New World Symphony

Mission Statement:
The Mission of the New World Symphony is to prepare highly-gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world.

Statement of Purpose:
The  New  World  Symphony  is  dedicated  to  the  artistic,  personal  and professional  development  of  outstanding  instrumentalists. The  NWS fellowship program provides top graduates of music programs here and abroad the opportunity to enhance their musical education with the finest professional training. A laboratory for musical education and expression, the New World Symphony,through a wide range of performance and instructional activities, seeks to develop in participants the full complement of skills and qualifications required of twenty-first century first class musicians. Under the artistic direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, the program offers in-depth exposure to traditional and modern repertoire, with the active involvement of leading guest conductors, soloists and coaches. The relationships with these artists are extended through NWS'spioneering experimentation with distance learning via Internet2.