Who We Are

Since 1962, the Waco Symphony Council has supported and assisted the Waco Symphony Orchestra through service and fundraising. The Waco Symphony Council provides financial resources to fund scholarships to Baylor music students who play in the Waco Symphony Orchestra, sponsors Waco Symphony Orchestra concerts each year, and endows the Waco Symphony Conductor’s Chair, which is funded through the Waco Symphony Foundation.

One of the Waco Symphony Council’s main areas of emphasis involves Youth and Education Programs. The Council sponsors the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra and organizes the Children’s Concert and Zoo Tunes – all to expose young people to symphonic music. The Children’s Concert is a Waco tradition, filling Waco Hall with excited fourth and fifth graders from school districts around the area to hear what may be for many their first symphonic concert.  In addition, the Waco Symphony Council sponsors the Symphony Council Belles program for sophomore and junior girls, and the Symphony Council Brass program for junior boys. The Waco Symphony Council Belles & Brass enjoy leadership and service training, as well as seminars in music appreciation and concert and dining etiquette.

The Waco Symphony Council also is a community of lovers of symphonic music.  For each regular concert, the Council hosts preview parties/brunches in Wacoan’s homes which features talks by Maestro Larry Loh that enlighten us with details about the repertoire and composers of upcoming concerts. The preview parties are also a great opportunity to meet other members of the Waco Symphony Council in a social setting.

The Waco Symphony Council welcomes both men and women as members, with many opportunities for friendship and service in the community. Becoming a Waco Symphony Council member is an excellent way to help keep the Waco Symphony strong.  For membership information, please visit the Council’s website and join online at WacoSymphony.com/council

The music doesn’t begin when Maestro Loh lifts his baton. It begins with supporters like you through the Waco Symphony Council.  The mission of the Waco Symphony Council is to enrich lives through the power of music by promoting educational initiatives, nurturing community engagement, and supporting our Symphony’s artistic endeavors through fundraising efforts.  As President, I am honored to serve alongside dedicated volunteers who share their time, talent, and resources to fulfill this mission and serve the Waco community.

Each year, thousands of young people experience the joy of live music through Council efforts, including the annual Children’s Concerts at Waco Hall, the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Symphony Belles and Brass.  The Council is thrilled to bring back the beloved Zoo Tunes event while also launching a new educational initiative, Picture the Music, designed to engage students in grades 6 through 8 through art and music.

Membership in the Waco Symphony Council also brings special opportunities to connect with fellow arts supporters. Our highly anticipated fundraising dinner, Savor the Symphony, returns on February 13, 2027, with an elegant French theme, sure to provide a memorable evening of food, fellowship, and support for the Symphony.  And the Patron Dinner on April 29, 2027, will offer a preview of the 2027-28 symphony season.  These signature events, along with preview parties and social gatherings, celebrate our shared love of music while helping to sustain our mission.

We invite you to join a community where friendship, volunteerism, and a passion for the arts come together in perfect harmony.   By joining the Waco Symphony Council, you help sustain this caliber of artistry while enjoying exclusive social events, educational gatherings, and meaningful volunteer opportunities. Joining is simple: visit www.wacosymphony.com, click on Council, and select Become a Member to register online.

It is our joy and privilege to support the Waco Symphony Orchestra and share the transformative power of music with our community.

By joining the Waco Symphony Council, you help sustain the caliber of artistry while enjoying exclusive social events, educational gatherings, and meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Click here to become a Waco Symphony Council member.