About
Symphony Nova transforms aspiring orchestral musicians into successful arts professionals.
Founded in 2007 by conductor Lawrence Isaacson, Symphony Nova is the only professional training orchestra in Boston. We bridge the gap between conservatory graduation and a sustainable life in music — through performance, mentorship, and community engagement.
Focus their aspirations, utilize their assets, and navigate market realities.
Build relationships with diverse groups of people to expand their network.
Innovate and experiment with new ways of using their talents and skills.
The number of students graduating from music schools is staggering and has been increasing steadily for many years. Symphony Nova gives these musicians a place to keep practicing their art, keep learning, and build the careers they trained for.
“Not only does Nova allow us to continue practicing our art through performance, but we also continue learning.”
— Aubrey Holmes, Nova Fellow, viola