Vision The Modesto Symphony Orchestra strives to enrich lives and enhance our community's vitality and quality of life through music. Mission We shall pursue this vision by producing and presenting music of the highest artistic caliber and fostering lifelong music education and appreciation. Values In pursuit of this vision the Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association shall be guided by these values. CREATIVITY Foster an environment conducive to innovation in the type, format and venue of musical performance and to the administration and governance of MSO. EXCELLENCE Expect high levels of performance both on-stage and in MSO’s administration and governance. INTEGRITY Be honest and expect a foundation of strong moral principles behind all actions. COLLABORATION Look for opportunities to work with others on shared goals. WELCOMING Strive to meet the needs and desires of all segments of the community through music performance and education.
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) was founded in 1931 by Frank Mancini, Malin Langstroth, and Leonard Fristrom, who worked with local leaders to establish a musical and cultural focal point. Each season, the MSO performs five classics concerts and three pops concerts at the Gallo Center for the Arts and produces two community favorites, Picnic at the Pops at the E. & J. Gallo Winery and the Holiday Candlelight Concert at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Through its education and outreach programs, the MSO is able to reach over 15,000 students each year by working closely with local schools and providing free or low-cost opportunities to experience classical music.
Today, the Modesto Symphony continues to strive to enrich and enhance the community by bringing music of the highest artistic caliber and fostering lifelong music education and appreciation. The MSO continues to strive to enrich and enhance the community by bringing music of the highest artistic caliber and fostering lifelong music education and appreciation.
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