Vision

Our ‘preferred’ future in three years is to solidify the Idaho Falls Symphony as a leader in the cultural arts community, renowned for its musical performances, innovative programming, expanded audience engagement, and financial resilience. By significantly increasing attendance among younger audiences, strengthening partnerships, and growing educational initiatives, we aim to inspire the next generation of musicians and music enthusiasts ensuring sustainability and relevance for generations to come.

Goals

1. 1.Creative Programming & Audience Development: Create diverse concert programs to grow audiences; expand youth & school partnerships; broaden concert offerings; collaborate with businesses, civic, educational, and cultural organizations; secure grants; and diversify revenue. Measures: Increase attendance 5% annually, engage 3 new schools each season, and achieve 85% positive audience survey ratings.
2. 2.Strengthen organizational sustainability through community partnerships, sponsorships, marketing, audience development, and operational excellence. Measures: increase attendance 5% annually; grow partners 5%, sponsorship/grant revenue 3%, and digital audiences 7%; increase giving 15–20%; hold 2–3 collaborative events; achieve 85–90% retention; & launch one new grant-funded project annually.
3. 3.Cultural Arts Leadership: Position IFS as a regional arts leader through strategic collaborations, new partnerships, musician ambassador programs, & exploration of major cultural initiatives. Advance regional arts engagement, support community outreach and audience growth, assess opportunities for an Arts & Entertainment District, and prepare for the successful transition to a new Music Director.