Membership in the Orchestra is determined by audition and is open to all musicians and/or advanced students of Bay County and the surrounding areas.

The PCSO has also been established as a ‘mentoring’ orchestra. We allow qualified advanced student musicians of all ages to audition. If selected, they are mentored by current musicians who help teach and guide them while they have the opportunity to play with the orchestra.

The Panama City Symphony Orchestra is committed to ensuring that the musicians and audience have opportunities to participate and enjoy in the performance of live orchestral music regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, or race. Rehearsal and performance facilities are ADA compliant.