Mission: Founded in 1954, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is the oldest, continuously operating professional orchestra in the state of Alabama. The HSO's mission is to promote and encourage the understanding, appreciation, and study of the art of music. For over five decades, the HSO's acclaimed concerts and award-winning education programs have inspired performers, audiences, children, benefactors and the entire community. (Less)

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1957, and donations are tax-deductible.