New World Symphony

New World Symphony is an orchestral academy based in Miami Beach, Florida, that trains the next generation of orchestral musicians and classical music leaders. Its work centres on the NWS Fellowship Program, a professional development fellowship in which young orchestral musicians refine their craft under world-renowned artists and conductors, studying the orchestral canon from core repertoire to modern masterworks.

The institution is housed at the New World Center, a campus designed by architect Frank Gehry, featuring acoustics and performance technology that support innovative performances and educational programming. Its concert season gives audiences a first look at young musicians on the cusp of their professional careers.

Training at New World Symphony combines rigorous musical instruction with leadership development and entrepreneurial skill-building, preparing graduates for careers in an evolving classical music landscape. Areas of focus include orchestral performance and training, classical repertoire and performance practice, acoustics and performance technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship for musicians. The academy is described as a model for orchestral training worldwide.