About Us

Musicians

The musicians in our orchestra bring an amazing range of talent, training and experience to King Concert Hall. Their backgrounds represent virtually every major school of music and conservatory in the country. Many former members of our orchestra are now in major symphony orchestras throughout the United States. These musicians’ love of music and of this orchestra brings them from all over Western New York and Pennsylvania to rehearse and perform together. Several of them often stay with friends of the orchestra during rehearsal weeks. This ensemble of outstanding players includes faculty at the Fredonia School of Music at SUNY Fredonia and professional musicians from the Buffalo, Rochester and Erie areas, and even further away.

A chamber orchestra consists of 35 to 50 players, rather than the 85 to 100 for a standard symphonic ensemble. Much of the standard orchestral repertoire is appropriate for the chamber orchestra, especially that written before the late 19th century, when this was the standard size of many orchestras. More recently, works may be designated especially for chamber orchestra or “small orchestra.” Successful programming, which shapes the artistic personality of the orchestra, is dependent on the skill and experience of the Artistic or Music Director and his commitment to the mission of the orchestra and its audiences.

 Leadership and Administration

The Western New York Chamber Orchestra is one of our community's greatest treasures, and during its twenty-six year history of excellence has been a cultural highlight of Chautauqua County. Demonstrate the value you place on our cultural heritage and encourage others to support our orchestra.

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"WNY Chamber Orchestra's evolutionhearalds dawn of promising new era."
Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York