Musical Excellence in New Westminster, BC
The New Westminster Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) is one of the oldest community orchestras in North America, having presented its first concert in February 1915. Continuing its tradition of presenting classical music to Lower Mainland audiences, our "admission by donation" ensures that everyone who enjoys good classical music can attend our concerts.
The NWSO takes pride in the cultural, ethnic and age diversity of our orchestra members. The orchestra is home to dedicated amateur musicians providing them with the opportunity to perform under the baton of professional conductors.
Four mainstage concerts are presented each season at Sanctuary on 6th in New Westminster. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive notices of upcoming concerts.
Upcoming Concert
Our Holiday Concert features many well-known tunes from the season, from excerpts from the Nutcracker and the beloved Skater's Waltz, to the beautiful Panis Angelicus, sung by soprano Olesia Shewchuck. This concert also features Sibelius' Finlandia symphony, evoking images of the country's vast, snow-covered landscape, an audience sing-a-long, and much more.
Sunday, December 14 at 2pm, Sanctuary on 6th, New Westminster
Visit our Concerts Page for more information.
Get Involved with our Orchestra
Don’t play an instrument? You can still join our Orchestra family
Visit our Volunteer Page for some ideas on how you can help out.