Join us for the KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Finale on July 4th; it’s a celebration like you’ve never seen before – The action starts at 6 p.m. with top-notch entertainment followed by amazing fireworks from across the ArkLaTex (KTBS, 6/24/20)

KTBS 3 announces plans for Freedom Fest Finale on July 4th (KTBS, 6/8/20)

New Normal Drive-In Theater kicks off Friday, May 29th in downtown Shreveport (KSLA News, 5/29/20)

Announcing The New Normal Drive-In Theater, an old-fashioned drive-in with all the appropriate social distancing. Each movie night (May 29-31), the SSO’s Michael Butterman will lead what we believe is the first-ever ‘car horn symphony’ in the U.S., along with some smartphone symphonies so every car will be able to participate. | press release

Thanks to KTBS 3 News for covering our virtual orchestra performance of Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King  |  video

Shreveport Symphony to entertain patrons through virtual programs during pandemic (KTBS, 4/8/20)

COVID-19 takes a toll on local nonprofits, tourism. How to help. (Shreveport Times, 3/23/20)

Shreveport Symphony cancels concerts through early May (KTAL/KMSS, 3/19/20)

A trip back to the 1920’s with the Shreveport Symphony (KTBS, 2/28/20)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra features Grambling Dance Company (KTAL/KMSS, 2/26/20)

Party like it’s the roaring ’20s (318 Forum Magazine, 2/26/20)

Shreveport Symphony, Grambling’s Orchesis Dance Co. present a harmonious collaboration (Shreveport Times, 2/26/20)

Visual, musical spectaculars to create captivating sensory experience in SSO’s concert on Saturday (Shreveport Times, 1/29/20)

Holiday spirit and songs to soar high at SSO’s Broadway-style concert (Shreveport Times, 12/19/19)

Simon Karakulidi named gold medalist at 2019 Wideman International Piano Competition (Shreveport Times, 12/8/19)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart & Schubert (Red River Radio, 11/15/19)

The Shreveport Symphony presents Mozart this weekend (KTBS, 11/15/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart and Schubert (KTAL/KMSS, 11/13/19)

Radiohead composer’s suite on program with Mozart, Schubert in SSO concert (Shreveport Times, 11/13/19)

Riverview Theater and Hall is redone and open for business, entertainment (Shreveport Times, 11/8/19)

Jazz, Broadway, and classical music with the Shreveport Symphony (KTBS, 10/24/19)

Kermit Poling: ‘He’s a musician through and through’ – Conductor brings expertise, passion to South Arkansas (El Dorado News-Times, 10/23/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s tribute to George Gershwin includes ‘Porgy and Bess,’ ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ (Shreveport Times, 10/23/19)

Louisiana’s Shreveport Symphony Announces New Concertmaster (The Violin Channel, 10/11/19)

Opening night for the Shreveport Symphony (KTBS, 9/20/19)

Hometown cellist John-Henry Crawford returns to perform with Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 21-22 (Shreveport Times, 9/19/19)

Shreveport Symphony set to open 2019-20 season with All-Tchaikovsky Spectacular (KTAL/KMSS, 9/18/19)

Shreveport Symphony Shopper’s Card will save you money (Shreveport Times, 9/17/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-2020 season celebrates ‘home’ (Shreveport Times, 9/11/19)

Shreveport Symphony extends contract of Michael Butterman through 2022-23 (Shreveport Times, 8/22/19)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s Sci-Fi Spectacular (Red River Radio, 5/3/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents a “Sci-Fi Spectacular” (KTAL/KMSS, 5/3/19)

Red River Radio to broadcast Shreveport Symphony’s performance of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion on Friday, April 19 at noon (Red River Radio, 4/17/19)

Shreveport Symphony presents J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (KTBS 3, 4/12/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra presents musical, dramatic Palm Sunday concert (Shreveport Times, 4/10/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra plays Jennifer Higdon’s new concerto (KTBS 3, 3/15/19)

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra’s low-brass section takes center stage on Saturday (Shreveport Times, 3/14/19)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra with pianist Simone Dinnerstein (Red River Radio, 2/1/19)

Symphony concert highlights classical composers Mozart, Bach and Glass (Shreveport Times, 1/30/19)

Hear the music of David Bowie performed live in Shreveport (Shreveport Times, 1/3/19)

Two-time Tony Award-winning star hits Shreveport stage for holiday concert (Shreveport Times, 12/5/18)

KTBS interview: Michael Butterman and pianist Mei Li (KTBS, 11/16/18)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony and pianist Mei Li (Red River Radio, 11/16/18)

