We're Nova Scotia's orchestra, and we play Nova Scotia's music – from baroque and classical to pop, rock, roots, and folk. Music Director: Holly Mathieson
✨Our Digital Series is on sale NOW!✨
Enjoy three of our most popular Spotlight concerts from our 40th anniversary season from the comfort of your own home! E-tickets start at just $19 (HST included) or purchase all three and save 20%.
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🗣️ Calling all young musicians between the ages of 12 and 26! 🗣️
Want to join the @NSYOrchestra for the 2023/24 season? Apply today to be a part of Nova Scotia's finest symphony of young people! Auditions begin June 16, so visit bit.ly/nsyoauditions to find out how to apply.
#ThrowbackThursday to one of our first-ever brochure covers to our most recent 40th anniversary season brochure cover! We can't wait to share some incredible music with you during our 2023/24 season🎻🎶
Our thoughts today are with everyone in Hammonds Plains, Upper Tantallon, Pockwock, and Shelburne County who have been affected by these devastating wildfires across the province. We’re sending all of our love and support as they face the unthinkable. 💕
We would also like to extend our gratitude and support to all of the Fire and Emergency crews fighting these dangerous fires and helping protect our people and communities.
Wow! We're blown away by all of the support that flooded in during @domusrealtyns Matching Day yesterday. Together, we raised an AMAZING $13,047, bringing us to $21,800 raised to date!
From all of us at @SymphonyNS, NSYO, and our amazing Symphony Striders team: Thank You! 💞
✨TODAY'S THE DAY!✨
Support the @NSYOrchestra Wellness Program when you donate to the Symphony Striders in the @BNMarathon Charity Challenge! All donations will be MATCHED up to $3,500 thanks to our incredible team sponsor @domusrealtyns ❤️
Donate now: bit.ly/StridersDonate
Canadian music lost a legend and an icon with the death of Gordon Lightfoot on Monday at age 84. We'd like to extend our sincerest condolences to Gordon's family, friends, fans, and everyone mourning this heartbreaking loss.
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✨JUST ANNOUNCED✨
Symphony Nova Scotia's special 2023/24 season! We're celebrating 40 years of making music in the community with so many wonderful tributes to those who came before us, as well as featuring the best of what’s to come. 1/3
From Natalie MacMaster, Hillsburn, and Video Games Live to Mozart's "Jupiter", Beethoven's Ninth, and our first provincial tour since 2007, there's sure to be something for everyone! 2/3
Ticket packages are on sale now, and available by calling the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office today at 902.494.3820 or 1.800.874.1669 (open 12-6 pm, Wednesday-Saturday). Single tickets go on sale August 23, 2023.
To see our full lineup, visit symphonynovascotia.ca/2023-2…! 3/3
We're thrilled to announce that @Tafelmusik's Julia Wedman has been named the Symphony’s new Principal Baroque Leader!
To learn more about Julia's appointment, visit bit.ly/SNSJuliaBaroqueLeader
NSYO horn player Aurelia Mitchell says "I am excited for the upcoming concert, not only because we have worked very hard on our pieces, but also we get the opportunity to play with our teachers and other professionals!"
Symphony hornist Mary Lee says "It’s a great opportunity for my students to be playing alongside and learning from their more experienced mentors, but I’m also looking forward to soaking up that special mix of energy and excitement the young musicians bring to the stage."
With the Symphony Side-by-Side coming up on Sunday, we wanted to give you an insider's view into what this concert means for @SymphonyNS and NSYO musicians!