Mission Statement

The mission of the Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra is to prepare, promote, and  perform orchestral music to audiences from the Benzie County area.

The mission is supported by three mutually reinforcing elements:

Artistic Excellence: promote a standard of excellence in orchestral music

Musical Development: provide a musical environment that encourages  lifelong musical participation and enjoyment

Education: ensure growth in musical skills and knowledge of orchestral music

Come relax at the Riverside. Located on the bank of the Betsie River in beautiful Benzie County, Michigan, the Betsie Riverside Resort offers riverside cabins and camping, canoe and kayak rentals, a park-like setting, an indoor pool, and easy access to all that NorthWest Michigan has to offer. For more than 75 years the resort has welcomed guests to the Betsie River for a classic “up north” vacation experience- from it’s beginnings as the RiverSide Resort & Motorcourt, to its long history with Barb and John Hanmer, to it’s current form as the Betsie Riverside Resort. Instead of another nondescript hotel room near the interstate exit, why not visit us? We’re minutes away from everything you want to be near and miles away from everything you need to take a break from.