History
In 1977, Peter Jacobs had a desire to bring Christian musicians together to play "live" the music he arranged for the Praise Strings II album. The word was sent out that Christian musicians were needed to help form an orchestra. A group of musicians responded to the invitation.
At approximately the same time, a few instrumentalists formed a group and were interested in playing background music for Christian albums.
The two groups came together and made an appeal for additional musicians to join them. The appeal was heard and a number of musicians appeared for the first rehearsal, including nine trumpet players! After many practice sessions and some shifting from one instrument to another, the group was able to begin presenting concerts, and called themselves the Praise Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Jacobs was our conductor for the first seven years.
That was our beginning. The Lord has been gracious to us, and today our instrumentation includes the instruments needed for a well-balanced orchestra. Our membership is made up of musicians from over twenty different communities and churches in the southern California area. Our ministry consists of worship and praise concerts for worship services, denominational meetings, conventions, and Christian fellowship throughout the state. We have produced 7 recordings, of which 5 are currently available. We praise the Lord for what He has enabled us to accomplish for Him.
At approximately the same time, a few instrumentalists formed a group and were interested in playing background music for Christian albums.
The two groups came together and made an appeal for additional musicians to join them. The appeal was heard and a number of musicians appeared for the first rehearsal, including nine trumpet players! After many practice sessions and some shifting from one instrument to another, the group was able to begin presenting concerts, and called themselves the Praise Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Jacobs was our conductor for the first seven years.
That was our beginning. The Lord has been gracious to us, and today our instrumentation includes the instruments needed for a well-balanced orchestra. Our membership is made up of musicians from over twenty different communities and churches in the southern California area. Our ministry consists of worship and praise concerts for worship services, denominational meetings, conventions, and Christian fellowship throughout the state. We have produced 7 recordings, of which 5 are currently available. We praise the Lord for what He has enabled us to accomplish for Him.