The Mason Orchestral Society serves the greater Lansing/Mid-Michigan area by providing opportunities for local musicians to further hone their music skills, and providing quality music performances to the public. The society has historically supported three different orchestras, the Mason Symphony, the Mason Philharmonic and the Mason Chamber Orchestra. We currently operate the Mason Symphony Orchestras and organize chamber performances as the Mason Chamber Symphony Players, while we assess additional opportunities to provide a learning space for developing performers.
The Mason Orchestral Society operates for charitable and educational purposes as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Learn more about the organization's history and our excellent conductors!
For advanced and intermediate players, the Mason Symphony is a full orchestra performing 3-5 concerts throughout the season. Repertoire can be challenging, although we do not wish to discourage interested players from sitting in on a trial rehearsal. Members of the Symphony will occasionally play smaller chamber ensemble pieces.
The Mason Symphony also honors a past member, Pat Clark, by holding a concerto competition annually to recognize young and rising talent in the mid-Michigan area.
Interested in joining us?


If you play an instrument, this is your chance to play with an orchestra.
An annual membership fee of $75 helps to support our organization, including orchestra conductors and concert venue fees. If more than one member of a family participates, the family membership fee is $100.
The Philharmonic is not currently accepting sign-ups as we reorganize.
The Symphony typically rehearses on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm. To express interest in joining our Symphony orchestra, please fill out our Symphony Orchestra Inquiry form. We are starting rehearsals for our 2026-27 season in September, 2026.
Mason Orchestral Society is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. Individuals and groups wishing to support and promote this community project may do so through their financial contributions and/or through their donations of time, talent, instruments, and use of facilities for performances.
For more information, please go to our supporters page.
Our online donation via paypal is fast and easy!
Members can also pay dues online using this method - selecting 'Membership Dues' in the dropdown, and mentioning the name of the player(s).
Donation checks can be made out to "Mason Orchestral Society" and mailed to: Mason Orchestral Society, P.O. Box 473, Mason, MI 48854-0473
Wear your heart on your sleeve by wearing a shirt with our MOS logo!
Check out our bonfire store for shirts for youth and adult, and a percentage will go towards supporting our organization.
Join us through Kroger community Rewards! Just register online at krogercommunityrewards.com with your Kroger Plus card handy, and the Mason Orchestra NPO number of 97583.
What better way to support a community orchestra than by attending their concerts and enjoying some great music?! There is a suggested donation of $15, and we typically have a box at the same table where you pick up programs.