Founded in 1923, the Fort Smith Symphony is the oldest orchestra in the state of Arkansas. The orchestra is a perservice professional ensemble drawn from musicians throughout the region. The orchestra performs classics, pops and educational concerts in the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. Committed to education, the orchestra presents numerous educational programmes including a composer in residence programme, ensembles and guest artists in the schools and “Earquake!” multi-media concerts for school children.
