A Rich Musical Heritage. Hear and Now.

Constructed in 1927 as a replica of the State Fair Music Hall in Dallas, Memorial Auditorium is a beautiful historical venue seating up to 2,700 people. The auditorium is situated atop a bluff overlooking the Wichita River, the same location where the last area Native American battle took place only ten years before the auditorium’s construction. Memorial Auditorium has hosted entertainment giants Will Rogers, Elvis Presley, Gene Autry and Bob Hope. Today, the auditorium is home to the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and plays host to comedians like Ron White and Jerry Seinfeld, touring Broadway productions, and musical greats such as B.B. King and Willie Nelson.

The 2025–26 Impact Report covers the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra’s work from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. It was our second season performing away from Memorial Auditorium. Inside, you’ll find concert recaps, education and outreach highlights, audience numbers, and a full financial overview.

Some quick highlights: paid concert attendance grew 34%, and the Annual Fund passed its $200,000 goal with help from 49 first-time donors. None of that happens without the patrons, donors, sponsors, musicians, educators, and volunteers who keep showing up for this orchestra. Thank you!

Have questions about the report? Call our office at 940-723-6202 or email Alicia Deges, Executive Director at wfsoed@wfso.org, and we’ll be glad to help.