president’s message Jim Valeo Welcome to the 2020-2021 season of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, our 66th season. This will be a season unlike any in our history and, we hope, unlike any in our future. While so much is different this year, our mission is unchanged: “to assure cultural enrichment essential to the quality of life in the Missoula area by providing live symphonic music of the highest quality.” The delivery may be new, but the music is timeless. As this Coronavirus pandemic continues, I am evermore convinced that we must support now those things we want to survive until this test of our stamina as a civilization is over. I hope you will join me in that effort.
J i m Va l e o President, Missoula Symphony Association
Executive Director’s Message Jo May Salonen Hello and welcome to our 2020-2021 concert season! For several months, we all wondered if there would be a concert season but we are thrilled that our musicians, staff, patrons and volunteers stuck together in order to make it happen. While we will miss performing before live audiences until it’s safe to do so, we are delighted to bring highquality symphonic music to you through streaming and promise to offer a terrific at-home concert viewing experience. We greatly appreciate your patience as we work out the details of the season in the coming months – stay tuned for more announcements, just as soon as we have things finalized. You have inspired and humbled the Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale with your steadfast support during the COVID craziness – THANK YOU! Enjoy the concert!
Jo May Salonen Executive Director, Missoula Symphony Association Symphony at the Ranch
