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ROCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE

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We serve our community and region by preserving, nurturing and advancing the art of music through education and high-quality performances.

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For 91 years, the Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale has served our community with a passion to provide excellence in musical performance and educational programs that enhance people's lives.

RSOC's ticket revenues cover...

  • 1/3 of the expenses, generosity of individuals such as you, corporations and foundations provides the balance of funding and allow RSOC to continue to serve its mission.
  • The best seat in the house cost less than $30 giving affordable access to a world class regional orchestra.

RSOC believes artistic vibrancy...

  • Enriches communities
  • Contributes to our community's tradition of providing world class healthcare
  • Unites people and makes SE MN a great place to live and visit.


RSOC's statement of promise and commitment to your community and region.


With your help, that that of our investors, the greater Rochester community, we will …

  • help build an economy based on professional excellence and creativity, providing the highest level of musical performance.
  • use today’s media to present classical music as an instrument to stir the communal soul of new audiences and the next generation.
  • work with the Rochester business community to provide a beacon of cultural arts and creative expression to attract the best and brightest employees from around the world.

Committed to life-long learning and the creative power of music to educate the whole person,we will …

  • partner with area k-12 schools to supplement music education programs.
  • provide access to underserved children to study music.
  • partner with our local colleges and universities to give opportunities to study musical excellence at a professional level.

Believing in the restorative power of music to give comfort and respite, we will…

  • record and rebroadcast music on local and public radio.
  • provide regularly scheduled concert performance free to the community.
  • arrange ensemble performance for local hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities.

Please give today! Your generosity will keep the symphony sound now and for future generations.

Updates and Donor Comments

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  1. ANDREA L SIEBERANDREA L SIEBER 03/11/2012 at 05:56 PM ET
    It's a joy and an honor to play under the talented leadership of Jere Lanz!
  2. Michael WojcikMichael Wojcik 03/10/2012 at 06:01 PM ET
    I appreciate your artistic contributions to our community, keep up the great work!
  3. Donald D SupallaDonald D Supalla 03/10/2012 at 01:22 PM ET
    Keep making beautiful music!
  4. Carol GundersonCarol Gunderson 03/09/2012 at 12:56 PM ET
    What a gift RSOC is to the area -- thank you!!
  5. Robert SchoenRobert Schoen 12/14/2011 at 10:32 AM ET
    Bob & JoAnn Schoen
  6. Esther E. PfeiferEsther E. Pfeifer 11/16/2011 at 08:00 PM ET
    Thanks for the great programs presented.
  7. Barbara BartlesonBarbara Bartleson 11/16/2011 at 11:30 AM ET
    Thank you for an amazing experience for my students. Playing with the Pros will be remembered for a lifetime!
  8. Barbara BartlesonBarbara Bartleson 11/16/2011 at 11:27 AM ET
    Barbara Bartleson
  9. Lea C DacyLea C Dacy 11/16/2011 at 10:55 AM ET
    OMG - what a wonderful concert on November 5! Good work, folks!
  10. Linda K ThompsonLinda K Thompson 11/16/2011 at 10:36 AM ET
    Kudos to my colleagues in the symphony who played 'Playing with the Pros' on Nov. 12. Students and families were thrilled.
  11. ANDREA L SIEBERANDREA L SIEBER 11/16/2011 at 10:07 AM ET
    I am thrilled and honored to be a part of the RSOC! Thank you Jere, Jeff, and to all of the musicians that contribute to RSOC's greatness!
  12. Adam FerrariAdam Ferrari 11/16/2011 at 10:06 AM ET
    "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  13. Jennifer AJennifer A 11/16/2011 at 09:26 AM ET
    I am thankful for RSOC!
  14. Jeff AmundsonJeff Amundson 11/16/2011 at 07:52 AM ET
    Doing new things in music, keeping the tradition alive! http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/s2370421.shtml
  15. Myung ParkMyung Park 10/06/2011 at 01:19 PM ET
    RSOC; live long and prosper!
  16. Sylvia NickelSylvia Nickel 02/25/2011 at 03:50 PM ET
    I admit it -- the Wagner wasn't half bad!
  17. Joseph RodgersJoseph Rodgers 11/17/2009 at 11:12 PM ET
    RSO is a fine orchestra: live music rules!!
  18. David DennisonDavid Dennison 11/17/2009 at 11:10 PM ET
    The Rochester Symphony Orchestra is a fabulous organization that is fueled by the energy of wonderful people and musicians. We look forward to many years of continued enjoyment with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra.
  19. Esther PfeiferEsther Pfeifer 11/17/2009 at 04:50 PM ET
    The Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale do an excellent job playing and singing. Thank you RSOC for a job well done. I enjoy every concert.
  20. JoAnn SheldonJoAnn Sheldon 11/17/2009 at 04:03 PM ET
    A MOST worthwhile and enjoyable organization that needs our support
  21. Joseph MishJoseph Mish 11/17/2009 at 02:50 PM ET
    Help save the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale- we want to be making music for our 91st Season and beyond.
  22. Jeff AmundsonJeff Amundson 11/17/2009 at 01:20 PM ET
    Without music, life would be a mistake - Nietsche
  23. Bassem ElhassanBassem Elhassan 11/17/2009 at 12:54 PM ET
    It is one of the best and I enjoy so much attending any of their great events.
  24. cara dietterichcara dietterich 11/17/2009 at 11:36 AM ET
    The Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale is simply a beautiful experience - each an every concert. The quality of performance is superb. The choice of pieces always exciting. Try this rare treat!

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