Mission:
To improve the quality of life for the people of Northwest Connecticut through high quality orchestral performances and experiential music education programs.
Vision:
- All people who attend a performance of the orchestra or participate in one of our educational programs will be positively and emotionally impacted by their experience.
- The community feels engaged in the work of the organization and the organization is viewed as improving the quality of people's lives.
- We will be known for being innovative in the presentation of our performances and artistically brilliant.
- We will help break down the perceived barriers between Waterbury and surrounding communities by acting as a convener to bring communities together.
- We will expand the number of orchestral performances and expand our educational programming.
- We will offer our performances and educational programs in a number of communities in Northwest Connecticut.
- We will be financially sustainable and thriving, with sufficient resources to ensure the orchestra's future.
- We will have a committed group of professional musicians who view the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra as their "orchestra of choice".
- Our professional staff will grow to accommodate the growth of the organization's programs and relationship building efforts.
