Agder Symfoniorkester, founded in 1989, is an amateur symphony orchestra in the Agder counties that provides musicians with opportunities to perform symphonic repertoire. The orchestra collaborates closely with the University of Agder's Faculty of Arts, offering students orchestral and solo training, and works with regional music ensembles, choirs, cultural schools, and secondary music programs. It presents diverse programs ranging from classical symphonies and church music to musical, pop, and folk pieces, and has been performing a New Year’s concert at Søgne Gamle Prestegård since 2010, featuring young soloists. With around 35 regular members, the ensemble welcomes new players, especially string players, and aims to foster enjoyment of music throughout the region.