Symphony Number One is Baltimore's newest chamber orchestra, dedicated to performing and promoting substantial works by emerging composers.
Led by Music Director Jordan Randall Smith, Symphony Number One brings together great composers of the past, virtuoso performers of the present, and the leading compositional voices of the future.
An open letter from our Music Director. Jordan Randall Smith | Founder & Music Director
Dear Friends and Family,
Thanks to all of you, Baltimore now has a new cultural organization, Symphony Number One, and the internet has a new place for exciting and meaningful music by emerging composers. You helped us build it, you helped fund it, and you should be proud of everything that's come out of it!
Our second Call for Scores is complete: congratulations to Martha Callison Horst and Nick Omiccioli for winning our top prize: commissions for our 2016-17 season. We evaluated a rich and satisfying array of unique voices, and these two stood out among the 120 entries. We also look forward to many exciting projects ahead for some of our finalists, so like us on Facebook for the latest announcements!
Congratulations to the 12 finalists for Symphony Number One's second Call for Scores! From the finalists, 2 winners will be commissioned to compose for Symphony Number One's 2016-2017 Season! The composers, in alphabetical order:
Special thanks to our Round 2 Judges for doing an in-depth study of all of the fine scores from our slate of nominees! Our Round 2 judges are:
Pictured Left-to-Right: Nicholas Bentz, Jordan Randall Smith, Christopher Ciampoli
Look for our winners to be announced soon!
Jordan Randall Smith, Music Director
Brian Harris, Managing Director
