Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc

What Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc does

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional symphony orchestra founded in 1993 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It operates as the resident company of Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, performing in Steinmetz Hall, and also owns and operates The Plaza Live venue (acquired in 2013 for $3.4 million). The organization presents more than 170 live concerts annually across four primary series — Classics, Pops, Focus, and Summer Serenades — reaching 155,000 patrons and serving 75,000 children and families per year through education and community outreach programs including Young People's Concerts, Symphony Storytime, OPO Summer Camp, Side-by-Side, and Music Mentors.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure with four revenue streams: ticket sales and season subscriptions (the only "subscription_recurring" classified stream), individual donations through the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic organization and planned giving, corporate partnerships with sponsors such as AdventHealth, Dr. Phillips Charities, Disney, Massey Services, and Rosen Hotels & Resorts, and government/foundation grants from United Arts of Central Florida, the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the individual ticket level, but season subscription packages offer pre-sale access, discounts on additional tickets, and unlimited exchanges for Full Series holders. The annual operating budget is approximately $6.5 million, with roughly $4 million allocated to artistic operations.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors on which 25% of seats are held by orchestra musicians. Executive Director Karina Bharne (appointed January 2024, previously Executive Director of Symphony Tacoma) and Music Director Eric Jacobsen (appointed 2015, co-founder of The Knights and member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble) lead the institution. The technology footprint is limited to standard third-party tools: Tessitura for ticketing, Authorize.net for payment processing, Google Analytics for web analytics, and Google Ads/Facebook for remarketing — there is no proprietary platform or API offering.

Name

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc

Legal name

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Website

https://orlandophil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is a nonprofit professional symphony orchestra founded in 1993, presenting 170+ live concerts annually in Orlando, Florida across Classics, Pops, Focus, and Summer Serenades series, and serving 155,000 patrons and 75,000 children and families through education and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Orchestra Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Professional symphony orchestra
• Live classical music performances
• Music education programs
• Concert ticket subscriptions
• Community arts outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single tickets, season subscriptions, and group sales for concerts at Steinmetz Hall and The Plaza Live
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations through the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic organization and planned giving programs
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate giving program with sponsors including AdventHealth, Dr. Phillips Charities, Disney, and others for specific concerts and programs
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from United Arts of Central Florida, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, and National Endowment for the Arts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is a professional symphony orchestra that presents more than 170 live concerts annually across the Classics Series, Pops Series, Focus Series, and Summer Serenades at venues including Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center and The Plaza Live. It also delivers educational and community programs such as Young People's Concerts, Symphony Storytime, OPO Summer Camp, Side-by-Side, and Music Mentors, reaching over 75,000 children and families across Central Florida each year.

