ABOUT US

Our Mission:
A volunteer orchestra engaging the community by furthering musical excellence for education and enjoyment

Diversity Statement:
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra creates a long standing and ever-evolving team of dedicated musicians and supporters. The CSO takes pride in community involvement, open accessibility to join, and intentional music selection and chooses to honor the ethics of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) in all decisions.

Oldest Symphony Orchestra in Indiana

Founded in 1922 by Chester Kitzinger, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continually operating symphony orchestra in the state of Indiana. 
OUR HISTORY

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"They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, thousands of notes created some incredible pictures represented in its recent opening concert of the season Portraits in Sound.”
10/29/19, The Republic Newspaper
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