Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

Programs: The rhode island philharmonic orchestra program highlights for 2016-2017:- with over 325 music performing and teaching artists on payroll, we are the largest employer of musicians in the state, contribute over $11 million in economic activity and generate more than $500,000 in tax revenue for rhode island; - worked to continue achieving our strategic plan for fy2016-17 by reducing our building and operating debt, improved ratios, increased utilization and impact of existing orchestra and music school programs. Continued with market research for the music school and increased enrollments throughout the year, achieving our strategic goals for the school. - produced a gala concert and dinner in march despite the last minute cancellation of the guest artist lang lang.

the ri philharmonic music school is the only certified community music school in rhode island and encourages lifelong engagement with music through comprehensive music education and community partnership programs taught by orchestra members and other outstanding faculty. We prioritize artistry and education equally. We implemented victoria's dream project which brings violin lessons to 3rd and 4th grae students in low income elementary schools. Students are being exposed to instruments, learnin to read music and playing with others. As this program continues, we hope to have these students participate in our youth orchestras. Over 22,000 children in our region were brought the gift of music, including 13,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who participated in our link up programming, while our music therapy program served over 500 youth statewide. The orchestra concluded the season with the final performance by our conductor and music director, larry rachleff, who retired from this post to spend more time with his family. We are currently doing a nationwide search to find our new music director.