Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

founded in 1947, the baton rouge symphony is the oldest arts organization in the region and the oldest professional orchestra in the state. its programs also include a symphony league, a symphony chorus, and the louisiana youth orchestra. the mission of the baton rouge symphony is to develop and maintain a symphony orchestra that is nationally recognized with a regional focus that provides cultural enrichment, educational opportunities, and entertainment primarily through live symphonic music experiences baton rouge symphony programs are made possible in part by: arts council of greater baton rouge; community funds for the arts campaign; city of baton rouge and the parish of east baton rouge; louisiana state arts council, division of the arts.