New World Symphony Orchestra

The New World Symphony is the United States' only full-time orchestral academy preparing musicians for careers in symphony orchestras and ensembles. It was established in 1987 in Miami Beach, Florida, under the artistic direction of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, in large part with a grant from Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines.
==Performances==
The New World Symphony presents a season of concerts from October to May at the New World Symphony Center, opened in 2011 and designed by architect Frank Gehry and acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota. Dispatch from Miami: New World Symphony Center preview Performances include full-orchestra concerts, a chamber music series under the direction of Scott Nickrenz, a percussion chamber ensemble series under the direction of Michael Linville, a new music series, small ensemble concerts, a family series, and special festivals and recitals.
In addition to Tilson Thomas, and principal guest conductor Alasdair Neale, conductors in recent years have included Paavo Järvi, Neville Marriner, Oliver Knussen, David Robertson and Mark Wigglesworth.
==Awards==
On June 29, 2011, the New World Symphony Orchestra received the first place award for "Adventurous Programming" (group 2 orchestras) from ASCAP for its strong commitment to new American music.League of American Orchestras: "ASCAP 'Adventurous Programming' Awards Presented at League of American Orchestras Conference in Minneapolis", accessed August 16, 2011
==Fellowship program==
The intensive, three-year fellowship program offers a wide range of performance and educational opportunities in both domestic and international venues. The program offers opportunities for fellows to design and present their own concerts, which often feature seldom-heard works for unusual instrumentation. New World Symphony fellows are also encouraged to develop their entrepreneurial and community outreach skills.
There are currently more than 600 New World alumni in 167 orchestras in 17 countries.
==References==
==External links==
* New World Symphony website
* New World Symphony by Frank Gehry Photographs
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