[1] Tulsa Symphony began performing with other cultural organizations in early 2006, and presented its first concert in November 2006.
[2] Its members also perform with the LOOK Musical Theatre (formerly Light Opera Oklahoma).
The Tulsa Symphony follows a different structure, a model of orchestral governance that incorporates the musicians into all levels of the organization.
Musicians serve as performing artists, and hold executive roles on the orchestra's staff, serve on the board of directors, and participate in 12 committees that make decisions for the organization.
Musicians, board and staff members are integrated at all levels of decision- and policymaking.