March 13th concert! Watch him create this unique piece with oils on canvas while you listen to "The Moldau" by Smetana! The proceeds from this auction w...

05/09/2026

ROSO Principal Clarinetist Kristen Moreno performing Bernstein's Clarinet Sonata in C!