Parma Schools Superintendent to Narrate Symphony Orchestra Concert

Scott Hunt will make his debut with the Parma Symphony Orchestra, narrating a performance of Saint-Saëns' "The Carnival of the Animals".

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Parma City Schools Superintendent Scott Hunt, who has limited acting experience from a college theater class decades ago, will make his debut with the Parma Symphony Orchestra this Sunday. He will narrate a performance of the humorous musical suite "The Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns.

Why it matters

This performance represents an opportunity for the school superintendent to engage with the local community and support the arts. The Parma Symphony Orchestra has a long history of inviting community leaders to participate in their concerts, helping to build connections between the orchestra and the broader Parma community.

The details

Hunt was asked by Music Director Randolph P. Laycock to narrate the "Carnival of the Animals" piece, which features 14 movements based around different animals. The concert will also include performances of Beethoven's "Symphony No. 8" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture." Tickets are available at the door or online in advance.

  • The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Hunt was asked to participate in the concert several weeks ago.

The players

Scott Hunt

The superintendent of Parma City Schools, who will be making his debut as a narrator with the Parma Symphony Orchestra.

Randolph P. Laycock

The music director of the Parma Symphony Orchestra, who invited Hunt to participate in the concert.

Parma Symphony Orchestra

A community orchestra based in Parma, Ohio that has a history of inviting local leaders to participate in their concerts.

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What they’re saying

“I was asked if I'd be interested and I said of course. I've got a face for radio, I can do this.”

— Scott Hunt, Parma City Schools Superintendent (cleveland.com)

“I always like to invite the new superintendents to perform sometime with us. Scott was very agreeable, so we picked 'Carnival of the Animals,' which is easy to put together. It's poetry by Ogden Nash and it's very funny.”

— Randolph P. Laycock, Music Director, Parma Symphony Orchestra (cleveland.com)

What’s next

After the concert on March 8th, the Parma Symphony Orchestra will continue its regular performance schedule, with additional concerts planned throughout the spring and summer seasons.

The takeaway

This performance represents a unique collaboration between the local school district and the community orchestra, highlighting the importance of arts education and community engagement. It also demonstrates the Parma Symphony Orchestra's commitment to involving diverse members of the Parma community in their programming.