Established in 1983, the PSO is a fully professional symphony serving North Texas. Originally named the Plano Chamber Orchestra, the change to "Symphony" in 1998 reflected a broadening of scope and repertory. The PSO presents eight subscription concerts, a five-concert, interactive Family Symphony Sunday series, and over 100 solo, ensemble, and educational programs. The PSO embodies outstanding artistic excellence, active community engagement, and sound fiscal responsibility. The PSO strives to bring top guest artists to perform with the Orchestra to support its mission of engaging the community in the enjoyment of great music. Notable past guest artists include Sharon Isbin, Kenneth Broberg, Joshua Bell, Sandi Patty, Haochen Zhang, The Texas Tenors, and The 5 Browns.
The Plano Symphony offers comprehensive music education programs, their purpose being to: educate students utilizing TEKS-based curriculum; build ongoing musical participation; increase lifelong interest in music; enhance the academic performance of students; contribute to the quality of life for our senior residents; and make a positive impact on our community. It's the PSO education vision to ensure that music is available to as many people as possible regardless of age, race, ethnicity or socio-economic status. To achieve this, the PSO offers many of its education programs for free or a nominal charge. Examples of free programs include The Instrument Petting Zoo, Healing Notes, the Salvation Army After School Program, and the School Concert Series.
It is the mission of the Plano Symphony Orchestra to inspire, educate, entertain and involve the children, youth and adults of our community in the enjoyment of great music.
The PSO artistic vision is to bring people to great performances that present all kinds of music without traditional labels, often in one concert. This is made possible by innovative planning, artistic quality, and the versatility of the musicians in the orchestra. It has made the concept of an orchestral experience far more acceptable to many.
- Commissions for Main Stage concerts
- Support for our Summer Music Camp
- Need-based scholarships for private music lessons
- Branding and Marketing and Capacity Building
- Maintaining School Concert Program that serves over 18,000 students
The PSO champions diversity, where our differences as human beings are valued, celebrated, and amplified, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves. Just as the magnificent music produced by the Plano Symphony Orchestra is the result of complementary arrangements of diverse instruments, the PSO believes that blending diverse individuals can produce the same harmonious results. The PSO nurtures a culture of inclusion where people experience a sense of belonging and know their presence and contributions are welcomed and appreciated. The PSO stands firm in its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion because, collectively, these three principles bring a depth, purpose, and richness to the organization that would be otherwise unattainable.
Organization name
Plano Symphony Orchestra
other names
PSO
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1635 Dorchester Drive