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Children's Orchestra Society

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Comprised of 4 Orchestras, Chamber Groups, an Elite String Ensemble (ESE), Rhythm Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and multi-level Musicianship classes. Our far-ranging performances include traditional symphonic music, such as Dvorak's New World Symphony, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, and operas such as Rigoletto & La Bohème, ballets such as Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty & Giselle, and Latin music with Placido Domingo, III.

06/16/2026

This Saturday, our young musicians take the stage for one of our proudest traditions.

The Children's Orchestra Society presents the 57th Annual Spring Concert, a celebration of every student who has picked up an instrument, worked through the hard parts, and learned what it means to make music alongside others. From our youngest players in the Kinder Orchestra to the Elite String Ensemble, eight ensembles will perform under the direction of our dedicated conductors. It's an afternoon that reflects 57 years of teaching and mentorship, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to grow through music.

Join us:

Saturday, June 20 at 4:00 PM

Community Church of Syosset

36 Church Street, Syosset, NY 11791
General admission is $28. Reserve your seats now (details in the first comment). We hope to see you there.

05/20/2026

This Mental Health Month, we celebrate OUR community—the families who show up, the kids who keep trying, the magic that happens when we make music together. 💙

40 kids finding belonging. 40 families finding hope. Countless moments of breakthrough.
Every rehearsal, we witness resilience being built, note by note.

Thank you for being part of this healing community. We don't take it for granted.

To everyone considering orchestra for their child: Come see what we're building.

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05/17/2026

Tomorrow night, the stage is ours. 🎻✨

We have been working toward this moment all season — and it arrives tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.

The COS Young Symphonic Ensemble takes the stage for our 32nd Annual Discovery Gala Concert, led by Artistic & Music Director Michael Dadap alongside conductors Yoon Sang Timothy Cho, Adrián Gutiérrez & Kevin Shue.

Joining them: acclaimed violinist Sirena Huang performing Sibelius — and our 2025–2026 Senior Discovery Winner Ruide Roger Ma performing Dvořák.

🎶 Rossini · William Tell Overture
🎶 Sibelius · Violin Concerto in D minor
🎶 Dvořák · Cello Concerto in B minor
🎶 Dvořák · Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"

Still need tickets? Get them tonight at LincolnCenter.org or at the Alice Tully Box Office tomorrow. 🎟️

See you there. 🌟

05/11/2026

ONE WEEK from tonight, something extraordinary happens at Lincoln Center. 🎻
The Children's Orchestra Society's 32nd Annual Discovery Gala Concert welcomes guest artist Sirena Huang — the violinist who captivated the world and never stopped. Sharing the Alice Tully Hall stage with one of the most gifted youth orchestras in New York, this is an evening built to leave you speechless.

Seats are going fast. Don't be the person who says "I wish I had gone."

🎶 Four stunning works. One extraordinary ensemble. One unforgettable guest.

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
📍 Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway & 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

🎟️ Tickets starting at $50
https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/alice-tully-hall/the-childrenand39s-orchestra-society-32nd-annual-discovery-gala-concert-613

→ More info: www.ChildrensOrch.org or 718.888.0635

Tag someone who needs to be in that audience with you. 👇

05/10/2026

🌟 Spotlight: Ruide Roger Ma — A Young Champion
What does it look like when a young musician's dream comes to life?

Meet RUIDE ROGER MA, our 2025–2026 COS Senior Discovery Winner, who will perform Dvořák's soaring Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 at the 32nd Annual Discovery Gala Concert.

Ruide's journey is what the Children's Orchestra Society is all about — nurturing extraordinary young talent and giving them the stage they deserve.

Come witness this next generation of greatness.

📅 May 18, 2026 · Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center

🎟️ Tickets from $50
https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/alice-tully-hall/the-childrenand39s-orchestra-society-32nd-annual-discovery-gala-concert-613

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05/09/2026

🎼 The Program: Four Masterworks, One Night
An evening of pure musical brilliance awaits. Here's what's on the program for the 32nd Annual Discovery Gala Concert:

🎶 ROSSINI · William Tell Overture
🎶 SIBELIUS · Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
🎶 DVOŘÁK · Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
🎶 DVOŘÁK · Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"

Performed by the COS Young Symphonic Ensemble under the direction of conductors Yoon Sang Timothy Cho, Adrián Gutiérrez & Kevin Shue, with Artistic & Music Director Michael Dadap.

This is a program worthy of the world's greatest concert halls — and it's happening right here in New York City.

🎟️ Tickets available at:
https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/alice-tully-hall/the-childrenand39s-orchestra-society-32nd-annual-discovery-gala-concert-613

05/06/2026

Why does music work so powerfully for children's mental health? The science is fascinating. 🧠🎶

When kids play instruments in an orchestra, their brains are doing SO much more than making music:
✨ Releasing dopamine (the 'feel good' chemical) ✨ Strengthening neural connections for emotional regulation ✨ Activating the prefrontal cortex (decision-making and impulse control) ✨ Reducing cortisol (stress hormone) ✨ Building new pathways for self-expression

Plus, the social connection of playing WITH others creates a sense of belonging that's essential for mental wellness.

Music isn't just an extracurricular activity. It's brain training for emotional health.

Which benefit surprises you most?"

05/01/2026

"We've watched anxious kids walk in clutching their parent's hand... and confident musicians walk out ready to take on the world. 🎻

The connection between music and mental health isn't just beautiful—it's backed by science and visible in every rehearsal.

Our parents and students share how orchestra has helped with anxiety, focus, emotional regulation, and building genuine friendships. When a child learns to play an instrument in community, they're not just making music—they're building resilience.

This May is National Mental Health Month, and we're celebrating the healing power of music all month long. Stay tuned for stories, insights, and science behind . 💙

04/12/2026

Today is the day. 🎻

Tonight at 7:00 PM, the Children's Orchestra Society presents the 21st Annual Masterworks Concert — and we are ready.

Artistic Director Michael Dadap. Thirteen extraordinary soloists. The COS Alumni Orchestra. And a program full of music that will absolutely stop you in your tracks.

If you have a ticket, we cannot wait to see you tonight.
If you don't — tickets are still available online or at the door for $30.

📍 Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th Street · New York, NY 10023
⏰ Doors open at 6:30 PM · Concert at 7:00 PM
🎟️ $30 · www.ChildrensOrch.org

Tonight is going to be something special. 🎶

01/16/2026

"Music is a unifying force. We create better people through music. And when we have better children who play good music, we create better people. And if you have better people, then we create a better world." 🌍

This is why Children's Orchestra Society exists.

Music gives children the ability to be one, to unite, to be whole. It fills holes in their hearts that we didn't even know existed. And when they learn to play in harmony with children who may not look like them, they discover something profound: we're all connected through the universal language of music.

Every note they play together teaches them how to coexist. Every rehearsal shows them that boundaries are meant to be broken. Every performance proves that unity is possible.

We're not just teaching music. We're changing lives. We're building bridges. We're creating the next generation of compassionate, connected, whole human beings.

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Address

65-03 180th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY
11791

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Wednesday	2pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	10:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.childrensorch.org/

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