We are an orchestra comprised of creative, resilient, and enthusiastic people connected by the love of music. We are proud to call San Jose home and embrace the innovative and diverse culture of our community by reflecting this same spirit in our performances and programs.
San Jose’s connection to symphonic music runs deep, tracing back more than 140 years when musicians came together to form the city’s first orchestra in 1877.
Today, our talented orchestral musicians are key to Symphony San Jose’s unique artistic identity. We are one of the few American orchestras that does not employ a resident music director, instead, welcoming a roster of distinguished guest conductors to the podium for each production.
Each year, we perform dozens of performances ranging from Classics concerts at the California Theatre, iconic films performed with live orchestral accompaniment at the Center for the Performing Arts, and numerous education and community programs performed throughout the South Bay area. Learn more
