Mission Statement
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc. exists to connect, enrich, inspire and advance Arkansas through the power of music.
Vision for 2035
Through music, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra connects communities and serves Arkansans of all ages and cultures.
Outcomes
There are three necessary outcomes to achieve this vision.
- ASO is a radically welcoming hub for all.
- ASO cultivates a thriving network that enables professional musicians to call Arkansas home.
- ASO is a financially strong and flourishing organization.
The Strategy
We have a six faceted strategy to achieve this vision.
- Increase our annual fund by $328,000 over five years and double our endowment by 2035.
- Deepen the connections among musicians, community, and the music.
- Enrich the culture of respect and team work that connects the ASO's musicians, staff, board of advisors, and board of directors.
- Build strong community partnerships.
- Leverage the unique asset of ASO's Stella Boyle Smith Music Center.
- Invest in ASO's musicians and staff through professional development opportunities to recruit, retain, and develop talent.
