Boston · Est. 2007
Symphony Nova is Boston's only professional training orchestra — transforming aspiring orchestral musicians into successful arts professionals.
Transform aspiring orchestral musicians into successful arts professionals through performance, mentorship and career development.
Three core values: Competition — focus aspirations and navigate market realities. Collaboration — build diverse networks. Creation — innovate with new uses of talent.
The number of students graduating from music schools is staggering and keeps rising. Nova bridges the gap between graduation and a sustainable career.
The Nova Fellowship
The Nova Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind program: fellows perform as a professional orchestra, receive career mentorship, and teach in the community. Alumni play in orchestras and ensembles across the country.
“The performances impressed and even delighted throughout… I was especially grateful to hear once more what a fine ensemble this is.”
“Conductor Lawrence Isaacson, with gentle waving gestures, pulled carefully crafted phrases from the ensemble.”Read the reviews →
Recent Program
29-piece orchestra · Old South Church, 645 Boylston St, Boston