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The Newark Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has performed as a community
orchestra since its founding in 1966. The orchestra currently
includes about 80 performing musicians of all backgrounds, who share a
love of classical music.
NSO performs at least 8 concerts per season. Four of
these concerts are in the Symphony
Series, which feature a themed program that mixes familiar
repertoire and other exciting orchestral gems. The Chamber
Series consists of four concerts featuring the Newark Symphony
Chamber Orchestra, Newark Symphony Chorus, and various small ensembles. NSO also performs occasional special events at
other venues, such as the 2008 concert performance of Aïda at
Cecil College.
The Newark Symphony Orchestra grew its reputation for excellence under
its first music director, Harley Hastings, who served until 1982.
From 1982-2009, the NSO was directed by professional conductor Roman
Pawlowski, who raised our musical horizons to levels not usually
achieved by a volunteer orchestra. For the 2009-2010
season, we featured four exceptional guest
conductors, one of whom became our new Music Director--Simeone
Tartaglione!
The Newark Symphony supports music education and outreach in northern
Delaware. For more than 30 years we have held annual youth
concerto competitions. The winners in both college- and
high-school-age divisions each perform with the orchestra at a spring
concert.
As a non-profit organization, NSO depends primarily on the generous
financial support of our local residents, Delaware arts foundations
and corporations, and other sponsors. The Newark
Symphony Society provides additional volunteer and
fundraising support.
NSO is governed by a Board
of Directors composed of local citizens, business leaders,
arts advocates, and orchestra musicians. |
