Launched in the 2023/24 season, Crescendo is NYYS’s newest ensemble. It was formed in response to the need to serve more students from the five boroughs of New York City. With its 100% fee-free program, Crescendo has created another path for younger, motivated students to join the NYYS program.
Crescendo Orchestra focuses on the works of underrepresented composers, including women and people of color – opening the minds of these musicians making a more inclusive and thoughtful repertoire. There will be two concerts this season at Merkin Hall at The Kaufman Center and Symphony Space.
Come support our young musicians and be in the audience when they perform.
“Around the World in Music”
Merkin Hall at The Kaufman Music Center
December 1, 2025 at 7pm
featuring Carolina Rial, vocalist from “The Voice”
“Dreaming Big”
Symphony Space
April 26, 2026 at 3pm
featuring Donna Weng-Friedman, piano
This is my second year at the NYYS Program. I will be staying as long as I can because all the faculty, kids, and instructors make everyone feel welcome and not only learn and create beautiful music, but also create friends and memories and amazing concerts!!
Valentina Noboa-Sanchez, Viola
Photo credit: Molly Higgins
Thank you to The McCutchen Foundation for their support in helping make this program a reality!
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