Representing Michigan: Michigan Philharmonic Hearts and Minds THE STORY: For 76 years the history and mission of the Michigan Philharmonic has been focused on being innovative musically, while educating students of all ages and engaging audience throughout southeast...
Representing Vermont: Vermont Symphony Orchestra Vermont Symphony brings musical diversity to its audiences in Vermont! THE STORY: During the pandemic, the VSO chose to commission five new pieces of music to highlight the breadth of compositional talent – high...
Representing Iowa: Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony 2020: A shift to digital #wcfsymphony THE STORY: When the pandemic hit in 2020, it was clear that without live concerts, wcfsymphony could fade from the community’s consciousness. It was also evident that our...
Representing Washington: Walla Walla Symphony SPARK! Composition Course THE STORY: When the COVID-19 pandemic caused live musical gatherings to come to a grinding halt, the Walla Walla Symphony began creating ways we could continue building connection, community and...
Representing Colorado: Fort Collins Symphony B Sharp Arts Engagement® Program THE STORY: The Fort Collins Symphony’s B Sharp Arts Engagement® program is a fine example of a community effort that requires collaboration, communication, and a commitment to creating...
Representing Florida: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Where in the World is the OPO THE STORY: “Where in the world is the OPO” highlights our 2020 Young People’s Concert, our first-ever virtual edition of that program. Using a spy theme and the title...
