The Insider’s Guide to the Waxahachie Symphony Association Season

By Marshall Hinsley

The Waxahachie Symphony Association brings a variety of talented musicians to Ellis County each year.

The Waxahachie Symphony Association has announced its schedule for the 2026-2027 season, and season tickets are expected to sell out fast.

Fulfilling its mission to bring world-class musicians and inspired performances to Ellis County, the nonprofit cultural organization will begin its season on October 3, 2026 with the first of six concerts that range in style from orchestral to Jazz and Pop.

Musicians playing violin for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
The Waxahachie Symphony Association brings the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to town every year for several local performances. Photo courtesy of the F.W.S.O.

The W.S.A. 2026-2027 Schedule

WindSync with Jon Kimura Parker

October 3, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Nelson University – Hagee Center
499 E University Ave #401, Waxahachie, TX 75165

The W.S.A. season opens with an exhilarating evening drenched in American sound as returning artists WindSync join acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker for a dynamic program highlighting American composers and featuring Gershwin classics Summertime and the iconic Rhapsody in Blue.


Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra – America 250

November 7, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Hagee Center at Nelson University
499 E University Ave #401, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Celebrate America’s 250th with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in a rousing evening of American music, featuring favorites by Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, John Williams, George M. Cohan and Sousa—a spirited musical salute to America.



Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert

December 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.
W.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center
3001 US-287, Waxahachie, TX 75167

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings the magic of Christmas to Waxahachie in this beloved holiday tradition. Dress in your holiday best and enjoy an enchanting evening filled with cherished carols, festive favorites and the joyful sounds of the season.

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra holiday concert has been a popular event in Waxahachie for a decade and has become its own local tradition.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs

January 10, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church
402 N College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165

America’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, The Yale Whiffenpoofs have delighted audiences around the world since 1909. Their signature harmonies and timeless style bring together vocal jazz, folk, pop and Broadway favorites in a captivating celebration of song.



Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

March 6, 2027
7:30 p.m.
The Hagee Center at Nelson University
499 E University Ave #401, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Two world-renowned pianists, one unforgettable performance. Anderson & Roe bring to the stage an inventive mix of classical and pop, featuring Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and The Beatles—culminating in their own arrangement of Let It Be.


Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra – Classical Concert

April 24, 2027
7:30 p.m.
The Hagee Center
499 E University Ave #401, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Experience the power and beauty of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in a captivating classical program featuring Beethoven’s spirited First Symphony, Brahms’ sweeping Third Symphony and the vibrant Spanish rhythms of Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat.


Texas Guitar Quartet

May 15, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Waxahachie Chautauqua Auditorium
Getzendaner Park, 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165

GRAMMY-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet brings dazzling virtuosity and joyful music-making to the historic Waxahachie Chautauqua. Their vibrant program spans Rossini, Bizet, Debussy, Ravel and Albeniz, showcasing the remarkable range and artistry of four guitars.


Season Tickets

Melissa Chapman, president of the W.S.A., says that season tickets for the Waxahachie Symphony Association sell out fast as each season opens. Season tickets sales for 2026-2027 started in early-September 2026.

Note that season tickets are available in two packages — purchasers may choose whether they want a season ticket with or without the Christmas concert. Because holiday season travel often precludes some season ticket holders from attending the Christmas concert, the association has made the two packages available so that ticket holders who know in advance that they cannot attend the Christmas concert may purchase tickets accordingly.

Season tickets begin at $65.00 per person for five concerts, or $85 with the addition of the Christmas concert for a total of six performances.

Family season tickets without the Christmas concert are $150.00 for two adults and two children, or $200 with the Christmas concert added.

The association also offers discounted tickets for seniors, children and students.

Melissa says season tickets are a bargain for family oriented entertainment, allowing a family of four, for example, to enjoy admission to seven concerts — including the Christmas concert — for less than $9.00 per person.

About the Waxahachie Symphony Association

The Waxahachie Symphony Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to bring musical and educational programming to Waxahachie and communities throughout Ellis County.

In addition to the concert series that brings world-class musicians to the area at affordable admission prices, the organization hosts a performance by the Fort Worth Symphony Association for all fifth graders in the county and awards $5,000.00 in scholarships each year to support the aspirations of young musicians.

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