Founded in 1969 at Asilomar as a means of sharing information and resources for California orchestras, ACSO is the largest state orchestra association in the U.S. Over the past 35 years, ACSO membership has grown to include over 400 individuals and organizations from California and other states. Its 30-member Board of Directors is representative of organizations with different budget sizes, from different geographic areas, and consists of trustees, music directors, musicians, volunteers and staff.
