Fort Smith Symphony Assn

The Fort Smith Symphony is a professional orchestra based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The organization employs 24 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. The Fort Smith Symphony offers a variety of musical experiences to its community, including five subscription concerts annually, a free outdoor concert for families, and educational programs reaching over 5,000 students each year. Their educational outreach promotes music appreciation and understanding among young people. They also present the Perspectives Chamber Music Series, featuring intimate performances by talented musicians. The orchestra has a strong commitment to showcasing regional talent. They have produced four albums featuring the works of Arkansas-born composers William Grant Still and Florence Price, and a fifth album featuring the music of Oklahoma-born Indigenous composer Louis W. Ballard is slated for a 2023 release. These albums are produced and distributed through Naxos Records. To learn more about upcoming performances, educational programs, or to purchase tickets, visit their website at fortsmithsymphony.org.