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Great music for everyone. Played by anyone.

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Information About Donating to Support Children in Ukraine

Donations can be made at https://ucca.org. Please forward the email receipt confirmation to Jay palylykj@gmail.com and indicate that the donation is part of the NewWSO initiative.

Checks can be made payable to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. In the memo line, include: “For a fundraiser by the NewWSO.”

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What Playing with NewWSO Means to Us

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

"'I've enjoyed the performance opportunities I've had. The community is very friendly, and I got to make some new friends and start networking to build up my music career."

Joanna Luo, Violin

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

"It's been a really great community, and people are friendly and welcoming.The sense of camaraderie really contributes to the holiday spirit."

Jesse Abing, Oboe

Rachel Goldstein, Viola

Jesse Abing, Oboe

"The NewWSO is an incredible community that makes playing music a joy. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and it's a perfect way to reconnect with your passion for music."

Check out NewWSO member stories!

The Hallelujah Chorus at our 2025 Messiah Sing-Along

Check out this video of our performance with the soloists and community singing along at South Salem Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 13th.

Check out more of our recent concert videos on YouTube

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The NewWSO is a non-audition community ensemble under the direction of Maestro Steven Huang. As a 501(c)(3), we offer amateur instrumental musicians in and around Westchester County an opportunity to build musicianship in a supportive, noncompetitive setting while practicing and performing significant orchestral works. 

Upcoming Events

March 8, 2026

NewWSO Ukrainian Concert, featuring international solo violin artist, Solomiya Ivakhiv

3pm @ Ukrainian Youth Center in Yonkers,, NY

March 8, 2026

NewWSO Ukrainian Concert, featuring international solo violin artist, Solomiya Ivakhiv

3pm @ Ukrainian Youth Center in Yonkers,, NY

May 9, 2026

Spring Concert - Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris

3pm @ CUUC, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY

May 9, 2026

Spring Concert - Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris

3pm @ CUUC, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY

Our Leadership

Steven Huang, Music Director & Conductor

Joanna Giordano, Concertmaster

Our Board Members

Joanna Luo, President

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Jesse Abing, Vice President

Jesse Abing, Vice President

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Jesse Abing, Vice President

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Dan Prener, Treasurer

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

Dan Schiavetta, Acting Secretary

Sue Pastore, Board Member

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

Jewelle Yamada, Board Member

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