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The New Leadership Board was formed in 1990 by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to assist in educational programming and audience development. The goal is to create and implement innovative ideas and projects to develop new audiences and appreciation for the Pittsburgh Symphony.

For more information about the PSO's New Leadership Board contact the Board Secretary at 412-392-4864.

Programming

Below are some examples of program originated or implemented by the NLB:

Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks is a three-concert series, designed to introduce children, ages 4-10, to the world of classical music. Kids can touch and play instruments, meet PSO musicians and more-all before a lively entertaining 45-minute concert. NLB members work in conjunctions with PSO Education and Outreach staff members on this project.

Side-By-Side Concerts

Side-by-side is an opportunity for area music students in grades 9-12 to have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing side-by-side their PSO counterparts. Applications for side-by-side players are mailed to high school music teachers in the fall and the concert is held in the spring.

Unlocking the Classics

Unlocking the Classics offers a series of free adult-education lectures. PSO Spokesman Ken Meltzer leads musically illustrated discussions related to one of the PSO's upcoming concerts. PSO musicians join Ken to discuss and demonstrate a specific composer's music.

Classical Kids Fund

The Classical Kids Fund is a program which provides enriching and educational live classical music experiences to under-served children between the ages of 10 and 18. The NLB raises money to purchase tickets for Pittsburgh Symphony concerts and presents them to deserving children.