Wideman Gold Medalist, SSO team up for Beethoven concert (Shreveport Times, 11/14/18)

Powerful Music Moves the Soul: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (SB Magazine, 11/8/18)

In Memoriam – Pete Haas, SSO Principal Bass | obituary

‘Mary Poppins’ star to sing her way into Shreveport with the SSO (Shreveport Times, 10/25/18)

Cellphones, bird calls welcomed at Symphony season opener (Shreveport Times, 9/18/18)

Holocaust survivor Sidney Kent celebrates 90th birthday at Symphony Gala (includes gala photos) (Shreveport Times, 9/13/18)

Star Wars, Beethoven, Broadway featured in new Shreveport Symphony Orchestra season (Shreveport Times, 5/30/18)

Carnegie Hall Presents LINK UP: The Orchestra Sings On 5/22-24 (Broadway World, 5/10/18)

Classical music, rock, free family concert wrap year for Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (Shreveport Times, 5/3/18)

RiverView Theater renovations: more bathrooms for all and much more (Shreveport Times, 3/27/18)

‘A choral spectacular’ to celebrate the music of composer Leonard Bernstein (Shreveport Times, 3/22/18)

‘Jersey Boys,’ ‘Madam Secretary’ actor strikes a new note with Shreveport Symphony (KSLA TV, 2/24/18)

Spotlight: The Shreveport Symphony with Erich Bergen and the Hollywood Songbook (Red River Radio, 2/23/18)

‘Madam Secretary’ actor, singer to make symphony debut in Shreveport (Shreveport Times, 2/21/18)

Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra with John Henry Crawford (Red River Radio, 1/19/18)

The music of The Rolling Stones, Shreveport cellist coming to town (Shreveport Times, 1/4/18)

Five things to do in downtown Shreveport (Shreveport Times, 11/8/17)

Events to celebrate iconic film compositions, plus a free concert this week (Shreveport Times, 11/8/17)

Prodigy Aristo Sham to open Shreveport Symphony Orchestra season (Shreveport Times, 9/12/17)

Inside the season: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra (video) (Shreveport Times)

Attention music-enthusiasts: A local guild is looking for you (Shreveport Times, 9/11/17)

The music of ‘Star Wars,’ The Rolling Stones coming to a Shreveport stage (Shreveport Times, 8/24/17)

Symphony Guild celebrates 20 years of Shopper’s Card (Shreveport Times, 8/11/17)

Unpredictable, never-before-attempted collaborative concert this Saturday (Shreveport Times, 4/6/17)

Wideman Piano Competition Winners Announced (1/30/17)

Music of Journey combines rock, orchestra music (Shreveport Times, 1/11/17)

Shreveport Orchestra pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald (Shreveport Times, 11/16/16)

Spotlight: Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Opening Night 2016 (Red River Radio, 9/23/16)

Three directors reaching remarkable milestones in NWLA:
“The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra will enter its 2016-17 season with financial profit for the fourth consecutive season” (Shreveport Times, 8/25/16)

Composer dodged grizzlies for research for “Gates of the Arctic” (Shreveport Times, 4/24/16)

Michael Butterman interviewed on Studio 6 (KTAL News, 2/26/16)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Music Director Michael Butterman on the SSO concert honoring Virginia Shehee (Red River Radio, 1/22/16)

Red River Radio Spotlight: Pianist Stanislav Khristenko and Dr. Lester Senter Wilson, Executive Director of the Wideman International Piano Competition (Red River Radio, 1/21/16)

Hear the symphony made just for Shreveport (Shreveport Times, 1/21/16)

Museum to honor Van Cliburn with dedication of auditorium (Shreveport Times, 1/19/16)

An Interview with Composer Kermit Poling upon the Premiere of his Shreveport Symphony (Jackson Harmeyer, 1/19/16)

Butterman: Less exposure to the arts is a disturbing trend (Shreveport Times, 11/17/15)

Symphony has always excelled at symbiosis (Shreveport Times, 10/15/15)

Experiencing the power of a full orchestra (Shreveport Times, 9/17/15)

Shreveport Symphony has a very special guest planned for this weekend, KTAL News, 9/16/15

Symphony moves to meet the masses, Shreveport Times, 3/17/15

Shreveport Symphony is bringing that warm feeling – Michael Butterman interview, KTAL News, 2/27/15

Symphony works to inspire next creative class, Shreveport Times, 2/17/15

Local cellist returns for symphony role, Shreveport Times, 1/23/15

Local cellist gives a sneak peek, KTAL News, 1/22/15

Film opens doors to classical music, December 11, 2014, Shreveport Times