““The Albany Symphony is now one of the country’s great orchestras.”
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About the Albany Symphony...
The Albany Symphony is one of this region’s most revered music and cultural institutions, having won numerous national awards for its adventurous concert programming, recording projects, composer residencies, and innovative educational efforts involving area schools throughout the region. As the premier professional orchestra based in the Capital Region, the Albany Symphony enriches a broad and diverse regional community in upstate New York, Western Massachusetts, and Southern Vermont.
Our Mission...
The Albany Symphony Orchestra celebrates our living musical heritage. Through brilliant live performances, innovative educational programming, and engaging cultural events, the Albany Symphony enriches a broad & diverse regional community. By creating, recording, and disseminating the music of our time, the Albany Symphony is establishing an enduring artistic legacy that is reshaping the nation’s musical future.
OUR CORE VALUES…
The power of music to transform perspectives and lives
Excellence in performance, education, and in the audience experience
Championing both our musical heritage and the music and composers of our time
Playing a vital cultural, economic, and social role in our community
Diverse perspectives
OUR VISION…
To transform the lives of all people of the Capital Region through the power of music.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES…
Provide bold, meaningful, and superb experiences through music
Enrich and celebrate the people and history of the Capital Region
Champion the music of our time and its creators in innovative ways
Ensure the Albany Symphony is serving the community through its 100th anniversary (2030) and beyond
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force Charter
Incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices in all aspects of the Albany Symphony is a strategic priority to ensure the organization’s longevity and its service to the community.
A diversity of perspectives creates better art and a better dialogue about art.
Creating inclusive environments helps us to better serve and represent our community.
EDI-friendly environments lead to better business outcomes and financial success.