Representing Connecticut: Stamford Symphony A New, Expansive Stamford Symphony THE STORY: Stamford Symphony is looking to expand our services to reach not only the residents in Stamford, but all of Fairfield County. Even when the pandemic hit, the music never stopped...
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...
Representing Missouri: Missouri Symphony Preludes at the Pubs THE STORY: Preludes at the Pubs was a program started in the fall of 2020. We saw a necessary partnership emerge as many of our local restaurants were deeply impacted by COVID-19, as were we. We decided to...
Representing Massachusetts: Lexington Symphony Orchestrating Kids Through Classics THE STORY: The Orchestrating Kids Through Classics (OKTC) Program Each year, every Lexington third grader and thousands of children from greater Boston hear a real live orchestra, learn...