Our History

    The Livonia Symphony Orchestra was founded on June 4, 1973 as the Oakway Symphony to serve the people of Oakland and Wayne Counties.  It was reincorporated under its present name of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra in 1988 to serve the residents of Livonia and surrounding communities.  The Livonia Symphony is a non-profit, 501c3, tax-exempt Michigan corporation.

    The Livonia Symphony has been a musical force in southeast Michigan for 48 years. In 2023, the Symphony will be celebrating it's 50th year. Please watch our website for more details as we prepare for a spectacular celebration of this major milestone.



The Orchestra performs and holds events throughout the year. Our concerts  include:
Talented musicians
An internationally respected conductor
Special Guest artists from around the world
Variety of programming from the classics to Broadway and the best of American popular music.

    The Livonia Symphony Orchestra has been served by only two music directors in its history... the Founder, Francesco DiBlasi and Maestro Volodymyr Shesiuk who began as a violinist with the orchestra. Maestro Shesiuk become Music director and Conductor of the 65 member orchestra and has held the position for over 25 years.  Carl Karoub served as the Assistant Conductor and retired from the Symphony in 2019.

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Our Mission

The Mission of the LSO is three-fold:
* to serve the people of Livonia and surrounding communities
with musical enrichment and enjoyment;
* provide musical educational experiences for youth;
* provide professional growth opportunities for musicians
​to enhance their artistic talents.

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Our Purpose
We believe music is the universal language that changes and enriches lives and
​we are building a community through the love of music.

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​Our Core Values
Commitment to Excellence
Strong Relationships
Shared Passion
Fulfilling Experiences