Founded in 1929 by newspaper magnate and conductor, James K. Guthrie, the San Bernardino Symphony is one of the oldest professional orchestras in the state of California.

They also offer a certificated Symphony Teens program providing job skills training to local high school students.

After a two-year long international search, the San Bernardino Symphony appointed Anthony R. Parnther music director in 2019, making him one of the only Black conductors of a professional orchestra in the United States.

The Guthrie Library, owned and operated by the San Bernardino Symphony, is named after Maestro James K.

[4] In 2020, American singer, pianist, and music revivalist Michael Feinstein donated a portion of his personal collection to the Guthrie.