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 South Carolina: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Hilton Head International Piano Competition THE STORY: On March 14, 2020, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performed the finals concert of the International Piano Competition. The next day, live music shut...
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...
