Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Performing ArtsWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a leading performing arts organization founded in 1959. It has grown into the state's largest cultural institution and is widely recognized for artistic excellence. The ensemble comprises full-time professional musicians and presents more than 130 concerts each season, while its education initiatives—centered on ACE (Arts in Community Education)—reach thousands of children and families through programs such as youth concerts and pre-concert talks.

As a pioneering force in new music and broader access to the arts, the MSO has conducted long-running national radio broadcasts reaching hundreds of stations and, in 2005, became the first American orchestra to offer live recordings for download through online stores. In 2024, it named Byron Stripling as Principal Pops Conductor, signaling an expansion of its programming. The organization also maintains a presence beyond the concert hall through regional performances and festival appearances.

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