Causes: Arts & Culture, Symphony Orchestras

Mission: To celebrate the tradition of live orchestral music and enrich the lives of people throughout our region. The south dakota symphony is grounded in five core values:community engagement: individuals and communities should feel as if they are connected to the orchestra. Creating partnerships: we enrich lives through the music we make together, go to where the people are, and engage them in new ways. Lifelong impact: we help orchestral music make a lasting, positive impact on people throughout their lives. Educational opportunities: we offer many and varied ways for people to learn about, experience and appreciate music. Live symphonic music: we cherish the musical traditions that have been nurtured and refined for centuries.

Programs: The mission is accomplished through full, chamber and ensemble orchestra concerts and education programs for all ages. The sdso initiates and encourages collaborations with statewide businesses and arts organizations to promote the arts in general in our region. During fiscal year 2017, the sdso had 202 performances with approximately 54,800 people in attendance, including concerts and outreach music.