Mission, Vision & Values
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Stockton Symphony is to inspire joy and build community through music.
OUR VISION
The Stockton Symphony electrifies audiences of all ages with sold-out performances of symphonic concerts throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The Stockton Symphony strives to build a passionate curiosity about contemporary music while preserving the symphonic heritage of the past. We envision making the concert-going experience an essential and vital part of community life.
OUR CORE VALUES
Excellence
We are committed to the highest artistic and professional standards and serve as good stewards of our institution.
Service
We strive to engage the full spectrum of our community through meaningful experiences that are relevant to our region. We offer tickets that are affordable.
Passion
We are driven by a deep connection to music that inspires our work.
Education
We are an education resource for students of all ages, working through music to improve educational outcomes for the children and young adults of our community.
Optimism
We have a sense of possibility, approaching challenges from a positive perspective and taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.
Transparency
We are always completely transparent about our finances and our governing processes.
Collaboration
We collaborate and partner with other arts organizations and nonprofits in our community to maximize our reach, effectiveness and relevance.
Community
We are at all times, and in all our communications, a promoter of Stockton and our region. We work to be a source of pride for our citizens.
