Charleston Symphony Orchestra

Our vision is to be a world class orchestra for a world class city. Our mission is to inspire and engage our community through exceptional musical performances and educational programs. We will educate, challenge, and inspire students through musical experiences.excellence sets us apart. We set and maintain the highest standards for our people, our performances and our educational programs. We encourage the development of our people. We continually strive for excellence in all we do.engagement is our number one commitment. We want our music to make an emotional connection with our audiences. Our aim is to evoke a positive response at some level whenever we perform.transparency describes how we communicate. We strive to have open, transparent, two-way communications between our musicians, staff and board of directors, as well as with our donors and patrons. We strive to listen and understand each other's perspectives and respond openly on all issues.