Welcome to TSOLive.org. The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a professional symphony orchestra dedicated to providing culturally rich experiences of the highest quality to the citizens of North Florida and South Georgia. The orchestra itself is composed of highly skilled musicians from the professional community and the College of Music at Florida State University.

Founded in 1979 by Nicholas Harsanyi, a expert violinist who was educated with the astounding Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra grew not only in size, but also in prestige. Harsanyi’s eight years leading the TSO came to an end with his death in 1987.

Under new leadership in 1993, the Orchestra under went additional significant changes, with the installation of new Music Director David Hoose. After eleven years perfecting the organization, Hoose retired from his position in 2005. He now resides in Boston, MA, working as Music Director for Collage New Music, a group committed to the composition and performance of contemporary classical.

The current TSO Music Director, Miriam Burns, made her debut in October 2006, becoming the fourth Director in the Orchestra’s history. She is a highly esteemed Maestra, also leading the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Redeemer in New York City.

A hard-working group of volunteers governs the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. This Board of Directors offer up their passion for the Tallahassee area, and are committed to providing cultural enhancement to the community. The TSO has taken on a significant role in community enrichment and is currently approaching its 30 year anniversary.

The TSO holds four concerts each year, two of which are dedicated to the presentation of the Orchestra’s young musicians. The Tallahassee Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) is a vital program that provides musical instruction to approximately 175 students, ranging from age six through those in the highest level of high school.

This site also provides information on the Tallahassee Symphony Society (TSS), an organization that was formed in 1992 to provide support to the TSO through fundraising activities. The TSS is an open community of residents who are committed to the long term vitality of the TSO.

The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra is also a member of the American Symphony Orchestra League (ASOL) which provides professional networking and community education programs on the importance of the orchestral tradition.

Lastly, the TSO receives public funding through the Council on Culture and Arts for Tallahassee/Leon County (COCO), the Florida Department of State, and the Florida Arts Council.

This site was created to provide information on the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. It is not affiliated with the Orchestra leadership, but maintains the factual integrity of all its content. It was developed to help provide an additional resource to community members and musicians alike, developing and disseminating information on the important work being performed by the TSO. Stop by often for updates on one of North Florida’s most esteemed and reputable organizations.

 

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