Music For Young Audiences
NSO Music for Young Audiences introduce children and families to music through a variety of small ensembles performances by NSO musicians.
Education and Community
The National Symphony Orchestra believes that music is for everyone, regardless of age, background or zip code. Through this mission, the NSO presents education and community-based programs and initiatives in partnership with local and national organizations, artists, educators, and community members to support our goals of providing inclusive opportunities for everyone to learn about, and learn through the arts, extending access to live music experiences, and using music to better the lives of residents of Washington, D.C. and across the nation.
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The power of music is vast, it transcends differences and unites the human experience. I strongly believe that music should be a part of any human life. Music is for everyone.
Education and Community Engagement Programs
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NSO Family Concerts
NSO Family Concerts provide access to orchestral music for kids of all ages!
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Instrument Petting Zoos
Hands-on fun with instruments! Children (and their parents) have the chance to get up close and personal with the orchestral instruments they will see professionally played on stage.
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Performances for School Groups
Performances for school groups provide opportunities to learn, to explore, and to embrace the arts.
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Music for Young Audiences
NSO Music for Young Audiences introduce children and families to music through a variety of small ensembles performances by NSO musicians.
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NSO Open Rehearsals
NSO Open Rehearsals give students the opportunity to see how a professional orchestra prepares for concerts.
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Young People's Concert
These NSO performances introduce classical music to children in an atmosphere of fun.
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NSO In-School Ensembles
Interested in bringing Kennedy Center musicians into your school for solo and chamber performances, group coaching, and masterclasses?
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National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
NSO Summer Music Institute is a 4-week summer music program at the Kennedy Center for serious student instrumentalists, ages 15–20, from across the United States and abroad.
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National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship
The NSO Youth Fellowship Program is an orchestral training program for serious music students interested in pursuing orchestral music as a career.
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National Symphony Orchestra Young Associates
The NSO Young Associates’ Program affords high school musicians from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area the opportunity to learn more about the National Symphony Orchestra, life as a professional musician, and the business of arts management.
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NSO Sound Health
Serving people, reducing stress, and creating space for reflection and healing.
NSO In Your Neighborhood
Coffee shops, libraries, schools, businesses, churches, community centers, parks, lobbies...where will the NSO perform in your neighborhood?
Notes of Honor
The NSO’s Notes of Honor initiative aims to recognize and express our gratitude to active duty and prior service members, veterans, and retired service members through free programming at the Kennedy Center.
