The Annapolis Symphony Academy's mission focuses on identifying and nurturing musical talent in children and youth in an environment of excellence that values and promotes diversity.
The Annapolis Symphony Academy is committed to cultural and economic diversity in its student body. About half of all Academy students are of African-American or Latino background, and about half are not. Likewise, about half of all students, regardless of cultural background, who meet the family income criteria receive need-based full-tuition scholarships, while about half pay the full tuition rate.