Mission

The mission of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra is to provide the local community with live quality symphony concerts of great classical music, to offer performing opportunities for local, regional, and international professional musicians, and to promote music appreciation and performing opportunities for the
younger audience.

History

• November, 2005 - First Board Meeting

• Juanuary, 2006 - Non-profit status secrued in both Arkansas and Texas

• March, 2006 - Founding Patrons contribute $49,000 to launch Premiere Concert

• April, 2006 - Premiere Concert and Reciept of the Junior League of Texarkana's 80th Anniversary Gift to the Community, $100,000

• September, 2006 - Inaugural Season of four classical concerts, 1st annual student concert series and educational programs launched

• September, 2007 - Second Season "Brining The World To You"

• September, 2007 - Texarkana Youth Symphony Orchestra formed

• December 2007 - First Annual Community Christmas Concert

• December, 2007 - Debut Concert of the Texarkana Youth Symphony Orchestra

• April, 2008 - Executive Director employed

• September, 2008 - Third Season "Timeless"

• September, 2009 - Fourth Season "Isn't It Romantic"

Guest Artist, Zuill Bailey, cello, in rehearsal with the TSO

Guest Artist, Jane Redding, soprano, with the TSO