Chattanooga Symphony & Opera

The mission of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) is to inspire, engage, and enrich the greater Chattanooga community through music and music education. Founded in 1933, the CSO has been an instrumental part of the greater Chattanooga community. The CSO’s mission is to inspire, engage, and enrich the greater Chattanooga community through music and music education. As the city’s only fully professional performing arts organization, the CSO provides a superb orchestra that enhances the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. In addition to performing a full season of mainstage concerts, the CSO conducts a variety of community, education, and engagement events throughout the year. Through our mainstage concerts, educational programming, and community engagement activities, the impact of the CSO’s endeavors reach over individuals annually. Our focus on music and music education has made us an instrumental part of the greater Chattanooga community. Thanks to the valued support of annual donors, our story can not only be told—it can be heard from school auditoriums to the Tivoli Theatre. For additional information on the CSO and how you can play your part to support music and music education, please contact us at 423-267-8583 visit us online at