Tulsa and the Tulsa Symphony
Tulsa has long been an arts city with a vibrant and committed arts community generously supported and nourished by citizens, corporations and philanthropists. The last decade has produced a new energy and excitement for a revitalization of the downtown that combines the convenience and social advantages of urban living with an expanding arts and entertainment district. In the midst of this renewal and excitement a new kind of professional orchestra was created.
Founded in October, 2005, the unique concept of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra has gained national attention as a number of other professional orchestras search for a practical alternative to the traditional structure. The foundation of TSO is a business model for orchestral governance that involves musicians at every level of operation as artists in the concert hall, Executive Musicians on the office staff and as active, contributing members of the Board of Directors and every functioning committee.
TSO is committed to serving the Tulsa community as productive citizens, artists, teachers, facilitators, innovators, musical ambassadors and wherever our talents are needed. In addition to membership in the League of American Orchestras TSO’s artistic partners include the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, Tulsa Opera and Light Opera Oklahoma. TSO is equally committed to community alliances which include the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Oklahoma A+ Schools, Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Community Food Bank of Northeastern Oklahoma, Iron Gate, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma and the Tulsa Zoo.
Through exciting and meaningful Education and Community Outreach programs TSO provides a wide range of musical and teaching experiences focused on building the audiences of tomorrow and encouraging the gifted young musicians of today. Try clicking the Education tab for more details and information. Our professional musicians are sought after to assist faith-based and other community organizations in meeting high standards of musical excellence.
TSO invites you to experience one of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center performances in the 2013-14 Season Fantastic Females and Fantasia subscription series featuring outstanding guest conductors and exciting soloists interpreting a broad variety of composers and great musical works. Arrive early before each concert and join our guest conductor and Ken Busby, Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa, in an informal and lively conversation at 6:30 in the PAC Kathleen Westby Pavilion. Stay after to meet and greet the conductor and TSO musicians at an informal post-concert reception with snacks and a cash bar following each performance.
Thank you for visiting the TSO website. If this is your first time, we hope you will stay awhile and find out more about us. TSO is truly here to serve the greater Tulsa community. We welcome feedback on how we are doing or suggestions for how we can make a greater or more effective contribution in any area. TSO wants you to know we are listening!
Founded in October, 2005, the unique concept of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra has gained national attention as a number of other professional orchestras search for a practical alternative to the traditional structure. The foundation of TSO is a business model for orchestral governance that involves musicians at every level of operation as artists in the concert hall, Executive Musicians on the office staff and as active, contributing members of the Board of Directors and every functioning committee.
TSO is committed to serving the Tulsa community as productive citizens, artists, teachers, facilitators, innovators, musical ambassadors and wherever our talents are needed. In addition to membership in the League of American Orchestras TSO’s artistic partners include the Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, Tulsa Opera and Light Opera Oklahoma. TSO is equally committed to community alliances which include the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, Oklahoma A+ Schools, Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Community Food Bank of Northeastern Oklahoma, Iron Gate, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma and the Tulsa Zoo.
Through exciting and meaningful Education and Community Outreach programs TSO provides a wide range of musical and teaching experiences focused on building the audiences of tomorrow and encouraging the gifted young musicians of today. Try clicking the Education tab for more details and information. Our professional musicians are sought after to assist faith-based and other community organizations in meeting high standards of musical excellence.
TSO invites you to experience one of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center performances in the 2013-14 Season Fantastic Females and Fantasia subscription series featuring outstanding guest conductors and exciting soloists interpreting a broad variety of composers and great musical works. Arrive early before each concert and join our guest conductor and Ken Busby, Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa, in an informal and lively conversation at 6:30 in the PAC Kathleen Westby Pavilion. Stay after to meet and greet the conductor and TSO musicians at an informal post-concert reception with snacks and a cash bar following each performance.
Thank you for visiting the TSO website. If this is your first time, we hope you will stay awhile and find out more about us. TSO is truly here to serve the greater Tulsa community. We welcome feedback on how we are doing or suggestions for how we can make a greater or more effective contribution in any area. TSO wants you to know we are listening!