What Is the East Texas Symphony Orchestra (ETSO) Website?

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etso.org is the official website of the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, a professional orchestra based in Tyler, Texas, that performs at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. The site exists to promote the orchestra's concert season, sell tickets, and connect the organization with its audience and supporters under the tagline "Music For Everyone." If you want to know what concerts are coming up, buy seats, or learn how to support the orchestra, this is the place to start.

What the Site Is For

The site serves three main purposes:

  • Concert promotion — it presents the current season lineup with dates, times, and descriptions of each program.
  • Ticket sales — ticket purchase is handled through the site, with Stripe as the payment platform.
  • Community and support — it offers ways to get involved, including the Maestro's Circle, and acknowledges sponsors and donors.

The 2026/2027 Season

The featured season is built around a "Queens of Broadway" theme, pairing two Broadway headliners with the full orchestra:

Event Date Time
Opening Night: For Your Consideration September 19, 2026 7:30 PM
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth October 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Every Breath You Take: The Music of Sting and The Police November 7, 2026 7:30 PM
Bravo! A Night at the Theatre January 30, 2027 7:30 PM
The Flute in Flight: Music in Motion February 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Season Finale: Requiem for Patriots March 20, 2027 7:30 PM

All performances take place at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.

The Broadway Headliners

The season's centerpiece is two concert events featuring Tony Award-winning stars:

  • Kristin Chenoweth — Tony and Emmy Award-winning performer best known for originating the role of Glinda in Wicked, appearing with the full orchestra in a program of Broadway favorites.
  • Bernadette Peters — a Tony Award-winning Broadway icon, also performing with the full orchestra.

Both events are presented with Southside Bank as presenting sponsor. According to the site, tickets for these special concerts go on sale to the public beginning August 31st at 9 a.m.

Venue and Practical Details

  • Location: UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler, Texas.
  • Start times: Listed concerts begin at 7:30 PM.
  • Planning resources: The site includes a "Plan Your Visit" section and a FAQs page for venue and attendance questions.

Getting Tickets and Getting Involved

  • Tickets: Each concert listing includes a "Get Tickets" or "Secure Your Tickets" option, and the site processes purchases through Stripe.
  • Support: The Maestro's Circle is the site's named giving/support program, and the page thanks sponsors and supporters.

If you are deciding whether to attend, the season page gives you the full date list and program descriptions in one place, so you can compare concerts and pick the ones that fit your schedule before buying.