The Jackson Symphony

Name

The Jackson Symphony

Legal name

The Jackson Symphony

Website

https://thejacksonsymphony.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Orchestral Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE), Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK), Music (Instruments, Voice, Music Theory) (EDAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Professional symphony orchestra
• Orchestral concert series
• Music education programs
• Community performing arts
• Music healing therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single tickets and season subscription packages for concert performances
2. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and special events (Ballads & Boots, Crystal Ball) supporting annual operating funds and mission
3. Grant Funding: Federal and private foundation grants supporting specific initiatives such as the NEA $60,000 grant for Celebrate America 250 and Matlock Companies $250,000 pledge for music education and healing programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Jackson Symphony presents live orchestral music through a seven-concert annual subscription series (symphonic, Pops, and film concerts) and the free Starlight Symphony community concert. It delivers music education through The Jackson Symphony Music Academy (JSMA) — including youth orchestras, string ensembles, and seven Regional Music Centers across rural West Tennessee serving 350+ students — and operates the Music and Healing therapeutic program for patients, caregivers, and medical personnel in healthcare settings.

Product overview

The Jackson Symphony is a professional symphony orchestra offering live orchestral music performances and educational programs. The organization operates a core subscription concert series (7 concerts annually including symphonic, Pops, and film performances) supplemented by the free annual Starlight Symphony community concert. Its product portfolio includes music education through The Jackson Symphony Music Academy (JSMA) with seven Regional Music Centers across West Tennessee, the Music and Healing program providing therapeutic music in healthcare settings, and mobile performances through Symphony on the Move. The Symphony also hosts special events including Ballads & Boots and Crystal Ball fundraising galas. The organization employs 65-70 professional musicians and serves over 35,000 audience members annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Jackson Symphony Music Academy (JSMA): Music education program incorporating youth orchestras, string ensembles, and Regional Music Centers across West Tennessee
• Music and Healing
• Starlight Symphony
• Camerata Youth Orchestra
• Sinfonia Strings
• Camerata Strings
• Regional Music Centers

Products and services

• Concert Subscription Series A seven-concert subscription series per season featuring three symphonic presentations, three Pops performances, and one film concert (such as Disney's Hocus Pocus In Concert Live To Film). Tickets and season packages are sold through the Symphony's Salesforce-based ticketing portal for individual consumers and families in Jackson and West Tennessee.
• Starlight Symphony An annual free community concert drawing more than 5,000 attendees, held at First Presbyterian Church, now in its 44th year and named the city's 'Best Annual Event' for 2024. Open to the general public with no ticket required, serving community engagement and audience development.
• The Jackson Symphony Music Academy (JSMA) A comprehensive music education program offering multiple group programs for young musicians from beginners through advanced levels, with 350+ students enrolled and 200+ performing in the first full concert. Headquartered in Jackson with programming extending to seven Regional Music Centers across rural West Tennessee.
• Regional Music Centers Seven satellite music instruction locations across rural West Tennessee providing professional instrumental and vocal instruction at no cost to students, expanding free access to high-quality music education in underserved rural communities.
• Music and Healing Program An integrative medicine program providing therapeutic music experiences to patients, caregivers, and medical personnel delivered on-site in healthcare facilities across the region.
• Symphony on the Move A mobile orchestral program that brings live music performances to various community locations, extending the Symphony's reach beyond its primary concert venues.
• Live Film Concerts Film concerts featuring orchestral accompaniment to films shown live to picture, including Disney's Hocus Pocus In Concert Live To Film; one such concert is part of the seven-concert subscription series each season.
• Symphony Special Events Ticketed fundraising and community events hosted by The Jackson Symphony and The Jackson Symphony League, including the Ballads & Boots and Crystal Ball galas, supporting the Symphony's annual operating funds.
• Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities Corporate sponsorship programs including the Business Circle Partners and various giving levels, providing regional businesses visibility and cross-promotion while supporting the Symphony's mission.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• League of American OrchestrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational orchestral association that granted Level 5 status (moved from Level 8) recognizing the Symphony's growth and excellence over six years.
• Business Circle Partners (Corporate Sponsors)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors including West TN Physicians Alliance, Stuart Strategic Solutions, Masterfit Medical Supply, Leaders Credit Union, H&M Company, JEA, Jackson Clinic, Gerdau, City Lumber Co, City of Jackson, Commercial Bank CBTC, Cadence, First Horizon, and Regions providing financial and marketing support.
• Jackson Symphony LeaguecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 150 volunteer members supporting the orchestra through fundraising, special events, and educational activities while increasing visibility throughout the community.
• Carl Perkins Civic CentersupportingOthersPrimary venue location for all 2025-26 Season Subscription concerts at 400 South Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nashville Symphony: Tennessee's largest professional symphony orchestra operating the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Significantly larger budget and programming scope, but the most relevant state-level benchmark for artistic quality, audience development, and education programming.

Direct peers

• Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Tennessee-based regional symphony with comparable size and programming mix. Operates a similar model of subscription concerts, youth education, and community engagement across a regional Tennessee market.
• Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Tennessee-based regional symphony orchestra with comparable budget scale, similar subscription series structure, and youth orchestra programming. Comparable mix of symphonic, Pops, and educational programming.
• Memphis Symphony Orchestra: Tennessee-based regional professional symphony orchestra of broadly comparable scale and budget. Operates a similar mix of subscription concerts, youth education programs, and community engagement in the broader Tennessee market — the most direct in-state comparator.
• Huntsville Symphony Orchestra: Regional professional symphony in a comparably-sized metro area with similar mix of subscription concerts, youth education, and community programming. Closely matched scale and operating model.
• Louisville Orchestra: Regional professional symphony of comparable budget scale with diversified programming across classical, education, and community engagement. Comparable artistic and operational structure.
• Fort Smith Symphony: Small-metro regional symphony in a comparable rural/small-metro market structure with similar programming model. Operates with professional musicians in a community-driven, education-anchored model.

Regional players

• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Statewide professional symphony based in Little Rock serving a comparable rural/small-metro market structure. Closely analogous operating model with education, healthcare, and community programming diversification.
• Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Neighboring-state professional symphony serving a rural/small-metro demographic that closely mirrors West Tennessee. Operates a similar mix of subscription concerts, education, and community-based programming.

Others

• League of American Orchestras: National association that classifies, supports, and benchmarks professional orchestras including The Jackson Symphony. Member orchestras across the U.S. provide the primary peer performance benchmark used by the League's orchestra ranking system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/tjsymphony
• Facebookfacebook.com/tjsymphony
• Instagraminstagram.com/tjsymphony
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-jackson-symphony

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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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