Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra

The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra's purpose * to strengthen and enhance the musical environment and add musical diversity to the area we serve * to promote music education through the public performance of symphonic orchestra music * to provide for the musical growth and expression of our members and provide the means for musicians of advanced proficiency to interact and to perform * to foster an appreciation for symphonic orchestra music among diverse educational, social, and economic groups

The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer community orchestra made up of accomplished amateur and semi-professional musicians from the greater Columbia area. Our members, who range in age from 17 to 93, come from many varied professions including professors, teachers, doctors, nurses, engineers, retirees, and students. By providing free admission to all of our concerts, the LMSO makes live professional-level symphonic music available to all people regardless of socio-economic background.

The LMSO performs four regular season Sunday afternoon concerts per year at the Harbison Theatre in Irmo as well as other venues. The LMSO also encourages the growth of young musical talent by hosting a Young Artist Competition each year for area high school students.

Testimonials

We provide the opportunity for members of the community to attend our performances without the requirement to purchase tickets. This includes schools and assisted living facilities to offer unlimited access to orchestral music without bias based on socio-economic level. We have survived totally by donations from the public since 2004.