The Star-Spangled Ball
Symphony Ball
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Tickets go on sale June 22, 2026
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For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lucy Bloise, Vice President of Partnerships & Special Events at 610-674-4373 or lbloise@allentownsymphony.org.
Join us for the Symphony’s largest fundraiser of the year! Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and auctions. Then dance the night away to the music of Lucky 7, as we fundraise for a great cause.
For 76 years, the Allentown Symphony has been a living testament to what music can do in a community—bringing people together, nurturing young talent, and creating moments that stay with us for a lifetime. This year, as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reminded that America’s story has always been shaped not only by its history, but by its culture—by the music, creativity, and shared experiences that define who we are.
In that spirit, we invite you to be part of a remarkable evening at the Allentown Symphony’s Ball, a celebration of both legacy and possibility. While we honor 76 years of artistic excellence, we also look forward—to the next generation of musicians, audiences, and dreamers who will carry this legacy into America’s next chapter.
At the heart of this mission are our education programs. Each year, thousands of students across the Lehigh Valley experience the power of music through in-school performances, young musician string festival, and hands-on learning opportunities at the orchestra lab at Miller Symphony Hall. Many students participated through the youth and family concert program. For many, this is their first encounter with a live orchestra. For some, it becomes a lifelong passion. And for a few, it opens the door to futures they never imagined possible.
Last year, the Symphony Ball raised more than $265,000 to help pay for music programs like El Sistema Lehigh Valley. This after-school program provides free instruments, music lessons, and tutoring to kids. These kids couldn’t afford it otherwise. As a Symphony Ball sponsor, you’ll give kids tools to build a better life.
Your support makes this work real.
Proceeds from the Ball directly fund these programs, ensuring that every child—regardless of background—has access to the inspiration and discipline that music provides. At a time when arts education is too often underfunded, your generosity helps keep these opportunities alive and thriving.
2026 SYMPHONY BALL SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Kern Family
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Michelle & Vince Sorgi
Wendy & Craig Stark
GOLD SPONSORS
Alvin H. Butz
Carol Anne & John Bury
City Center Group
Duggan & Marcon
Karyn Pinter
SILVER SPONSORS
Judith & Constantine Belaires
Lehigh Valley Carpenters Local No. 167
Lehigh Valley Health Network/Jefferson Health
BRONZE SPONSOR
Bartlett Tree Experts