Welcome to a milestone: the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 105th season! 

This year, you’re not just opening your program; you're opening the door to history as America marks its 250th birthday. This season, the VSO shines a spotlight on more than 25 American composers and guest artists. And you’ll be here to witness the artistry and energy that Music Director Eric Jacobsen, our own Macon and Joan Brock Chair, brings to his remarkable fifth season. 

Thanks to you, the VSO’s music echoes far beyond the concert hall. Each year, across Hampton Roads, your support unlocks world-class performances for tens of thousands of people—young and old. Kids’ eyes light up at our Young People’s Concerts; they sing, dance, and learn about the magic of an orchestra, often for the very first time. Imagine: over 45,000 students every year get their first taste of inspiration, possibility, and joy—all because you are part of this movement. 

You make this happen. Every note, every lesson, every life touched by music—that’s your legacy. Thank you for believing in this powerful mission: to ignite joy and bring the wonders of orchestral music to every corner of Hampton Roads. 

Here’s to you, and to a season worth celebrating.

Warmly,

Gordon Robertson


Chairman, Board of Directors