Summary
Organization name
Plano Symphony Orchestra
other names
PSO
Tax id (EIN)
75-1929103
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
Address
1635 Dorchester DrPlano, TX 75075
Reaching over 20,000 people each year through concerts, educational programs, and community outreach, the Plano Symphony Orchestra is the third-largest, professional orchestra in North Texas. Over the past 44 years, the PSO has brought world-class music to local and international stages with a recent trip to Mexico City. Built by and for the community, the PSO provides programs for audience members of all ages - from three to ninety-three.
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HISTORY AND CONCERT PROGRAMMING
Established in 1983, the PSO is a fully professional symphony serving North Texas. Originally named the Plano Chamber Orchestra, the change to "Symphony" in 1998 reflected a broadening of scope and repertoire. The PSO presents eight subscription concerts, an interactive Family Series, and over 120 solo, ensemble, and educational programs. The PSO embodies outstanding artistic excellence, active community engagement, and sound fiscal responsibility. The PSO strives to bring top guest artists to perform with the Orchestra to support its mission of engaging the community in the enjoyment of great music. Notable past guest artists include Branford Marsalis, Sharon Isbin, Kenneth Broberg, Joshua Bell, Sandi Patty, Haochen Zhang, The Texas Tenors, and The 5 Browns. Most recently, the PSO welcomed 2026 Tony award winner Joshua Henry as their guest artist in July 2026.
The Up Close Chamber Series of concerts includes four curated programs that feature the works of women composers. All concerts are offered in an intimate setting at the Hasley Chapel, St. Andrew Methodist Church, Plano, followed by a short reception allowing guests to meet the artists.
The PSO Family Series is built specifically for families with young children ages 3-12. Designed to be 45 minutes long, each concert also includes crafts and the ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo prior to the start. Offered across the communities of North Texas - Plano, McKinney, Addison, and Frisco - families can experience education and entertainment in a hands-on environment.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Plano Symphony offers comprehensive music education and community engagement programs educating students utilizing TEKS-based curriculum; building ongoing musical participation; increasing lifelong interest in music; enhancing the academic performance of students; contributing to the quality of life for our senior residents; and making a positive impact on our community. It is the PSO vision to ensure that music is available to as many people as possible, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. To achieve this, the PSO offers many of its education and community programs for free or at a nominal charge, including The Instrument Petting Zoo, Healing Notes, the School Concert Education Program, Summer Music Programs, and more.
VOLUNTEERS
The men and women who volunteer their time and talents to the PSO are the lifeblood of so many of our programs. We could not provide as many programs as we do without our volunteers to assist us, from the planning to the execution. We are always ready to welcome another enthusiastic volunteer. If you're interested to learn more, call the office at 972-473-7262, ext. 0.
The PSO's Year in Review: 2025 Annual Report
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Mission
It is the mission of the Plano Symphony Orchestra to inspire, educate, entertain and involve the children, youth and adults of our community in the enjoyment of great music.
The PSO artistic vision is to bring people to great performances that present all kinds of music without traditional labels, often in one concert. This is made possible by innovative planning, artistic quality, and the versatility of the musicians in the orchestra. It has made the concept of an orchestral experience far more acceptable to many.
Needs
Education and Community Outreach programs including:
- School Concert Education Program reaching over 18,000 students from 165+ schools across 10 districts, private schools and home-school programs;
- Summer Music Programs which offer a transformational two-week learning platform culminating in a concert presentation by all students;
- Scholarships providing private music lessons for deserving middle school students; and
- Healing Notes bringing comfort and hope to seniors in memory-care facilities and to incarcerated youth through the power of music.
Core programming and artistic excellence
- bringing international guest artists to the Main Stage;
- offering commissions to local composers;
- Family Series concerts across the North Texas region for ages 3-12; and
- Up Close Chamber Series highlighting the works of Women Composers.
General organizational support including branding, marketing and capacity building.
Equity Statement
The PSO champions diversity, where our differences as human beings are valued, celebrated, and amplified, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves. Just as the magnificent music produced by the Plano Symphony Orchestra is the result of complementary arrangements of diverse instruments, the PSO believes that blending diverse individuals can produce the same harmonious results. The PSO nurtures a culture of inclusion where people experience a sense of belonging and know their presence and contributions are welcomed and appreciated. The PSO stands firm in its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion because, collectively, these three principles bring a depth, purpose, and richness to the organization that would be otherwise unattainable.
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Organization Data
Plano, TX 75075