The orchestra was founded by conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff in 2002, and performed fifteen concerts in its inaugural season. The Astoria Symphony's first performance in September 2003 under Huff's baton included Felix Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1, and Haydn's Symphony No.
The orchestra, established by conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff in 2002, conducted fifteen performances during its inaugural season. The Astoria Symphony's first show on September 2003 under Huff's direction featured Felix Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1, and Haydn's Symphony No.