Mission, Vision, & EDI Statement
Mission
We inspire, entertain, and connect people with the transformative power of orchestral music.
Vision
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is a vital and unifying force for all.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diversity is a source of strength in the arts. We believe that orchestral music is best able to
inspire, entertain, and connect when it draws on the talents and support of a diverse group
of people.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra acknowledges that orchestral music has not always
included the richness of a diversity of voices. These voices include people of different
races/ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. We are committed
to collaborating with partners, electing board members, and hiring conductors,
composers, musicians, and staff that represent the diversity of human experience.