FORTE: The ISO's Young Professionals Group

The mission of FORTE is to develop a network of supporters for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra by offering engaging, symphony-focused opportunities for young professionals. 

Our FORTE Community

Membership Benefits

Invitations to exclusive events with ISO musicians and Board of Directors

Networking opportunities and events

50% off the Uncharted Series

50% off Forte Subscription that includes pre-selected Classical and Pops concerts

30% off all Classical, Pops, and Symphony on the Prairie performances

Presale access to AES Yuletide Celebration, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, and all ISO special events

The UNCHARTED Series

FORTE members Receive 50% off tickets with FORTE discount code, Exclusive Dress Circle seating, a Free FORTE drink ticket, and an Invitation to the FORTE AFTER-PARTY with conductor Steve Hackman, guest artists, ISO musicians, and more

Uncharted

Bohemian Rhapsody in Blue

Sep 18

Uncharted

Bartók X Bjork

Feb 19

Uncharted

Tchaikovsky X Drake

Apr 9

FORTE @ THE SYMPHONY

FORTE members receive 30% off tickets with FORTE discount code, 50% off tickets when you build your own subscription of at least three (3) FORTE @ THE SYMPHONY performances, a Free FORTE drink ticket, and an Invitation to intermission reception for complimentary drinks and networking

Classical

Love and Friendship: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Pops

La Vida Loca: Latin Pops Hits of the 1990s and 2000s

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Classical

Jun Märkl Conducts Beethoven's 7th

Jan 17 - Jan 18

Classical

Kevin Lin Plays Mozart

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Pops

Time For Three and the ISO

May 9 - May 10

Classical

Peace on Earth: Beethoven's 9th

Jun 20 - Jun 21

Become a Member Today

FORTE Membership: $50 annually

FORTE, the ISO’s young professionals group, offers you access to guest artists, invitations to exclusive networking events, rewarding volunteer opportunities, and VIP benefits and discounts! Get all these benefits and behind-the-scenes access available only to FORTE Members.

Interested in joining FORTE’s Leadership Team? Contact us here

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Meet The FORTE Leadership Team

Alexandra French

Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Partner

Clark Johnson

AgTechLogic, Chief Strategy Officer

Julian Winborn

Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Senior Manager of Defense and Stakeholder Engagement

Will Nevins

State Performance Automotive, Commerce Director

Patrick Jessee

Enable Inc., President & CEO

Brittney Laine Layton

BF&S Civil Engineers, NEPA Specialist

Andrew Bauman

Bauman Government Relations, Principal

Jim Schrader

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Jae Hong Kim

Eli Lilly, Associate Director of Engineering and Capital Projects

Allison Marchesani Ackerman

Cortland Consulting, Founder

Kylie Kaspar Howenstein

Kiwanis Children's Fund, Development Officer

Chris Harrison

RATIO Design, Architect

Carly Gundaker

Butler University, Associate Director of Butler Community Engagement

Kevin Lin

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Concertmaster

Tim Stephenson

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, FORTE Staff Liaison

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