Gulf Coast Symphony

HISTORY OF THE SYMPHONY

Founded in 1996 by its current music director and conductor, Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the Gulf Coast Symphony is the premier year-round orchestra of Southwest Florida and one of the most dynamic community orchestras in the United States. We have recognized for our high-quality symphonic performances as well as our active community engagement and commitment to arts education. Gulf Coast Symphony performs throughout the year at the Barbara B, Mann Performing Arts Hall and the Music & Arts Community Center, home of the Gulf Coast Symphony.

THE MISSION

The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse, innovative, and balanced program of performances, events, and community and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. The primary goals of the Gulf Coast Symphony are:

• To help build general arts awareness in Lee County
• To develop new audiences for the arts in our community
• To assist in the development of potential future performers