NEW WORLD SYMPHONY INC

Programs

1. The fellowship programthrough a wide range of performance and instructional activities, the nws fellowship program seeks to provide time and space for emerging musician leaders to prepare for long and successful careers. This is accomplished with a curriculum that is structured into three experiential pillars: performance and musicianship, audience and community engagement, and leadership and entrepreneurship. Each year, more than 120 visiting artists and coaches work with nws fellows, offering master classes and private lessons as well as instruction in audition preparation, performance psychology, communications, and community engagement. In pursuit of artistic excellence, instrumental faculty work with fellows on technique, stylistic subtleties, orchestral section leadership, and ensemble skills; they help prepare performance repertoire, lead sectional rehearsals, coach within ensemble settings, and play alongside fellows in weekly rehearsals and performances. Fellows receive specialized training on how to connect with audience members in the concert hall and in the community. Nws's leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum prepares fellows to be confident, influential artists…

   $9,057,225 spentof which $1,913,019 as grants$1,821,344 earned by the program
   44% of program spending

2. Leadership developmentthrough its leadership training, nws is equipping fellows with the experience and skills to design programs, media, or products to engage community and audience members with classical music. Nws blue projects (build, learn, understand, experiment) combine nws's leadership and entrepreneurship curriculum with hands-on experimentation, allowing all fellows and several alumni an opportunity to explore passion projects that are relevant to their goals as classical musicians while developing a comprehensive skill that complements their artistic and orchestral training. Each project is assigned a mentor who provides individualized professional development coaching relevant to the specific project. Over the course of the season, fellows develop plans in consultation with mentors concerning project elements such as selection of partners, artistic programming, audience identification, and securing a venue. Additionally, mentors and their teams receive assistance from specialists to ensure coverage of entrepreneurial topics such as design thinking, event production, budgeting, marketing, public relations, audience development, cover letters and resumes, and…

   $8,851,379 spent
   43% of program spending

3. Community engagementcommunity engagement is an important part of the nws's mission. The 21st-century musician needs a set of non-music skills in addition to exceptional musical technique. Nws's community engagement programs are learning experiences for the fellows and for our partners in the south florida community, across the u.s., and internationally. The broad array of musical and educational offerings provides families, students, teachers, and adults of all ages opportunities to learn and to experience classical music. Nws's community engagement activities include the following: -community collaborations: throughout the season, nws fellows provide 30- to 60-minute interactive and thematic class presentations that allow students opportunities to develop their listening skills, gain knowledge of cultural history and make a personal connection to the art of music. Fellows also work with community partners to curate and present mobile wallcast concerts, a community-based concert series featuring a 23x13 led screen that includes archival nws concert footage and content created in conjunction with organizations and artists from local neighborhoods. Each event combines live and…

   $205,846 spent
   1% of program spending

4. Supporting activities to programs

   $2,470,152 spent
   12% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $20,584,602.