Mission
THE ORCHESTRA IS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCES OF GREAT MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF RESIDENTS AND GUESTS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE COOPERSTOWN REGION, INCLUDING SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES OF OTSEGO, DELAWARE, AND CHENANAGO COUNTIES (ALL THREE COUNTIES ARE ECONOMICALLY STRESSED). THE ORCHESTRA WILL ALSO SERVE TO EMPLOY ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANS OF THE GREATER CATSKILL MOUNTAIN REGION WITH CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM WITH THEIR PEERS AND TO EXPOSE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS (INCLUDING, E.G.COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TICKETS FOR CHILDREN).