About The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra
The Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1961, under the guidance of founder, Juliet Beck, and first conductor, Frank Menichetti.



Under the direction of conductor Joseph Morin, the orchestra began performing throughout the Toledo area, offering music in many genres at varying levels of difficulty.

Conductor Samuel Szor led the Perrysburg Symphony from 1970-1990. During Szor's tenure, the orchestra reached a high level of sophistication. The concerts began to have central themes, and often featured soloists and ensembles. Szor's contributions were innovative, and included the Community Messiah Sing-A-Long and the Valentine's Dinner Concert.

In 1990, John M. DiCostanzo took over as conductor. Throughout his five years of leadership, the orchestra performed music ranging from pops to monumental classics. Mr. DiCostanzo also helped to form the Perrysburg Symphony Chorale in 1994.

The next thirty years brought many renowned conductors with different perspectives, including Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, Santos Perez, Dr. Barbara Specht, Bob Mirakian, and Patrick Barrett. During these years, the orchestra expanded its thematic concerts and began to increase accessibility through holiday programs, family-friendly concerts, and local collaborations.

Currently, under the artistic leadership of Travis Jürgens, the orchestra is experiencing a resurgence in artistic growth, performing both standard symphonic repertoire and contemporary and lesser known works.
In the spring of 2026, the PSO celebrated its 65th anniversary with a milestone concert featuring the music of Johannes Brahms, Jules Massenet, and Quinn Mason - who worked with the orchestra and attended the performance as guest composer.
Annual traditions such as outdoor summer concerts, holiday programs, and community chamber concerts remain essential to the cultural fabric of Perrysburg.
We'd love to see you at a concert soon!