Upcoming Events
FIRST LIGHT: A New Beginning
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Brentwood United Methodist Church
Civic Hour @ 6:30p.m. | Concert @ 7:30p.m.
Cost: Free (with ticket reservation)
Event Details:
Join us for this thrilling evening of music celebrating the NCO’s inaugural season! The program will explore the themes of light, dawn, and new beginnings as we kick off a new era. The evening will also feature the music of three living American composers, including Nashville composer Benjamin Chakoian Jones, whose On the Day You Were Born will receive its world premiere.
A MUSIC CITY CHRISTMAS
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Harken Hall
Civic Hour @ 6:30p.m. | Concert @ 7:30p.m.
Cost: Starting at $25 per ticket
Event Details:
Featuring various local artists and holiday favorites!
Join us for this unforgettable night of music, singing, and holiday joy! The orchestra will be joined by Nashville artists to bring a variety of Christmas favorites to the stage. The evening will also feature a performance of Duke Ellington’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite and an audience sing-along! This event is family-friendly, and children’s entrances are free!
SPRING AWAKENING
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Brentwood United Methodist Church
Civic Hour @ 6:30p.m. | Concert @ 7:30p.m.
Featuring the music of Debussy, Copland, Respighi, and a world premiere by Cristina Spinei!
Cost: Free (with ticket reservation)
Event Details:
Join us as we celebrate the beauty and sounds of spring! This evening will feature the mesmerizing music of Debussy and Respighi as well as Copland’s timeless Appalachian Spring Suite. We’re also thrilled to feature music by Nashville composer Cristina Spinei, including the world premiere of her new work Patterns.
RHYTHM! Music from the Americas
Thursday, May 13, 2027
McAfee Concert Hall | Belmont University
Civic Hour @ 6:30p.m. | Concert @ 7:30p.m.
Featuring the music of Ginastera, Revueltas, Márquez, Copland, and more!
Cost: Starting at $25 per ticket
Event Details:
Dust off those dancing shoes! This exciting evening of music will feature exhilarating masterworks from Latin America and the United States including Copland’s lively Outdoor Overture, Márquez’s spellbinding Danzón No. 2, and a United States premiere of Aires de Venezuela (Venezuelan Airs)! We invite you to join us for Civic Hour at 6:30pm featuring fun pre-concert activities and music from local ensembles!