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      Houston Symphony Reviews

      4.0

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (19 total reviews)
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      John Mangum

      100% approve of CEO

      88% positive business outlook

      Houston Symphony has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Houston Symphony employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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      19 reviews
      2.0
      1 May 2018

      People quit their bosses

      Marketing department
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Get to support an arts organization -Free concert tickets -Extra days off in the summer -Quiet office setting -Pay was a little low but not bad for a nonprofit -The work could be fun and engaging at times

      Cons

      -Toxic atmosphere in Marketing department -90% staff turnover rate in department in less than 2 years -Promotions and management structure based on personal friendships instead of qualifications -Hidden agendas -No communication of strategy or vision -No career development or room for growth -No open door policy or any way of expressing concerns without fear of retaliation -Let ‘em leave attitude to staff turnover

      4.0
      12 Aug 2025

      Ok

      Musician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      One of major US orchestras

      Cons

      Not much at the time being

      4.0
      16 Jan 2025

      Great Staff, Lack of Work-Life Balance

      Development associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The staff and musicians make the Symphony great. It’s a cool place to work with decent benefits.

      Cons

      There are expectations to attend events and concerts outside of regular office hours. Although comp time is said to be available, there is no follow through so you’ll be working well beyond 40 hours.

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