Mission/Vision - Filipino American Symphony Orchestra

OUR MISSION

FASO is an artistic group committed to the enrichment of Filipino culture through orchestral music by developing and promoting artists through programs and activities designed to educate and enrich the community.

OUR VISION

FASO’s vision is to be the premiere orchestra that will sustain artistic excellence in the community; and, to be the avenue of cultural growth especially the youth, and help in developing love and pride not only in music but in one’s identity.

OUR GOALS

The goal for FASO is to cultivate the artistry of Filipino musicians and showcase the innate Filipino artistic talent. We want to help open artistic and cultural borders for these artists, so that through them we can educate and enrich the diverse communities in America and the world with our unique Filipino culture and rich artistic heritage.

To foster growth in establishing and developing Filipino-American orchestra musicians,
To advance and promote Filipino music,
To serve and support the community, and
To provide opportunities to the community to experience a positive atmosphere of Filipino culture.

About FASO

Launched in 2008, the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is the first and only Filipino orchestra outside of the Philippines. FASO’s body of musicians come from a variety of professions and musical backgrounds. It is our goal to cultivate Filipino artistry. And to develop love and pride not only in our music, but also in our Filipino identity.

Winner of the 2017 San Diego Fil-Am Humanitarian Foundation’s Historical Heritage Excellence Award, FASO exists for future generations of Filipino-Americans and the global Filipino community. With our Education & Outreach Program and concert series, we promote the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Philippines. And we give Filipino artists wings to fly. The orchestra actively engages and collaborates with local artists from our home base, Southern California, and with artists around the world.

Robert Shroder, winner of 2016 Filipino American Press Club of California's Cultural Show Producer of the Year Award, has served as musical director and conductor since FASO’s inception. "The orchestra not only provides enriching orchestral Filipino music experience to the community, but it also serves as a vehicle for promoting and supporting so many talented Filipino-American musicians and artists," said Shroder.

FASO is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the California Arts Council. Bank of Hope and John DeFato.