Music is more than notes on a page.

Music has the power to connect, to inspire, and to move us. It has a way of creating moments that stay with us forever. It has the power to move and connect us in ways few things can. Whether we're playing in front of a crowd at the UT Tyler Cowan Center or in front of an auditorium full of children, these moments remind us why ETSO matters. They remind us why keeping orchestra music thriving in East Texas matters.

For nearly 90 years, ETSO has been bringing exceptional music to our community. We are committed to making orchestral music accessible, vibrant, and relevant. Our education initiatives, including our partnership with Carnegie Hall's Link Up program, introduce thousands of East Texas youth to the joy of music, often providing their first experience with a live symphony orchestra.

But none of this happens without you.

Live orchestral music depends on you; people who believe in the power of music to connect us, move us, and strengthen us.

You support ensures more people in East Texas are exposed to world-class music year after year.