Moore Symphony Orchestra (MSO), formerly Moore Philharmonic Orchestra, is Moore County’s intergenerational community orchestra, bringing together advancing student musicians and experienced adult musicians through a shared commitment to symphonic music. MSO is a tuition-free, volunteer-led nonprofit organization.Each season, MSO presents two full symphony concerts for the community:December — Annual Holiday ConcertMay — Annual Spring ConcertAdmission to MSO concerts is offered with a donation of the patron’s choice, helping us keep our performances accessible to everyone. In addition to our season concerts, MSO musicians participate in community events and performances throughout the year.Your support makes our mission possible.MSO relies on sponsorships, donations, fundraising, and community support to remain tuition-free for our musicians and continue offering accessible performances to the community. Contributions help fund music and performance materials, concert and rehearsal venues, scholarships, operating expenses, equipment, and other program needs.Moore Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and appropriate charitable contribution documentation will be provided.Sponsorship OpportunitiesSeveral sponsorship levels are available, select the sponsorship level that best fits you, your business, or your organization. Every sponsorship, at every level, plays an important role in supporting MSO and its musicians.Sponsors will receive recognition in our season concert programs and on MSO social media, along with any additional benefits included with their selected sponsorship level.Thank you for supporting Moore Symphony Orchestra and helping us continue bringing musicians and our community Together in Symphony.

Submit the Moore Symphony Orchestra $10 non-refundable audition fee for your 8th grade student here. This helps cover the costs of music, venue, and adjudication so we can offer a fair, focused audition experience.Once the fee has been received, audition music will be sent to you via email.Please note that sight-reading will be required as part of the audition.By completing this form, you support Moore Symphony Orchestra’s mission to provide young musicians with meaningful opportunities to perform, grow, and develop as part of an intergenerational symphony orchestra. Please enter your student’s information carefully so we can match the payment to their audition.

Support Moore Symphony Orchestra (MSO)The Moore Symphony Orchestra (formerly Moore Philharmonic) is Moore County’s premier intergenerational community orchestra. We unite advancing student musicians with experienced performers through a shared passion for symphonic music. As a tuition-free, volunteer-led nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep the arts accessible to all.Each season, we present our Annual Holiday Concert in December and our Annual Spring Concert in May. To ensure our music remains open to everyone, we operate on a "donate-what-you-can" basis for all performances. Beyond the concert hall, our musicians actively share their talents at community events throughout the year.Your support makes our mission possible.By donating, you help us cover essential costs—including venue rentals, music scores, and equipment—that allow us to keep admission free for. Whether you are a long-time patron or a first-time attendee, your contribution directly sustains the future of symphonic music in Moore County.Thank you for helping us keep Moore County Together in Symphony.This project is supported by the Arts Council of Moore County & the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.