Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Mission

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra GSO is a dynamic arts organization serving the north metro Atlanta region. Founded as a music club for amateur musicians in Marietta the GSO has grown into a semi-professional symphony orchestra a 115-voice volunteer chorus a youth music program GYSO with nearly 400 students and a professional jazz ensemble. The 2025-2026 season will mark a milestone as the GSO celebrates its 75th season and GYSO its 20th. Our goal is to be the cultural heartbeat of our community ensuring access to quality music and education for all regardless of geography socioeconomic status or ability. Our 700 participants and 13,000 patrons annually come from 12 counties. Recognized by the League of American Orchestras for innovative programming we prioritize outreach and partnerships with local organizations. A partnership with Kennesaw State University provides GSO and GYSO performance and rehearsal space as well as faculty to lead our GYSO ensembles and students.

MARIETTA GA | EIN: 23-7013882
501(c)(3) organization

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Mission

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra GSO is a dynamic arts organization serving the north metro Atlanta region. Founded as a music club for amateur musicians in Marietta the GSO has grown into a semi-professional symphony orchestra a 115-voice volunteer chorus a youth music program GYSO with nearly 400 students and a professional jazz ensemble. The 2025-2026 season will mark a milestone as the GSO celebrates its 75th season and GYSO its 20th. Our goal is to be the cultural heartbeat of our community ensuring access to quality music and education for all regardless of geography socioeconomic status or ability. Our 700 participants and 13,000 patrons annually come from 12 counties. Recognized by the League of American Orchestras for innovative programming we prioritize outreach and partnerships with local organizations. A partnership with Kennesaw State University provides GSO and GYSO performance and rehearsal space as well as faculty to lead our GYSO ensembles and students.

MARIETTA GA | EIN: 23-7013882
501(c)(3) organization

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