Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Since 1912, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) has been a cultural touchstone of the city, connecting members and lovers of the artistic community through meaningful collaborations and performances. Under the leadership of Music Director Robert Spano, the FWSO continues to make its mark as an innovative and prominent American orchestra.

Each season features a diverse array of offerings including Symphonic, Pops, Chamber and Family series, as well as special one-night (or sometimes two!) performances designed to appeal to audience members of all ages and backgrounds. An evolving and exciting product at the FWSO is the "Theater of a Concert" concept. The goal of these productions is to encourage audiences to think differently about what a symphony concert is and what it can be. The "Theater of a Concert" productions entangle traditional classical works with added visual elements such as dance, theatre, projections and lighting design, costumes and makeup, and more. The FWSO has seen a 25% increase in new patrons year over year since the inception of the concept and "Theater of a Concert" weekends typically see twice as many single ticket sales as a standard symphonic concert.

In addition to these exhilarating performances, the FWSO is committed to enriching the community through extensive outreach initiatives and robust music education programs. While the FWSO reaches students across all of North Texas, the organization partners closely with Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD), a historically underserved school district where 85% of students are considered economically disadvantaged. The Adventures in Music (AIM) program impacts over 10,000 students annually.

Other outreach efforts include volunteer opportunities for high school students, partnerships with select local organizations to offer free tickets to people in underserved populations including those with disabilities and veterans, FREE community concerts including a bilingual concert at the historic Rose Marine Theater and a lawn concert at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and a partnership with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to offer a music component to their Summer STEM camps.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or newer to the symphony, we hope you will find something that your are passionate about here. There is a lot of happening inside and outside the concert hall—and that is only possible with your help!