The mission of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra is to enrich the quality of life for all generations by presenting outstanding orchestral music, promoting community involvement, and encouraging music education.
Ashland holds the distinction of being the smallest community in the United States to host a professional symphony orchestra. It performs with various local choirs and the Ashland Regional Ballet. They preform about 10-15 events a year. The Ashland Symphony Orchestra encourages music education by providing scholarships, educational outreach programs, and performance opportunities for young people interested in music.