Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series Presents: The String Orchestra of New York City

The Herkimer County College Foundation will host The String Orchestra of New York City on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Sarkus Busch Theater located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center at Herkimer College. The performance is open to the public free of charge.

Now in its 15th season, SONYC (String Orchestra of New York City) has established itself as one of the leading young ensembles in New York City; with regular performances at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. A conductorless chamber ensemble, SONYC members rehearse in a collaborative effort that allows each musician to have an impact on the artistic profess.

SONYC is composed of a group of dedicated chamber musicians and soloists who are members of outstanding chamber groups as well as winners of international competitions. Having given over 100 performances and over 70 educational outreach performances for children of all ages and backgrounds in NYC’s public schools, SONYC is a pioneer in the concert hall, as well as in the classroom, community center, church and museum.

SONYC has given 17 world and US premieres. They were the winners of the 2005 Aaron Copland Fund for Music Recording Grant and the winners of the 2006 Meet the Composers Residency Grant.

The Robert H. Wood Great Artists Series is a result of a generous endowment made to the Herkimer County College Foundation by the late Robert H. Wood, a long-time resident of Ilion, NY. For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/greatartists or call the Herkimer County College Foundation Office at 315.866.0300 ext 8459.