Leave it to Miami to have an orchestra that’s committed to innovation. For 37 years, New World Symphony has launched the careers of the world’s best young musicians and served as a laboratory for the way music can be taught, presented, and experienced.

Gala Chair Tatiana Copeland and NWS Artistic Director Stéphane Denève invite you to enjoy a glamorous night out celebrating John Williams—the prolific film composer behind the most iconic film scores of the past half century, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and E.T. This special evening benefits New World Symphony’s mission to help the next generation of musicians find their voice and ensure a vibrant future for classical music. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’ouvres, and a decadent dinner dreamed up by chef Thierry Isambert. See and be seen among the breathtaking architecture of New World Symphony’s Frank Gehry-design concert hall in the heart of Miami Beach.

About New World Symphony

The New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy (NWS), prepares graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles. Since its co-founding in 1987 by Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas and Lin and Ted Arison, NWS has helped launch the careers of nearly 1,300 alumni worldwide. In fall 2022 Stéphane Denève was named Artistic Director of the New World Symphony. A laboratory for the way music is taught, presented and experienced, the New World Symphony consists of young musicians who are granted fellowships lasting up to three years. The fellowship program offers in-depth exposure to traditional and modern repertoire, professional development training and personalized experiences working with leading guest conductors, soloists and visiting faculty.