The Garland Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has provided performances of great orchestral music to Garland and its surrounding communities since 1978. Under Maestro Robert Carter Austin’s leadership since 1986, the 93-member orchestra has made the transition from a group of highly dedicated volunteer musicians to a virtuoso ensemble of the finest professional instrumentalists in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Over the years, the GSO has presented more than 180 concerts featuring the music of more than 200 composers, including the premieres of new works by Texas composers.