Harmony. Joy. Building a musical legacy.
Making great music accessible to all.
From Our Board of Directors:
Orchestra Concordia makes excellent music free and accessible to all regardless of age, means, gender or race.
We are committed to learning more about social injustice, standing in solidarity, and supporting fairness within the arts and our country, and will stay committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive organization dedicated to orchestral music.
We believe that people both make and listen to music when they are experiencing strong emotions, and the relationships we form in and through music are meaningful. Therefore, by sharing the healing power of music, we can enhance the collective human experience and build bridges to help us find common ground.
We hope to bring our community together through the uniting, uplifting power of music, as the burden of creating change should not rest on those who are oppressed.
We all have a role to play in correcting longstanding inequalities, and we offer our music as a way to promote harmony and joy.
Orchestra Concordia makes excellent music free and accessible to all regardless of age, means, gender or race.
We are committed to learning more about social injustice, standing in solidarity, and supporting fairness within the arts and our country, and will stay committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive organization dedicated to orchestral music.
We believe that people both make and listen to music when they are experiencing strong emotions, and the relationships we form in and through music are meaningful. Therefore, by sharing the healing power of music, we can enhance the collective human experience and build bridges to help us find common ground.
We hope to bring our community together through the uniting, uplifting power of music, as the burden of creating change should not rest on those who are oppressed.
We all have a role to play in correcting longstanding inequalities, and we offer our music as a way to promote harmony and joy.
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PHOTOS BY STEVEN GOLDBLATT PHOTOGRAPY
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TESTIMONIALS
WHAT AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE SAYING:
"Thank you for the beauty you all express."
~ Sandra Walton Burris
~ Sandra Walton Burris
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"Thank you, Orchestra Concordia, for all the work you do throughout the year to bring the talent of these volunteer musicians to us. What a beautiful concert! I thought I was in Carnegie Hall!" ~ John Crosby, Uncommon Individual Foundation, Devon, PA
"One of the charming aspects of living in Wayne is that some of the greatest music ever composed is available within walking distance. We are fortunate to have Orchestra Concordia here." ~ Philip Brown, Wayne, PA
"One of the charming aspects of living in Wayne is that some of the greatest music ever composed is available within walking distance. We are fortunate to have Orchestra Concordia here." ~ Philip Brown, Wayne, PA
“What a treat to have such high quality orchestra in our back yard for free. If you want to hear orchestral music without the expense and journey of going to the city this music series can’t be beat.” ~ Jill Wolf, Villanova, PA
"As an entrepreneur, taking an evening off is a luxury. Orchestra Concordia is just the ticket and restores my sanity with a night of professional level, emotionally performed music. I can easily drift, eyes closed; yet when I open my eyes, I am reminded visually that these musicians are far from amateurs. Indeed, they understand the beauty of the performance on all levels. The unexpected bonus? The voice of the conductor whose remarks about the music are both educational and witty. These concerts are one of the best cultural values in our area providing a tremendous experience and a lovely evening out for all."
~ Kat Rowan, CEO & Creative Director of TiffinTalk Inc.
~ Kat Rowan, CEO & Creative Director of TiffinTalk Inc.
"I am very grateful to all of Orchestra Concordia's fine musicians who contribute their time and talent to enriching the greater Philadelphia cultural community. Attending the orchestra's performances has been both pleasurable and educational, inspiring me to help promote and support these free concerts, which make music accessible for all who live and work in the area.”
~ Jaye Berman, writer
~ Jaye Berman, writer
"Orchestra Concordia is a wonderful evening of extremely high-quality classical music in an easily accessible suburban setting. The variety of music and the guest performers captures the audience, and I urge both the discerning classical concert veteran and the novice to attend their concerts for a delightful musical experience.” ~ Mary G.
"I don’t often go to orchestral events, but I’ve been to a pair of Orchestra Concordia performances and have been very impressed by the quality of the musicianship as well as the unexpected variety of music performed. From an engaging conductor to impressive soloists to a highly trained orchestra, I have enjoyed every minute." ~ M. F.
"I am so grateful to Orchestra Concordia for their incredible gift of gorgeous orchestral music, given freely to the community. No other orchestra or ensemble I know of provides such beautifully complex pieces, played by professionals who are there, not for a paycheck, but because they love what they do. Because there is joy, and genuine love of music, the experience Orchestra Concordia provides is unparalleled." ~ Alicia Buckley, Collegeville
