"Founded in 1945, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra (CCSO) is a professional contract orchestra that provides classical and pops music experiences to the region's culturally diverse audience. The CCSO produces a series of six subscription concerts each season, which runs October through April, and schedules special non-subscription concerts and other events from time to time, which have featured internationally renowned guest artisits such as Itzhak Perlman, Van Cliburn, Marvin Hamlisch, Joshua Bell and others. Please visit the website listed above for details about the current season."