SUPPORTING THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY SINCE 1937
The Houston Symphony League (HSL) is an organization of committed volunteers who have supported the Grammy-award winning Houston Symphony since 1937 in service to the Houston Symphony’s audience development, artistic excellence, education, community outreach, and fundraising efforts.
Volunteer activities include Student Concerts, Family Concerts, and Musician and Staff Appreciation events. The Houston Symphony program for Student Concerts includes more than double the number of students served by any other America orchestra through similar concert series and serves more than 50,000 students each year. HSL volunteers also assist with and help coordinate Houston-renowned events such as the Houston Symphony Ball, Vintage Virtuoso, and Houston Symphony Wine Dinner.
Mission
The Houston Symphony League’s mission is to collaboratively support the Houston Symphony’s audience development, education, and fundraising activities with engaged volunteers.
Vision
Our vision is to partner actively with the Houston Symphony, to foster promising new musicians, and to support artistic excellence, community outreach, education, and fundraising.
MEMBERSHIP
Through our many exciting volunteer, educational, and social opportunities, lasting friendships are made. Some values of being a Houston Symphony League member include the programs below.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising activities to support the Symphony, such as our Icon Event, Neiman Marcus Luncheon and Fashion Show, Musician Sponsorship, the annual Symphony Ball, Opening Night Gala, and Wine Dinner & Collector’s Auction
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteering for events, such as family concerts, student concerts, musician appreciation lunches, craft activities for our junior patrons, and the ever-popular instrument petting zoo where children are shown how to play musical instruments
EDUCATION
Educational programs in a luncheon, lecture or informal setting, such as the B# Masterclass Luncheons and Book Club
MEMBER EVENTS
Numerous social events, including Fall Membership Luncheon and Volunteer Fair, President’s Luncheon, Spring Membership Tea, and the annual Holiday Party
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Social Connections are special groups formed for camaraderie, such as an annual destination trip, Wine Society, Gourmet Group, Golf, League Night Out, Games Day, and Arts and Culture
PARTNERS
We are very fortunate to have the support of these great businesses in our community. Please consider patronizing our partners whenever possible.
We are also very fortunate to have the support of long-time supporters Betty and Jess Tutor. We cannot thank them enough for their extreme generosity and leadership over the years.
