Each year we employ dozens of area musicians, engage the interest of hundreds of area youth, and provide high-quality music to thousands of area patrons. We are a keystone of Marquette’s vibrant cultural life that makes it a mecca for area art-lovers and helps fuel the area’s tourist industry. The MSO stands on three pillars: ticket sales, , private donations, and foundation grants. We are grateful for assistance from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.