CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is thrilled to announce its 2025-26 concert season, the first under the leadership of newly appointed Music Director Jacob Aaron Schnitzer. The season will feature a series of concerts that explore both timeless masterworks and innovative new music.
“There is so much enthusiasm from our team to reignite the Gateway Chamber Orchestra as an innovative force for community engagement,” said Schnitzer. “This season showcases the exceptional talent of the GCO side-by-side with our community right here in Middle Tennessee.”
- Winterglow: A Baroque Celebration, November 23, 2025, 4 p.m., Madison Street United Methodist Church. In a beloved annual tradition, Gateway Chamber Orchestra ushers in the holiday season in collaboration with the Gateway Chorale, Clarksville Children’s Choir, and Madison Street United Methodist Church with timeless baroque classics, holiday cheer, and a sprinkle of fun for all!
- December 14, 2025, 4 p.m. Mabry Concert Hall, APSU, A new Holiday concert that brings together Clarksville’s performing arts students with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra for a joyous event of seasonal spirit and community pride. A spotlight on Clarksville’s next generation of performers, this special event features students from Classic Steps II, the Clarksville Youth Orchestra, and an acoustic set by Mattie Lyn.
- HeartStrings: Feb 14-15, 2026, at Customs House Museum & Grace Lutheran Church
- Power Up: Video Games in Concert, March 8, 2026, Mabry Concert Hall, APSU, Discover the Art of Video Game Music in this immersive and educational concert. Co-curated by GCO cellist Andrew Dunn and Music Director Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, Video Game Symphony includes music from established and indie video game titles including Octopath Traveler, Chained Echoes, The Baby in Yellow, Walkabout Mini Golf, and more. This family-friendly concert is created for children ages 10-18 and video gaming enthusiasts of all ages.
- Bourbon & Branden+Burgers, Date & Location TBA, Taste the music of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra at Bourbon ‘n Brandenburgers, an intimate exploration of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti with a multi-course gourmet (Branden)burger menu. A spinoff of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s popular BBQ, Brews, & Beethoven series, this one-night-only brings you up-close and personal with the distinct musical flavor of the GCO’s fine musicianship–best experienced with a handful of truffle fries.
Ticket and subscription information for the 2025-26 season is available now. To stay up to date on concert announcements and to purchase tickets, please visit the official GCO website at https://www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com/concerts-events.