Symphony Orchestras

THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY EXISTS TO INSPIRE AND SERVE AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA AND THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC

TO INSPIRE AND CHANGE LIVES THROUGH MUSICAL EXCELLENCE.

THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA MISSION IS TO ENRICH, INSPIRE AND SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AS AN ENDURING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE.

THE MISSION OF THE CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS TO SEEK AND SHARE INSPIRATION.

THE MISSION OF THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (SLSO) IS TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THE SLSO PROVIDES ORCHESTRA CONCERTS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

TO INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND CHALLENGE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SYMPHONIC MUSIC PERFORMED AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC LEVEL.

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THE MISSION OF THE SARASOTA ORCHESTRA IS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH QUALITY LIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES. SARASOTA ORCHESTRA IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN PERFORMING AND PROGRAMMING, OPERATING IN A CULTURE OF SERVICE, RESPECT AND COLLABORATION, AND PERFORMING CLASSICAL MUSIC AND WELCOMING GREAT MUSIC FROM OTHER GENRES.

TO ENRICH THE LIFE OF THE TAMPA BAY AREA AS IT INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND BRINGS TOGETHER A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE WITH THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF LIVE SYMPHONIC MUSIC, ENSURING THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY THIS LIVING ART FORM (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THAT MAGNIFICENTLY CELEBRATES THE HUMAN SPIRIT.

TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGHOUT OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AS ONLY THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA CAN, BY PROMOTING A CULTURE OF MUSIC THROUGH OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION.

THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS TO PROVIDE SYMPHONIC MUSIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, TO ENGENDER PASSION AND EXCITEMENT IN OUR DIVERSE AUDIENCES. THIS IS PAIRED WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION: TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO FOSTER TALENT, CREATE FUTURE AUDIENCES, NURTURE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPARK CREATIVITY.

To enrich people's lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music. We do this through passionate pursuit of excellence and integrity in all we do; deep commitment to education with the communities we serve; and collaboration among people and organizations. Our vision is to be an adaptable, innovative, and relevant resource for our community and to foster a culture of inclusion.

TO SPONSOR, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE FOR THE PEOPLE OF MADISON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, AND TO PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION.

TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS AND TO REACH EAST TENNESSEE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF THE LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND CULTURES THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

THE MISSION OF THE ASO IS TO RENEW LIVE ORCHESTRA MUSIC AS A VITAL FORCE IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CULTURE. TO THIS END, THE ASO PRESENTS THEMATIC PROGRAMMING, IN WHICH MUSICAL WORKS ARE CURATED AROUND IDEAS DRAWN FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES SUCH AS HISTORY, VISUAL ARTS, SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND LITERATURE. ASO PURSUES INNOVATION IN CONCERT PRESENTATION AND IS DEVOTED TO THE PROMOTION OF MUSICAL EDUCATION. IN ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE CONSTITUENCY FOR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BY MAKING IT ONCE AGAIN A RELEVANT AND ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR A MODERN, DIVERSE SOCIETY, THE ASO CONSIDERS ITSELF AN ORGANIZATION IN THE PUBLIC'S SERVICE, AND A MODEL FOR THE SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF ORCHESTRAS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

THE MISSION OF THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF GREENSBORO, NC AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND PROMOTION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF THE WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY IS TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES IN OUR REGION THROUGH PERFORMANCES OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, THEREBY ENHANCING THE VIBRANCY AND VITALITY OF WICHITA.

The mission of the Fresno Philharmonic is to enrich the lives of Central San Joaquin Valley residents through inspiring performances of orchestral music. We are an essential and collaborative member of a vibrant arts scene which unites, delights and engages a diverse community.

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MUSIC AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS, TO HELP EDUCATE AND TRAIN AMATUER AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, AND THE FOSTER THE APPRECIATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

THROUGH INSPIRING PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION, THE ELGIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC.

THE WHEELING SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC SERVES THE RESIDENTS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

SYSO HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC EDUCATION TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE PATHWAYS TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.

THE SIOUX CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MUSICAL EXCELLENCE FOR THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND BEYOND THROUGH INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE OUTREACH.

