The Venice Symphony was incorporated in November 1974 when 56 area volunteer musicians joined together under the leadership of Hartley Haines, the director of music in the public schools. Originally, the orchestra played three concerts in the Venice High School auditorium with banks and subscribers covering the costs. As operating costs increased and the musicians were compensated, and The Symphony began to charge for tickets.
In 2016, Christine Kasten was named Executive Director. Also in 2016, Bank of America began sponsoring a Pre-Concert Talk Series, a free and informal discussion with the Maestro and guest soloists, moderated by Alan Gardner and open to the public.