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WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Friends!
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What began in the summer of 1988 as a one-off gathering of young orchestral musicians from around the country has turned into a thriving ecosystem of learning, innovation and performance. Now in our 32nd year, the National Orchestral Institute + Festival is defining what it means to be a 21st century musician. This means not only presenting stellar performances, but making a commitment to rethink old models, celebrate diverse voices and engage with our community to broadly share our talents.
Among the accomplished student performers on stage at NOI+F are the future leaders of orchestras, founders of chamber groups and entrepreneurs of yet-to-be-imagined businesses and arts organizations. Your very presence here secures a bright future for orchestral music and the ambitions of these gifted musicians.
Over the course of this month, I encourage you to embrace a spirit of discovery by meeting the musicians after concerts, hearing them in open rehearsals, masterclasses and in our SPARK! Lounge, and exploring with us exciting repertoire by today’s most vital composers. Most importantly, I invite you to join us in celebrating the extraordinary music that brings us together each summer and the future we are building together.
Welcome!
Richard Scerbo Director National Orchestral Institute + Festival
