For more than 80 years, the Houston Symphony League has been a source of significant support for the Houston Symphony and for the cultural and educational enrichment of our city. Founded in 1937 as the Women’s Committee of the Houston Symphony Society  with Miss Ima Hogg as the first President, the organization was formed with the purpose performing three functions for the Houston Symphony:  raising funds for the orchestra’s support by means of special annual projects; devoting many volunteer hours to the orchestra’s expanding educational activities and providing social and other various activities for members of the League.

The Houston Symphony League has evolved into an organization of more than 350 men and women who provide important support to the Symphony in areas such as educational programs, fundraising, community relations and special events. League members have raised funds to purchase a Steinway piano for the orchestra, encouraged young and emerging musicians through music competitions, contributed to the purchasing and refurbishing of instruments for the Instrument Petting Zoo and volunteered thousands of hours as docents for family concert activities and ushers at student concerts.