Southwest Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026–2027 Season at Mother McAuley HS

The Southwest Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School have announced that Mother McAuley’s Chicago campus will serve as the orchestra’s host venue for the 2026–2027 concert season.

For the past 25 years, the SSO performed at Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College. Following the college’s closure in May, the orchestra began the search for a new home and identified Mother McAuley as an ideal venue. The partnership also renews a longstanding connection between the two institutions, as Mother McAuley previously hosted SSO performances from 1974 through 2000. Three of the orchestra’s four regular-season concerts will be presented at Mother McAuley, while the fourth will be held at Richards HS due to scheduling considerations. As in prior years, the holiday concerts will continue to be offered at other venues to broaden community participation.

The orchestra also announced a leadership transition for the upcoming season. Its newly appointed music director has stepped down following his family’s relocation outside Illinois. In response, five guest conductors will lead the orchestra throughout the season, offering audiences a dynamic range of musical interpretation and artistic perspective.

The SSO and Mother McAuley look forward to launching this new chapter and welcoming audiences for the 2026–2027 season.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, established in 1846 in the Catholic tradition of the Sisters of Mercy and Catherine McAuley, empowers young women to grow in faith, excel academically, and lead with confidence, compassion, and courage. For more information, visit mothermcauley.org.

The not-for-profit Southwest Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1964 and serves audiences throughout the south and southwest suburban communities. To learn more, visit us at southwestsymphony.com, call 708-802-0686, email southwestsymphony@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook and Instagram.