“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the soil in which the spirit lives, thinks, and invents.” Ludwig van Beethoven
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of Stephen Osmond and provides performance, listening, and learning opportunities in a variety of venues.
The orchestra has a rich and vibrant history serving the Jackson area for over 60 years. As their website states, “Our mission is to add value, joy and enrichment to the lives of all Jackson area residents through music. The Jackson Symphony strives to impact the lives of everyone in the community either directly through performances and education programs or indirectly by offering positive programs and arts support in collaboration with community agencies, educators and other arts organizations.”
This season they will be presenting works by Mahler, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Prokofiev, and Julian Pollack. You can find out more information on their concerts, community music school program, buy tickets, and much more at http://www.jacksonsymphony.org .
Aria On-Site’s head technician, Phil, earned his master’s degree in cello performance and plays regularly with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent.” Victor Hugo
