The New London Community Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The New London Community Orchestra seeks to serve New London and the surrounding region by providing an opportunity for volunteer musicians to play while also offering outreach to the community in the form of concerts and music education.
As part of our mission, we offer a free program of string instrument lessons for local students.
Click on the Music City Strings tab for more information.
Seeking New Members
Fall 2024 rehearsals begin September 10, and new members are always welcome! We offer a supportive, welcoming environment for all players and a community-focused mission. Join us on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 and decide if the New London Community Orchestra is right for you.
String, wind, brass, and percussion players are all welcome, and no audition is required. Visit the Member Info tab for more information.
Recent Highlights
Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist Ameen Mokdad was trapped in hiding under the brutality of ISIS for two years in Mosul, Iraq. During that time he survived and told his story by writing an extraordinary repertoire of music…in secret.
On June 15, 2023, the NLCO, in partnership with Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and Cuatro Puntos Ensemble, presented a music-and-dance performance of Ameen Mokdad’s The Curve, a collection of 19 original pieces composed during Mokdad’s years in hiding from the Islamic State.
Watch video highlights from the concert here.