Product overview

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc operates as a professional symphony orchestra offering a portfolio of live concert products and educational programs. The core products include the Classics Series (10 classical symphonic concerts annually in Steinmetz Hall), Pops Series, Focus Series (chamber programming at The Plaza Live), and Summer Serenades seasonal series. Educational offerings include Young People's Concerts, Symphony Storytime Series, OPO Summer Camp, Side-by-Side Program, and Music Mentors Program. The organization manages two venues: Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center and The Plaza Live (acquired 2013). Tickets are sold through Season Ticket Packages, single tickets, and group sales. The orchestra presents more than 130-170 live concerts annually and serves over 155,000 patrons and 75,000 children and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classics Series Main concert series featuring classical symphonic repertoire performed in Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center, typically 10 concerts per season, for adult concert-goers and music enthusiasts in Central Florida.
• Pops Series Popular music programs featuring Broadway, film scores, and contemporary repertoire performed alongside classical works for general audiences in Central Florida.
• Focus Series Chamber music and experimental programming presented at The Plaza Live venue for audiences seeking intimate and contemporary orchestral experiences.
• Summer Serenades Summer concert series featuring curated programs by Orlando Philharmonic musicians performed at the University Club of Winter Park for adult patrons and community audiences.
• Season Ticket Packages Annual subscription packages offering pre-sale access, waived online single-ticket fees, discounts on additional tickets, and flexible Choose Your Own or Full Series options for patrons.
• Young People's Concerts Educational concerts bringing live symphonic music to elementary students across Central Florida, reaching over 55,000 students annually and recently expanded into Lake County.
• Symphony Storytime Series Interactive music education series combining storytelling with live orchestral music designed for young audiences and families at The Plaza Live.
• OPO Summer Camp Annual summer music camp offering instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion sections for young musicians across Central Florida.
• Side-by-Side Program Collaborative program with Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras placing professional OPO musicians in schools for instruction and joint rehearsals and performances with student musicians.
• Music Mentors Program Free virtual music lessons for Orange County Title I students provided by Orlando Philharmonic musicians.
• Community Concerts Free outdoor community concerts including the Notes in Your Neighborhood program, bringing live music to various neighborhoods throughout Central Florida.
• Rhapsody Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring special performances and pre-sale access for subscribers to support the orchestra's operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 155,000 annual patrons
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Seniors FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Partnership to bring classical music performances to seniors and those living in senior centers throughout Central Florida, allowing seniors to enjoy live music from their homes or through community events.
• National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) via The Sphinx OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Organization of NAAS, an initiative to increase diversity in American Orchestras. The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts.
• Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for OPO X FSYO side-by-side performance, offering young musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform alongside professional musicians.
• Massey ServicesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the OPO X FSYO side-by-side collaboration concert, supporting youth music education and community engagement.
• AdventHealthmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason partner and sponsor for performing arts programming, supporting orchestral performances and community wellness initiatives.
• Dr. Phillips CharitiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor supporting orchestral programs and performances at Dr. Phillips Center.
• Walt Disney World ResortmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner including 50th Anniversary Celebration collaboration and ongoing support for orchestral programming and cultural tourism.
• Visit OrlandominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism marketing partner for Orlando, supporting cultural tourism initiatives.
• Rosen Hotels & ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality partner providing support for orchestral programming and cultural initiatives.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident company performing in Steinmetz Hall, one of the finest acoustic venues in the country, as part of the performing arts center ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Symphony: Professional orchestra in the Carolinas presenting masterworks, pops, and family/education series. Operates Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts; a peer in scale, programming mix, and dependence on corporate/philanthropic funding.
• Jacksonville Symphony: Professional symphony orchestra in Jacksonville, FL, presenting Classics, Pops, and educational concerts in its own concert hall (Jacobson Hall). A direct Florida-market peer with comparable nonprofit structure, ticket-subscription model, and youth education programming.
• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Major regional professional orchestra and one of the largest in the Southeast U.S. Operates its own venue (Atlanta Symphony Hall), presents classical/pops/educational programming, and serves as a comparable model for orchestral scale, sponsorships, and education reach.
• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Larger professional orchestra where new OPO Executive Director Karina Bharne previously held operational roles. Useful as both a comparable and a source of leadership talent/operating know-how flowing into Orlando.
• Florida Orchestra: Professional symphony orchestra serving the Tampa Bay region of Florida, the closest geographic direct peer to OPO. Both organizations operate as 501(c)(3) nonprofits presenting classical, pops, and educational programming, and they compete for similar corporate sponsors and touring artists within the state.
• Louisville Orchestra: Mid-size professional regional orchestra with comparable Classics/Pops programming and an active education/community engagement mission. Relevant for benchmarking subscription, education, and fundraising scale at OPO's size.
• Nashville Symphony: Professional regional orchestra operating its own venue (Schermerhorn Symphony Center) in a competitive entertainment market. Comparable mix of ticketed seasons, education/outreach, donor cultivation, and corporate sponsorship streams.
• Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Regional professional symphony in the Northeast offering masterworks, pops, chamber, and education programs. Comparable in budget size, nonprofit structure, and reliance on ticket revenue + corporate/individual philanthropy.
• Symphony Tacoma: Mid-size Pacific Northwest orchestra previously led by Karina Bharne (ED 2018-2023). Directly comparable in scale, programming mix, and community/education mission; relevant as a leadership-succession and operating-performance benchmark.

Emerging players

• The Knights: New York-based orchestral collective co-founded by OPO Music Director Eric Jacobsen. An artistic/leadership peer rather than geographic competitor; relevant for understanding Jacobsen's artistic vision and cross-promotion opportunities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdM2lIa76NbtBYXjoF9VNXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/OrlandoPhilOrch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orlando-philharmonic-orchestra
• Instagraminstagram.com/orlandophilorch
• Xx.com/OrlandoPhilOrch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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