

education outreach
Keeping art
alive in schools
Reaching over 40 schools and 12,000 kids per year. The Symphony’s efforts towards music education helps keep the arts alive in the school systems, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra offers several key outreach programs.
"Our education and community-wide outreach programs allow us the opportunity to take live music to the people and share it in a very special way within our community. Through these programs, the SCSO remains committed to the vital role we play in civic and community life. There is no question that the value of our community partnerships is priceless."
-RYAN HASKINS, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Each year, the SCSO's ensembles perform between 40 to 50 concerts within schools throughout Siouxland. Musicians of the Symphony are actively involved in the programming and design of these in-school performances. Audiences for in-school performances vary from a classroom of 20 students to school-wide assemblies
SCSO musicians visit surrounding schools to coach, teach, and mentor students who are enrolled in music lessons or ensembles.
A partnership between the SCSO, UnityPoint-St. Luke's, and Mercy - Sioux City that takes SCSO musicians into the hospital where they share music with patients, family members, and staff.

The Arts Administration Internship is a newly formed partnership between local universities and the Sioux City Symphony. The intern is exposed to all aspects of the SCSO's administration including managing personnel, stage managing and operations, music library, fundraising, ticket sales, box office management, and marketing.
For more information, download our Internship Program info here.
Before each classical concert, Music Director Ryan Haskins speaks informally in front of the stage, providing insight and background information on the music that will be performed that night. This "behind-the-scenes" approach answers all questions a listener might have during a concert.
SCSO LIVE FOR EDUCATION
All of our educational content on SCSO.LIVE will be accessible without a subscription! That means you and your students can access virtual lessons anytime without having to log in or subscribe.
Bringing music to students around Siouxland, the country and the world is part of our misssion. And we're thrilled to be able to add these virtual classes to your teaching toolkit for free!

introducing
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About Us
It takes a proverbial village behind the scenes and on stage to keep the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra running smoothly. From the musicians to our Musical Director, and the staff behind the scenes, our guest artists and board of directors. Learn more about the people of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra.

Sioux City, IA 51101
- 712.277.2111
- 712.252.0224
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