Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra impacts lives through the power of unforgettable musical experiences by sustaining a world class orchestra for our city and the global community.

Vision

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an inclusive and culturally relevant community where all people can experience their world through music.

Values 

Excellence: We value a consistently high level of performance, both artistically and organizationally. 

Collaboration: We partner to achieve collective positive impact within our organization and throughout our community. 

Diversity: We identify, understand, and invite a multitude of voices, views, and values into our organizational process and artistic outputs. 

Innovation: We proactively look for novel ways to advance opportunities. 

Resilience: We flourish in new and uncertain environments.