I have been impressed with the NHSO for so many reasons. The performances, led by William Boughton, are world class and the programming is intriguing. The Family Programs are great fun (I bring my two-year old) and the teaching artists are so adept at drawing the children out, helping them try the instruments, and keeping them engaged during the performance. The NHSO's trombonist was able to get my daughter to make a sound on his trombone and she was thrilled. It is wonderful to have a cultural resource of true excellence right here in our backyard.