Community Impact

Symphony in the Park

Since 2005, the second Sunday of August has been a magical evening in Missoula, as the Missoula Symphony Orchestra presents our gift back to our community – our annual FREE outdoor concert Symphony in the Park. Caras Park, in the heart of downtown Missoula on the banks of the Clark Fork River, fills to capacity each summer as thousands of families flock to enjoy an evening of light classics, pops and movie themes.

Family Concert

We present an annual family concert replete with costumes, stage props, and an entertaining and educational script sure to humor all ages. These are sell-out concerts serving nearly 1,200; mostly children and their families.

Tickets not included in season ticket subscriptions. Tickets are $8 per person and may be added to your season ticket order.

Youth Concerts

Each year, thousands of schoolchildren from across Western Montana come to the Dennison Theatre to experience a fun and educational concert performed by the Missoula Symphony Orchestra. These 4^th grade students learn about the many instruments in the orchestra while also receiving an introduction to classical music. This collaboration between our organization and area schools is generously sponsored by the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation.

What an amazing opportunity to view orchestra's across our great state.
4th grade teacher, Darby Elementary

Thank you for continuing the tradition!
4th grade teacher, Dixon School

We did our "field trip" to the Symphony yesterday in music, and it was WONDERFUL! My 4th graders were giggling and truly enjoying themselves. Thank you for taking on the extra tasks to make this possible.
4th grade teacher, Charlo Elementary

Thank you for the wonderful virtual concert. My students enjoyed it very much, especially "Aquarium" I felt it was a very effective way to experience the orchestra.
4th grade teacher, MCPS

Engagement & Education

The Missoula Symphony Association is proud to present the Montana Suzuki Institute, a one-week summer institute providing violin and cello instruction to children of all ages, as well as teacher training. For over 30 years, the Montana Suzuki Institute has been held at the University of Montana Music Building. The Suzuki Institute is a place where beginners through advanced musicians can play with some of the best teachers in their field and enjoy some of the best scenery in the country. Enrollment is open to students studying Suzuki violin, viola or cello at all levels. For more information please visit www.mtsuzukistrings.org.

We also present several related events and group classes throughout the year through our Suzuki program. Our Outreach and Education Suzuki programs reach out to our entire community and region. Participants also get the opportunity to perform with the orchestra at Symphony in the Park and Holiday Pops.