The Community Foundation has established a challenge grant through our endowment, fund. In order to receive an additional $10,000 in our endowment, we must raise $25,000 by January 1st.

Through the generosity and support of our many friends, the endowment fund helps keep the exquisite music of the Orchestra playing for generations to come.

To donate to this fund, please contact the SBSO at (989) 755-6471.

Payments can be mailed directly to the office at 201 N. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607. Please indicate on payments that it is for the SBSO Challenge Grant.

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since. In 1942, it became one of the 50 orchestras who were named charter members of the American Symphony Orchestra League. Incorporation as a separate non-profit occurred in 1953. The 1996-97 season marked the outreach and commitment to Bay County and the renaming of the Orchestra.

The Orchestra is a fully-professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan. In addition to its classical concerts, the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber, pops, educational and historical concerts, as well as opera, ballet and modern dance. Nearly 5,000 community performers, over half of whom are children, have shared the stage with the Orchestra in performances over the years.

The SBSO has established a proud legacy of providing quality musicianship, innovative programming and excellent educational experiences to the people of Mid-Michigan.