The NSO is a community orchestra that puts on five free, quality performances each year. The Northland Symphony Orchestra, whose members consist of professional, community and student musicians, offers high quality orchestral performances that are accessible and free of charge to the Greater Kansas City area.  The performances are designed to instill an appreciation of the arts and a recognition of the arts' importance within our diverse community.  As a cultural asset to the Northland area, the Northland Symphony Orchestra, in cooperation with other performing arts organizations, supports and augments the area's economic development.