THE FUTURE SYMPHONY INSTITUTE is a new think tank in the tradition of the great American think tanks. Its mission is to be the world’s leading, independent research and educational institution dedicated to a renaissance for the tradition of live classical music. To this end, the Institute focuses on providing visionary leadership and contributions to strategic thinking, scholarly research, policy formation, and public dialogue. Its purpose is to serve orchestral and community leadership by meeting the challenges they face with bold and timely exposition, careful research, and original analysis – and by creating a preeminent resource in its critical, trustworthy, and expanding body of knowledge and thought.