🎶 The Phoenix Symphony

Founded in 1947, The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona's only full-time professional orchestra, based at Phoenix Symphony Hall.

As the state's largest performing arts organization, its mission is to enrich the community through extraordinary musical experiences. It offers diverse seasons of Classics and Pops. Its Learning Institute provides extensive education and community programs, reaching over 125,000 students and adults annually, including a Health & Wellness initiative.

Arizona Musicfest is a premier arts institution in North Scottsdale, offering an annual concert season from November to April.

It features a Festival Orchestra with musicians from top US ensembles and diverse guest artists across classical, jazz, and popular genres. Beyond concerts, the non-profit fosters music education, youth competitions, and lifelong learning programs to bring the joy of music to all.

🎻 Chandler Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

The Chandler Symphony Orchestra (CSO) serves the greater Chandler community by providing a series of classical concerts free of charge to the general public.

Founded in 1993 (re-named the CSO in 2006), it is a non-profit organization comprised of professionally trained musicians who volunteer their time and talent. The CSO is dedicated to developing an appreciation for classical music, often performing at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

🎻 Gilbert Symphony Orchestra (GSO)

The Gilbert Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is a community-driven, all-volunteer orchestra made up of adult musicians and advanced high-school students.

It relies on patron and sponsor generosity to support its mission of performing exceptional live music in the heart of Gilbert. The GSO shares the transformative power of music by offering free concerts to the community, often in partnership with the Town of Gilbert and the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.

🎻 North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO)

The North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO), established in 2012, is a non-profit organization serving the Phoenix North Central Valley.

It aims to foster music appreciation and community engagement by providing musicians of varied ages and skill levels the opportunity to perform exceptional orchestral music. NVSO includes an adult orchestra and three youth orchestras, performing four major concerts annually, often at the North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.

🎶 West Valley Symphony (WVS)

The West Valley Symphony, founded in 1968 as the Sun City Symphony, is a professional orchestra serving the Northwest Valley.

Its mission is to ensure that all residents experience symphonic music. WVS features professional, auditioned musicians, many of whom also perform with major regional ensembles like the Phoenix Symphony. They perform their season concerts at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise, AZ.

🎵 ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) Chorale & Orchestra

Founded in 2003, ProMusica Arizona enriches the greater Phoenix area, particularly the North Valley, through innovative, joint performances of its multigenerational Chorale and Orchestra.

The non-profit group features nearly 100 volunteer singers and instrumentalists, ranging from teens to early-80s, who perform a wide variety of repertoire from classical to popular. PMAZ focuses on bringing live, affordable music to the community and supports talent development in a challenging, supportive environment.

🎻 Tempe Symphony Orchestra (TSO)

The Tempe Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a vibrant ensemble of over 80 dedicated local volunteer musicians. Founded nearly five decades ago, the TSO has become a cornerstone of Tempe's cultural identity.

Based in residence at the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA), the orchestra performs four captivating concerts annually. Led by Conductor Douglas Akey, the TSO showcases a rich and diverse repertoire, spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions.

🎉 East Valley Pops Orchestra (EVPO)

The East Valley Pops Orchestra is a non-profit, 60+ member volunteer orchestra that has been entertaining the East Phoenix metro area for decades.

Composed mostly of hobbyists and retired professional musicians, they perform familiar music like movie themes, show tunes, and semi-classical melodies. Crucially, the EVPO is dedicated to philanthropy, donating thousands of dollars annually to support instrumental music programs in budget-challenged Title I schools.

Phoenix College Community Orchestra

The Phoenix College Community Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble that is part of the college's nearly century-old Music Program. It is open to both enrolled music students and community members alike.

This instrumental group provides an opportunity for local musicians to perform symphonic works and foster community musical excellence in Central Phoenix.

Glendale Community College Orchestra

The Glendale Community College Orchestra provides skilled and aspiring musicians of all ages the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform orchestral music.

It is a vibrant and diverse ensemble of college musicians and community members serving the community with entertaining and educational musical experiences. It is a non-auditioned ensemble that is part of the college's Performing Arts Department in Glendale, Arizona.

