The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit performing arts initiative in Texarkana, Arkansas, conducted by Marc-André Bougie.[1] Its president is Remica Grey.

The orchestra was originally created as a non-profit organization consisting of 34 musicians and gave its first performance in April 2006, but has since expanded to 60 professionals covering a wide range of ages.[2] Most performances are given in the Perot Theatre.[3]

The orchestra has also expanded creating the Texarkana Youth Symphony Orchestra who gave their debut concert in December 2007. The Youth Orchestra is open to middle and high school students between the ages of 10 and 19.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Texarkana Symphony Orchestra • Texarkana, USA". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
  2. ↑ "Home". texarkanasymphony.org.
  3. ↑ "Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Calendar of Events". Archived from the original on 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Texarkana Symphony Orchestra • Texarkana, USA". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
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