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The Waltham Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enriching the community by developing and implementing the following programs:
Our "Musicians in Schools" program works with inner-
The Waltham Symphony is looking into resuming its internship program in the Fall, for arts administration students gaining college credit for work provided with the Symphony. These interns help with all aspects of the orchestra's life and management.
Music Lectures
Music lectures are integrated into the concert experience. Maestro Botti speaks to the audience members during the performance giving them an overview of history and other details of the music being performed, making the performance more accessible to a broader range of the public.
Affordable Concerts
The Waltham Symphony Orchestra recognizes that the cost of tickets can be prohibitive
for many. For that reason, the orchestra is implementing a program providing inexpensive
blocks of tickets for non-
Programming Innovation
The Waltham Symphony wants to make "going to the symphony" a fun and enriching experience. Its programming reflects this philosophy. The orchestra innovates in its programming, presenting works by living American composers, performing pieces from the traditional symphonic repertoire and also favoring musical exploration of other musical genres and cultures.
The Waltham Symphony provides scholarships for gifted young musicians of advanced levels who perform with the orchestra. They gain valuable experience in playing alongside seasoned professionals, and at the same time learn new repertoire. They learn the importance of being a team player in a large and demanding group, understanding their individual responsibility toward the group, practicing their part and learning new repertoire.
The recipients of the WSO scholarships are usually young musicians from grade seven to grade twelve. If interested, please contact the orchestra at:
Scholarships
The Waltham Symphony is totally dedicated to the community of Waltham and of the surrounding communities. For this reason the orchestra has initiated programs in collaboration with the Waltham Public School District and with Bentley University. Those programs, “Musicians in Schools”, “Sponsor a Musician”, “Music in the Morning” and others are designed to help children and students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access music through instrument lessons, musical presentations to schools and active participation in various educational programs with the Waltham Schools.
Forms of Donation to Support the Waltham Symphony Orchestra
Cash donation to the general fund
Sponsor our Featured Artists: show your love for a particular instrument or art form by underwriting the expense of bringing them to our concert hall.
Sponsor a Section: provides financial underwriting of our chair/section and the rental fees for parts.
“Sponsor A Child”: program of the WSO to financially support the private training of young musicians.
Ticket Donations: Purchase individual tickets or season subscriptions for use by
our less-
Board Membership: lead by example with a yearly donation and voice on our board.
Advertise: small business or large—show your support of the arts by advertising with us!
Naturally, all of those community programs require money.
Please, consider helping the Waltham Symphony by donating using the link below. Any donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated.
All donations are tax deductible within the limits authorized by law.
The Waltham Symphony Orchestra is a Non-
Outreach Programs
The Mission of the Orchestra
Dedication to the Community
Patrick Botti visiting the Cambridge
Cultural Center
Master Class for Waltham High School
Students by cellist E.V. Caravassilis
