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For the past 83 years, The Norwalk Symphony has been an important cultural organization, showcasing professional musicians from the wider community and enhancing the quality of life in Fairfield County. Audiences praise their artistic standards of excellence as "New York quality." 

The Symphony is a role model for collaboration and connectivity. In addition to six regular season performances, the Symphony serves as the live orchestra for the New England Academy of Dance's annual performances of The Nutcracker. An outdoor summer Pops performance at Waveny Park in New Canaan in 2022 has set the stage for a yearly event. Partnerships with local dance companies, New Paradigm Theatre, and many other regional nonprofits enhance the audience's musical experience as they collaborate on themes to deepen the connections between music and everyday life. They bring small ensembles into the community for local arts and cultural festivals, holiday music at the SoNo Collection, and featured performances for other community groups.

In addition to being a collaborative force, music education is an integral part of the Symphony's mission with programs like (Not) Just for Kids, the Master Class Program, and the Young Artists Concerto Competition. They provide opportunities for Norwalk Youth Symphony members and students from other musical programs to play side-by-side with adult Symphony musicians. The relationships developed between students and mentors are meaningful connections that foster future talent.

The Norwalk Symphony's performances span a wide range of orchestral repertoire, from traditional symphonic music to Broadway, American music, jazz, opera, major choral works, and new composers' contemporary pieces. The Norwalk Concert Hall, the Symphony's performance home, has world-class acoustics that provide an inspiring live music experience.

The Symphony's inspiration spans far beyond music. Their collaborative, generous spirit lives on in the youth they mentor, the organizations they partner with, and the community they serve.