The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) is an American orchestra located in

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and is a member of the

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. Approximately 90 musicians make up the orchestra, varying from professionals to semiprofessionals. A typical season consists of several touring performances as well as ten concerts with full orchestra, five chamber concerts, and two special event performances. Concerts are held in the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science in downtown Sioux Falls. The SDSO official song is "Alleluias for Orchestra" written by South Dakota composer Stephen Yarbrough. In 2007 the endowment for the SDSO was 2.2 million dollars a growth of 28 times since 1998.

History and reception

The orchestra was founded in 1922 at

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. Conductor and music director

Delta David Gier Delta David Gier (born April 3, 1960) is an American conductor. Gier is Music Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, following 15 seasons with the New York Philharmonic as an assistant conductor. He has directed most major orchestras in ...

has been with the SDSO since the 2004-2005 season, and is also an assistant conductor for the

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. Michael Manley of the American Symphony Orchestra League said of the SDSO, "...from its visionary music director to its passionate musicians, from its active and dedicated donors and board to its devoted and tireless staff—the South Dakota Symphony is one of those unexpected masterpieces you happen upon, whose impact manages to encompass the world. Since the 2004-2005 season Pulitzer prize-winning composers

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and

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have had residencies and given concerts with the orchestra. The SDSO was selected as one of two hosts for a week long residency by Japanese violin virtuoso

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for the 2007-2008 season.

Leadership

As of the 2019 - 2020 season *Scott Lawrence, ''President'' *James Moore, ''Past President'' *Allison Suttle, ''Vice President'' *Jack Marsh, ''Secretary'' *Lisa Gerner, ''Treasurer'' *Jennifer Teisinger, ''Executive Director'' *Delta David Gier, ''Music Director''

References

External links

SDSO official site
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