The New World Symphony is dedicated to the artistic, professional and personal development of outstanding young musicians. Our fellowship program provides top graduates of music programs in the United States and abroad the opportunity to enhance their musical education with the finest professional training. After an intensive three-year program of performance and training, NWS fellows emerge from the experience prepared for leadership positions in orchestras and ensembles around the world. In the 16 years since our founding, more than 640 alumni have established successful careers in music, at an impressive 95 percent placement rate. In hopes of joining this unique program, more than 1,000 musicians compete each year for about 35 available fellowships.

NWS membership puts you front and center to cutting edge culture, artists & world-class musicians: Art Basel Miami, Roberto Cavalli, Architect Frank Gehry, VIP Rooftop Soirees, lavish parties. And we hope you will become a member and be there.

Friends of New World Symphony is an 800 members-strong organization comprised of culture-seeking young professionals from Miami and New York City who support New World Symphony. Friends events showcase NWS fellows performing classical favorites and avant-garde fusions of electronic, hip-hop, jazz and rock.

Our Season is packed with stellar events.  Mark your calendars now:

Friday, February 22.- Symphony with a Splash
The night starts off with cocktails at the Lincoln Theatre, followed by a cool Bartok, classical performance.  He is described as the “Hendrix of classical music!”  The night will continue at a rocking party poolside at the Maxine Lounge at The Catalina Hotel.  New World fellow Dustin Budish will have a “rock star improve jam with the uber-fabulous DJ JJ Neil!”  You will enjoy Chopin cocktails and a lovely dinner at the After-Party.  (Ticket prices for the concert are listed below.  The After-Party is complimentary for all members.)

Saturday, March 8 – NYC Friends Launch Party, “Satiate” at Touch, New York
Friends of New World Symphony and Appetite Gallery present “Satiate,” at the swanky venue, Touch New York. Come satisfy your senses with a night of innovative music, world-class art and incredible people. Guests will groove to the sexy beats of world-renowned DJ Cassidy, while sipping on complimentary cocktails in a beautiful, modern and ambient setting. The gorgeous venue will have multi-media environments, titled “Love & Senseless,” created by artists Juliana Iriart and Karin Nijelson, of Appetite Gallery. The highlight of the night will be an eclectic performance by New World Symphony’s World-Class Fellows. This late-night show will feature classical favorites and showcase another side of their musical brilliance as they dive into other genres. The Fellows will perform with sensual vocalist Jette Kelly, followed by an Electronic Fusion with Composer Gabriel Pulido, and finally a rock star improve- jam with DJ Cassidy and Flutist Ebonee Thomas, Electric Violinist Karen Wyatt and Cellist Shira Mann.

Friday, March 28- Symphony Rocks the Runway- location tba
Friends of NWS, Sak’s Fifth Avenue and Just Cavalli will present a runway show with New World Fellows “Rocking the Runway.” Envision a DJ spinning, models prancing and electric violins, trumpets, drums, flutes making beautiful music to truly make this show extraordinary. This will be the highlight event of Winter Music Conference, at a venue that is guaranteed to blow you away. 

Saturday, May 10- Symphony in the Sand at Gansevoort South Beach Club
Symphony in the Sand is back. This time the party and performance will be featured at the beautiful white sand garden of Hotel Gansevoort. Guests will enjoy an evening under the starts, picnic blankets, champagne and more. The show will be “Unplugged” and the Fellows will tell the stores of the songs they present. It is a “Story Teller’s Format,” bringing back crowd favorites and featuring new national and local artists. The show will showcase classical favorites, reggae, Indie Rock, and a more.