The Missouri State Symphony is a full-size symphonic orchestra that plays the complete range of symphonic literature. It is open to all students of the university, including non-music majors. The orchestra rehearses two days per week in the late afternoon. Students may also participate in the Chamber Orchestra as well a variety of string ensembles.

The orchestra and string programs at Missouri State are housed in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The Missouri State Symphony Orchestra plays all of its home concerts in this state-of-the-art facility located on the northwest side of campus.

The Symphony Orchestra generally performs at least six concerts per year including the President’s Concert, which is in collaboration with the Missouri State Choral Ensembles and featured guest artists. They have been honored on numerous occasions with appearances at the Missouri Music Educators Association conventions and a recent national television appearance on MENC’s “World’s Largest Concert.”