The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra announces A Season of Excellence — an ambitious year of extraordinary music and a commitment to keep live orchestral music strong, accessible and thriving in Mississippi – building on past generations and welcoming new audiences to celebrate the remarkable talent that inspires and contributes to the health, economy and rich cultural future of our state.
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Premier Orchestral Institute Music Series, June 9-13, offers a week of performances featuring international faculty, talented young musicians, guest artists, chamber music, tango, and orchestral concerts in Jackson.
Congratulations to Ecuadorian composer Josué Plúa Trujillo for winning the 4th POI International Composition Competition! His work “Theme and Variations on a Danzante” will be premiered on June 12, at 7:00 pm at Millsaps College.
The Premier Orchestral Institute returned to Millsaps College for a magical week of music, mentorship and unforgettable performances! With participants hailing from 17 countries, POI partnered with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to bring together a global community of musicians right here in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Premier Orchestral Institute each June is so much more than a music camp summer intensive to hone students’ skills. The esteemed strings workshop showcases world-class guest artists and faculty, pulling in a tourism element with its Music Festival of nightly concerts open to the public.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Premier Orchestral Institute (POI) and Music Festival June 9-14 turns the capital city into a classical music hub – more than 100 participants, including internationally acclaimed music faculty and guest artists plus talented students from around the world – with a string of concerts that are open to the public.
