Lansing Symphony Orchestra (LSO) was founded in 1929 and has grown over the past 95 years into the professional orchestra it is today. As one of the oldest and most recognizable arts organizations in the mid-Michigan area, LSO impacts the lives of thousands of individuals each year through the power of music. The mission of LSO is to “enrich lives through excellence in music and in educational outreach”. The orchestra accomplishes this by presenting numerous public performances each season through its MasterWorks, Pops, Chamber Music, and Neighborhood Concerts. Additionally, LSO’s nationally recognized Composer-In-Residence and Education programs, including the Family Series, Young People’s Concert, and Preview Conversations, reach preschoolers to adults and are helping to educate and shape the next generation of musicians and music enthusiasts.