Symphony Tacoma

Mission

Building community through music

Description

Inspiring audiences with live symphonic experiences that transcend tradition, Symphony Tacoma annually performs concerts for nearly 20,000 citizens and provides education programs for 7,000 children and adults in Pierce County and the Greater Puget Sound region. The orchestra comprises more than 80 professional musicians and a volunteer chorus of 70. Music Director Sarah Ioannides is renowned for her passionate conducting, creativity, arts collaboration, and commitment to innovation and diversity, making Symphony Tacoma a vital part of Tacoma's cultural landscape.

Our core season includes six main-series classical concerts, holiday choral pops, an annual performance of Handel's Messiah and a spring choral concert. These concerts are primarily held in the historic Pantages Theater, where we have been one of the primary resident arts organizations for more than 30 years. We also engage our community through our trio of education programs: Mini Maestros, Simply Symphonic and Symphony2U, expanding access to classical music outside of the concert hall.