The Phoenix String Quartet is a long-standing professional ensemble based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, established in 1999.

They specialize in providing elegant live music, including a wide repertoire from classical to contemporary pop, for events such as weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. They perform as a quartet (two violins, viola, and cello) or in smaller ensembles. The group has performed for various dignitaries and is one of Arizona's most experienced string ensembles.

Arizona Opera, originally the Tucson Opera Company, was founded in 1971 and is one of the few U.S. companies that regularly performs in multiple cities (Phoenix and Tucson).

Its mission is to elevate the transformative power of storytelling through music, offering a blend of traditional, baroque, and contemporary American operas. It is headquartered in Phoenix and presents performances in venues like Symphony Hall and the Temple of Music and Art. The company also runs a major Education and Community Engagement program.

The Phoenix Chorale is a Grammy Award-winning professional chamber choir based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is one of the finest choral ensembles in North America.

Founded in 1958 as the Bach and Madrigal Society, the 24-voice group became fully professional in 1992. Its mission is to nurture and amplify Arizona's choral artistry. Known internationally for its stunning recordings, the Chorale regularly presents a diverse concert season across the Phoenix metro area and has earned multiple Grammy nominations and wins.

The Phoenix Symphony Chorus was founded in 2001 as the professional-level performing partner for Arizona's only full-time orchestra, The Phoenix Symphony.

It is comprised of over 120 skilled volunteer members, chosen through a competitive audition process. The Chorus performs a wide repertoire, including masterworks like Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and major opera choruses, as well as Pops and film music. They have performed both locally at Symphony Hall and internationally, including at Carnegie Hall.

The Canto Vivo Chorale was formed in 2004, beginning as the West Valley Chamber Chorale at Glendale Community College. It adopted its current name, which means "singing life," in 2006 when it moved its home base to Mesa Community College (MCC).

Its members are advanced vocal students, educators, choral directors, and professional singers from around the Valley. The Chorale performs a four-concert season annually, has been featured at various music conferences, and has conducted international tours, including performances in St. Peter's Basilica.

The Encore Chorale of Phoenix is part of the national Encore Creativity for Older Adults program, specifically designed for singers aged 55 and over.

The non-auditioned chorus offers seniors a welcoming environment to learn and perform quality choral music, supporting their mental and physical well-being. The Chorale typically meets for 15-week sessions, culminating in free public performances to share the joy of music with the greater Phoenix community.

The Arizona Cantilena Chorale is an ensemble of skilled and experienced singers, established in 2005, dedicated to bringing choral music to life in live performances.

Its mission is to engage, enrich, and inspire the community through artistic excellence in choral performance. They perform a broad range of musical styles, from well-known composers to under-performed works, and frequently collaborate with other local arts organizations like symphony orchestras on major works. The Chorale has an established following in the Greater Phoenix Area.

The Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYSO) was founded in 1952 by the Phoenix Symphony Guild to train young musicians for the main orchestra. Its mission is to "Expand Horizons Through Music" and develop the next generation of artists and leaders.

PYSO comprises five ensembles, selected by rigorous audition, serving nearly 300 students. They perform throughout the Valley, often collaborating with the Phoenix Symphony. PYSO also hosts the long-running Music Memory education program for elementary students.

The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) is a non-profit organization established around 1998, based in the Litchfield Park/Avondale area. Its mission is to foster musical and personal growth by offering young musicians intensive orchestra training and performance opportunities.

The WVYO runs multiple ensembles for different skill levels and frequently collaborates with the West Valley Symphony, including annual side-by-side concerts. The program is recognized for its nurturing environment and top-notch instruction for students in the Northwest Valley.

The Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) of Arizona, founded in 1982, is a professional-level instrumental music education program primarily based at the Mesa Arts Center.

Its mission is to educate young musicians (through 12th grade) to develop character, discipline, and commitment to excellence in symphonic performance. MYS offers multiple ensembles, including string orchestras, a full symphonic orchestra, and a symphonic wind ensemble, and performs regularly to enrich the East Valley's cultural life.