WelcomeWelcome to the official page of PACSO, the Players Association of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, South Carolina. We are the musicians that are members of your Charleston Symphony. The Musicians' MissionAs we face uncertain times and challenges that will affect our orchestra’s future, please know that our goal is to remain a valuable asset to this wonderful community and to “keep the music playing”. Music has the power to inspire, and we hope that we will continue to have the opportunity to do so for many years to come. |
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2009-2010 Season Highlights yet to come!
Haydn, The Creation Featuring the CSO Chorus!
The Gold Rush music score set to Charlie Chaplins acclaimed film!
New Series - Yuriy Bekker and Friends, a musician lead series of intimate concerts across the Charleston metro area.
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Upcoming Featured soloists: Join us this season to "Celebrate |
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CSO Musicians thank our League!
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League is an independent group of over 400 volunteers dedicated to keeping live symphonic music alive and well in Charleston. They continually raise money
for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and young musicians in the low country by organizing various fundraising events and projects.
The League is the biggest single donor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, contributing over $350,000 to the CSO in 2007-2008, and in 2008-09 contributed $307,238 toward musician salaries and other expenses, including $25,000 for an endowment for the Cellist chair.
The League is also responsible for $22,000 paid directly to the CSO through Audience Development efforts and by marketing the orchestra to the Town of Kiawah. Their yearly scholarship program awards approximately $30,000 to local youth to
assist their musical studies and the remaining profits from our events have been donated to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
The musicians of the CSO are forever grateful for the wonderful men and women who are members of our League who continue to support classical music in our community.
Join their efforts to Keep the Music Playing in Charleston and become a League Volunteer today! Visit www.csolinc.org
THE CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT
As the largest full-time performing arts organization in South Carolina, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is a central component in the rich cultural foundation of this region. The CSO attracts an audience of over 100,000 people annually. The CSO has been a partner in weaving the cultural fabric of the City of Charleston since 1936. The mission of the CSO is to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of music among visitors and the peoples of the Tri-County region and to make music a vital part of the area’s cultural life.