Since the early 1950s, The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Association (JSA) has worked to fulfill the goals of its founders “to further an awareness of music and to create strong community support of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra through fundraising projects.”

One of the most anticipated of these projects has been the Symphony Showhouse, a highly successful event that has become the centerpiece of The Guild’s benefit fundraisers. Orchestrating a variety of other innovative fundraising events throughout the year that include Picnic at the Pops, Music for Your Eyes and First Coast Nutcracker, The Guild is proud to be singled out by the JSA as its largest volunteer contributor.

Music education and community programs are very high on the list of The Guild’s service to the First Coast community. In addition to programs such as Scholarships for the JSYO and Docent Training Programs, our Instrument Zoo classroom visits, Musical Safari teaching booklets and Harmony Grant awards are designed to supplement music education in our public schools and provide an exposure to – and appreciation of – orchestral music.

Volunteers for any of these programs are always in high demand. We invite you to learn much more by joining us in membership, friendship, and support of the JSA and our symphony orchestra. To that end, call or email the Guild office at (904) 358-1479 to share your time and to learn more about The Guild and its programs of fundraising, music education and community outreach.