Summary
Organization name
Steamboat Symphony Orchestra
other names
Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, SSO
2016
Tax id (EIN)
81-3913615
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Address
PO Box 771376Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Routt County, CO, US
Join our musical family!
In addition to bringing world-class orchestral music to the Yampa Valley, the SSO funds and staffs the Steamboat Springs High School Orchestra, offers two immersive performance weekends for students of all ages and backgrounds, and offers free summer concerts.
Testimonials
Ernest Richardson is the best thing that has come to our town! - Roberta and Hans Geier
Thank you so much for providing such incredible opportunities for the children of Yampa Valley. We especially love the Broadway experiences! - The Lee Family
Our symphony is superb! What a blessing for this community. - Gloria James
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 31st 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.
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Steamboat Springs, CO 80477