Clinton Symphony Orchestra of the Mohawk Valley

Professional classical music has a home in the Mohawk Valley through the Clinton Symphony Orchestra of the Mohawk Valley, established in 2014 to revive an 80-year legacy of professional symphonic music in the region. It’s a nonprofit orchestra based in the village of Clinton, in Oneida County, home to Hamilton College.

The musicians are professionals, most of them from Upstate New York, who have worked with music director Charles Schneider for more than 30 years. His resume runs from Broadway to television and around the world, and he has chosen to spend the last 45 years here, performing and promoting classical music.

What to Know

• The orchestra was established in 2014 to revive a legacy of professional symphonic music.
• Most of the professional musicians come from Upstate New York.
• Music director Charles Schneider has collaborated with the musicians for over 30 years.
• The orchestra argues that a strong local arts scene boosts the economy and builds pride of place.
• It’s a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.