An elegant close-up of a polished black grand piano, its lustrous surface reflecting subtle, muted light. The intricate curves of the piano's casing and the graceful, ivory-white keys are highlighted by soft, diffused natural light streaming in from a nearby window, creating gentle gradients and subtle highlights. The background features an unfocused, minimalist stage environment with delicate hints of other orchestral instruments blurred in the distance. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with a shallow depth of field, the composition feels refined and sophisticated, evoking a sense of anticipation and timeless musical artistry. The photographic realism and minimalist aesthetic perfectly capture the Sumter Symphony Orchestra's polished and professional personality.

The Sumter Symphony Orchestra

Sumter’s very own professional orchestra

Our People

The Sumter Symphony Orchestra brings professional orchestral performances to our community, showcasing masterworks and lively contemporary pieces performed by dedicated professional musicians of our community

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Dr. Nse (EN-say) Ekpo, Executive & Artistic Director

Robert Rearden, Advisory Board

Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian, Concertmaster

Dr. (honorary) Herbert Johnson, Advisory Board Member & Chorus Master

Upcoming Performances

Sat., Aug. 29, 2026 7pm

Patriot Hall

135 Hanynsworth St., Sumter, SC 29150

  • [FOOTE] Suite in E major
  • [COPLAND] Clarinet Concerto
  • [BARBER] Adagio for Strings
  • [TCHAIKOVSKY] Serenade for Strings

Tue., Dec. 29, 2026 7pm

First Baptist Church

107 E. Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150

[HANDEL] The Messiah

Tue., Feb. 16, 2027 7pm

Patriot Hall

135 Haynsworth St, Sumter, SC 29150

  • [ELGAR] Serenade for Strings
  • [MOZART] Piano Concerto K. 107 no. 1
  • [BACH] Brandenburg Concerto no. 3
  • [PUCCINI] Crisantemi
  • [DIAMOND] Rounds

Support & Tickets

From family concerts to international soloists, the Sumter Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience exciting live professional orchestral music in Sumter.

A stunning grouping of classical string instruments, including a varnished cello and violin with richly figured maple backs, resting upright against a subtle, slate-grey wall. Their gold-toned fittings and satin finishes are rendered in photographic detail, with minimal props—a single pale music folder at the base. Overhead, muted spotlights provide soft, diffused illumination, creating subtle gradients and delicate shadows along the instrument curves. The composition employs asymmetrical balance, emphasizing the artistry of luthier craftsmanship and exuding an air of quiet luxury and musical excellence in a minimalist setting.
A gleaming brass French horn, its coiled tubing and intricate valves rendered in exquisite detail, rests atop a minimalist concrete plinth. The environment is a sparse, softly lit performance hall with a backdrop of sheer, draped curtains in faded charcoal. Warm, diffused spotlighting from above creates a gentle shimmer and muted reflections on the horn’s surface, while casting understated shadows onto the plinth and surrounding floor. Taken from an eye-level perspective with a centered composition and sharp focus, the image radiates refined grandeur and the timeless elegance of orchestral tradition.
An overhead, photographic view of an open conductor's score book, rich with flowing musical staves, placed on a minimalist glass table. Delicate baton rests diagonally across the page, adding a sense of anticipation. The background is tastefully uncluttered, with suggestive, soft gradients in steel blue and pewter tones. Cool, indirect morning light enters from a side window, creating subtle highlights and shadows that accentuate each page's gentle texture. The composition’s clean lines, elegant symmetry, and tranquil mood reinforce the sophisticated artistry central to the Sumter Symphony Orchestra.