The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, Colorado, began as the Mesa College Symphony in the 1930’s. In 1978, community leaders and musicians decided to found the Grand Junction Musical Arts Association, now the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (GJSO). In August of 1987, Maestro Kirk Gustafson joined the GJSO as the Music Director and remained in that position for nearly 30 years, retiring in June of 2016.
The GJSO is proud to support several complementary groups as part of our organization. Currently, the Grand Junction Symphony Guild is the major complementary group of the organization and operates as a large fundraising, volunteer and support group for the symphony. In addition, Grand Valley Children’s Choir, Talking Rhythms, Western Colorado Chorale and Western Colorado Jazz Orchestra are complementary groups.
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