Steamboat Symphony Orchestra

A nonprofit organization

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$25,000 Goal

🎵 The rush of strings soaring through the mountains.

The laughter of children discovering their first violin note.

The collective breath before a symphony’s grand finale.

These moments are possible because you believe in music, and in the power of community.

Your support keeps the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra performing, teaching, and inspiring across the Yampa Valley. Each season, our concerts bring together professional musicians and local artists to celebrate the spirit of Steamboat through world-class performances.

Beyond the stage, your gift nurtures the next generation through programs like:

  • Steamboat Springs High School Orchestra, providing access to music education that opens college pathways
  • Immersion Weekends, where students of all ages play side-by-side with professionals
  • String Sprouts, offering five years of free violin lessons for under-resourced children

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Mission

The mission of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra is to integrate the experience of orchestral music into the heart of our community, to deliver outstanding professional performances, and to provide music education that is accessible and compelling.

We envision a community where outstanding orchestral experiences inspire, educate, and connect to a more vibrant, creative, and healthy Yampa Valley.

Values:

Inspiration: Outstanding, compelling, and innovative orchestral experiences that engage the human spirit.

Connection: We listen to and collaborate with our community to provide relatable and relevant musical performances.

Education: Provide accessible music education programming for musicians of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.

Background Statement

The Steamboat Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 3nd Anniversary Season this year!

Founded in 1991 by retired principal flutist, Mary Beth Norris as a community orchestra, the SSO has grown to a full-sized symphony orchestra offering three concerts/year, robust educational opportunities, and community outreach.

At the heart of our organization is a commitment to excellence in music performance while nourishing and performing alongside the next generation of musicians.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra

other names

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, SSO

Year Established

1991

Tax id (EIN)

81-3913615

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

PO Box 771376
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Service areas

Routt County, CO, US

other

970-439-2221

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