Spokane Symphony

The Spokane Symphony is a non-profit organization, originally incorporated in 1945 as the Spokane Philharmonic; it became the Spokane Symphony Society in 1962. Music Director James Lowe is the eighth music director in the history of the orchestra. Jeff vom Saal is the Spokane Symphony's executive director. The 68-member Spokane Symphony performs for more than 150,000 listeners each season, presenting critically acclaimed concerts featuring some of the world's top soloists. The Spokane Symphony Chorale, led by Director Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah is comprised of over 80 volunteer singers. The Spokane Symphony is governed by a 21-member volunteer Board of Trustees. The Symphony also relies on generous support from individuals in the community, area corporations, and the Spokane Symphony Associates, the orchestra's volunteer organization with over 300 members, that puts on Christmas Tree Elegance each year, along with other fundraisers. The Spokane Symphony owns and operates Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.