Jefferson Symphony Orchestra

Our Symphony: Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is one of Colorado's largest, longest-standing, and oldest community orchestras.  We are a committed group of musicians and arts leaders now in our 71st Season with a new Music Director and Conductor, Dr. J. Arturo González. JSO performs five symphony concerts, outdoor summer concerts, and several chamber recitals each season to Front Range and Jeffco audiences. 

Our Young Artists Competition: Year after year, we host an instrumental competition for talented, rising young artists. We offer the top finalists solo opportunities and cash prizes; first place performs as a soloist with JSO and receives $5,000. Many competition winners continue their trajectory by taking appointments with other national symphony orchestras, opening music studios, or by sweeping other competitions (Spinkx, Yamaha, Chopin Int'l.) and advancing their solo careers. 

Your gift today supports our musicians and the next generation of artists who are making strides in classical music. 

JSO musicians and music directors are committed and long-standing:

>> Dr. González is just the 4th Music Director in our 71-year history... making music in the Front Range since 1953!
>> Several musicians have performed with JSO for decades — 30, 40, even 50 years!
>> Our volunteer ensemble donates countless (thousands of!) hours every year to present symphonic concerts.

We asked our patrons: What do you like most about attending live symphonic performances?

>> "There is nothing like live music, from the orchestra tuning to the final applause, we are swept into another world for a moment!"

>> "It brings the community together to hear great music.  We are fortunate to have JSO in our community."

>> "Music soothes my soul!!  I love JSO and have been attending for 30+ years, first with my parents and now with my adult daughter."

Life is better with Music! Your gift today ensures that classical symphonic concerts will continue in Jefferson County.  Generous supporters like you help JSO provide quality performances at affordable prices. JSO provides significant ticket discounts to seniors and youth, and we provide free tickets to Jeffco students, Mines students, and other community partners. All are part of our goal to make symphonic experiences and classical music available to all.

Ways to support your Jefferson Symphony:

You can help "Keep the music playing"  with a one-time gift on Colorado Gives Day or by setting up a monthly recurring gift. Your donations, whether a single note or a sustained melody, contribute to the cultural heartbeat of our performing arts organization. Each dollar resonates with the commitment to preserve symphonic music for generations, foster musical education, and ensure that the Jefferson Symphony remains a vibrant and accessible part of our lives.

>> Monthly: A small monthly gift provides us with a reliable income stream and is easier for you to budget than a large one-time donation.  Colorado Gives Foundation is matching the first recurring gift up to $100. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT starting November 1, 2024!  The Foundation will match all new, recurring gifts, up to $100 for each donor. The matching fund will pay out $250,000 to all qualified recurring gifts to non profits participating in Colorado Gives Day.

>> One-time: A single donation contributes to the financial stability and sustainability of the orchestra, helping to ensure that JSO can continue to provide cultural enrichment to the community.