SONA BRINGS GREAT MUSIC TO LIFE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. SONA WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A TRAILBLAZING ORCHESTRA AS IT: EXPANDS THE POSSIBILITIES OF WHAT AN ORCHESTRA CAN BE; CHANGES LIVES BY INCREASING INTEREST AND EQUITY IN THE ARTS THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND PERFORMANCE; CREATIVELY HONORS THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF OUR ARTFORM, FOSTERING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO CITIZENS OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH: CLASSICAL SYMPHONY CONCERTS, POPS CONCERTS, CONCERTS FOR STUDENTS, YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AND EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

THE MISSION OF THE SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY, INC. IS TO PROVIDE CLASSICAL MUSIC TO NORTHWEST LOUISIANA COMMUNITIES.THE SYMPHONY OFFERS DIVERSE PROGRAMS REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES IN A SERIES OF 8 SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS AND 4 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES MANY IN-DEPTH PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THE REGION, INCLUDING CONCERTS IN THE SCHOOLS AND LARGER FORMAT CONCERTS AT CENTRAL LOCATIONS. THE SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY BROADCASTS ITS MASTER SERIES AND OTHER SELECT CONCERTS ON PUBLIC RADIO VIA THE RED RIVER RADIO NETWORK.

TO PRESENT CONCERTS TO THE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC

THE MISSION OF THE TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY IS TO ENGAGE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE PEOPLE AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE THROUGH GREAT MUSIC.

TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH MUSIC, CONCERTS, AND MUSIC EDUCATION.

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TO CREATE MEANINGFUL, IMAGINATIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH LIVES AND CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES.

THE MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS THE MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE ORCHESTRA PERFORMS CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA IN AND AROUND MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MUSICIANS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA BY INVOLVING THEM IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.

THE MISSION OF THE JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS TO ENABLE A BROAD AUDIENCE IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC REGION TO EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF HIGH QUALITY CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.

Inside the Orchestra brings music to children cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through engaging interactive experiences with orchestral music.

PUBLIC SUPPORT ORGANIATION UNDER IRC 509(A)(3) ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY.

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLY PRICED CLASSICAL MUSICAL CONCERTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA.

ORCHESTRA NOVA NORTHWEST (FORMERLY PORTLAND COLUMBIA SYMPHONY) CULTIVATES AND CHAMPIONS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES THROUGH AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES. WE VALUE EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY, PERSONAL CONNECTION, AND ACCESSIBILITY.

TO BRING THE WORLD OF CLASSICAL MUSIC, DANCE, AND OPERA TO DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA.

TO SHARE THE JOY OF LIVE JAZZ MUSIC BY FOSTERING A SUPERB, PROFFESSIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA, TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION TO PERFORM AND TREASURE JAZZ MUSIC, AND TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY WITH NEW ARTISTIC WORKS, RESTORED CLASSICS, AND PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS.

Creating magical and memorable experiences through the power of symphonic music. Our Orchestra performs five live concerts per season at the Temple Theatre in downtown Saginaw.

TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, INSPIRE, ENGAGE AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREASTHROUGH ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC EDUCATION OF THE HIGHESTQUALITY.

To serve the community by providing performance opportunities for area musicians to play symphonic and classical music, present concerts that provide opportunity for the community to hear and appreciate symphonic and classical music, and to act as an educational resource aimed at fostering interest in, and appreciation of, symphonic and classical music.

TO PROMOTE CLASSICAL MUSIC AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.

TO FOSTER, PROMOTE AND INCREASE THE MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE PUBLIC IN CONNECTION AND COOPERATION WITH AND IN SUPPORT OF THE HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT THE WORLD THROUGH CHAMBER MUSIC. WE BELIVE IN THE POWER OF CHAMBER MUSIC TO CONNECT PEOPLE EITHER THROUGH OUR FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS, OUR OUTREACH CONCERTS, OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR OUR WORKSHOPS.

TO PRESENT CONCERTS TO THE COMMUNITY AND FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR ORCHESTRAL MUSIC