Welcome to NOW

Reimagining what have been the limited definitions of “classical music,” the New Orchestra of Washington (NOW) welcomes audiences into a transformative musical experience that lessens the distance between our identities and compels listeners to feel openly and completely in the sound.

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Our IDEA

At the New Orchestra of Washington, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, performers, board members, and volunteers are valued and respected, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or identity, education, or disability. NOW respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages and works to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Global Majority Music Project

The New Orchestra of Washington is dedicated to promoting music by, of, and for diverse backgrounds and cultures. We also recognize that the People of the Global Majority takes significantly less space on the classical chamber music repertoire and stage.

Through the Global Majority Music Project, NOW seeks to help fill this void by actively and intentionally commissioning, performing, and featuring recording artists and works by People of the Global Majority.