NYLSO, the New York Late-Starters String Orchestra, is something special. It was founded in early 2007, and grew out of a concept developed by The East London Late Starters Orchestra (ELLSO), an award-winning group in England. NYLSO is an amateur chamber orchestra for beginning or recently returning adult players of violin, viola, cello, and double bass. We are not a class, but rather a highly committed and enthusiastic group of individuals who want to enjoy the experience of playing serious music in an organized group.
If you played a string instrument when you were younger and would like to start again, or if you are learning as an adult and would like the chance to play in a group of similar people, then NYLSO is for you! Our goal is to create a fun, supportive, noncompetitive environment for adults 18 to 80+ who wish to participate in collective music-making.
Participants should have basic music reading skills and a willingness to commit to the group, but are not required to audition. Absolute beginners are welcome, but it is recommended that you have studied your instrument for at least 1 year.
We expect members to take the work seriously, to respect each other and the group as a whole, and to honor the commitment to the group after joining it. In return, you can expect to develop as a player and to have some serious fun!
Please Support Us!The New York Late-Starters Orchestra is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of NYLSO must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Donate On-line at Fractured Atlas.
Spring 2012 NYLSO Season
4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10
Thurs. June 21 "Make Music NY"
All rehearsals 3-5p unless otherwise announced
Studios 353
353 West 48th St (2nd Fl)
between 8th & 9th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-2539
Drop in session: $18
6 week cycle: $80
(cash only)
Read about us in the Spring 2012 Issue of Listen Magazine!!
