Music

The Akron Symphony Orchestra is once again partnering with the City of Akron to offer a series of free outdoor concerts this summer in city parks. Starting this Sunday, the performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and feature a variety of popular favorites. ...

Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra, is seeking volunteers for the upcoming season, which runs September 2017 to June 2018. Available opportunities include tour guides, ushers, and Junior Volunteer Corps for students ages 14 and older. ...

On the third Tuesday of each month this summer, world-class artists will perform at Gilmour Academy’s Tudor House as part of its new “Tuesdays at Tudor” summer concert series. Each event is free and open to the public, and begins with wine and light hors d’oeuvres in Tudor House and Tudor Gardens followed by a one-hour concert. ...

Video auditions are being accepted for the solo-singing competition for high school students. Students (graduation dates 2018-2021) who live in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina or Summit counties are eligible to enter. Winners will receive college scholarships, and finalists will get the chance to perform on stage. ...

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced details of its 2017-18 calendar — what will be the ensemble’s 100th year of concerts and the launch of its second century of performances. Returning once again is the family-friendly “Under 18s Free” program, which aims to make attending concerts an affordable experience for area families. ...

The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra will hold auditions at Severance Hall during the month of May for the 2017-18 season. Middle and high school student instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in their school music program are invited to audition. Find out when your child needs to apply and instruments the orchestra is hoping to hear. ...

The Music Settlement’s new Ohio City campus, which is expected to open in the late summer of 2018, will incorporate music instruction, music therapy, and early childhood education. The campus is located at West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue. ...