New Orchestra of Washington NOW mission Transformative Musical Experience for All New Orchestra of Washington NOW welcomes audiences into a transformative musical experience that lessens the distance between our identities and compels listeners to feel something in the sound. Our productions represent the robust cultural and ethnic diversity in the metropolitan Washington area where were intentional about making orchestral music beautiful and accessible to people from all backgrounds. Season 20242025 June 20 2025Ode to Freedom Ode to Joy April 24 2025NOW in the City September 8 2024Hymn to a Better World November 15 2024Eroica Rising Celebrating Womens Heroic Journey December 19 2024NOW in the City December 2021 2024NOW in the Library March 21 2024Earth Wind and Sound A Celebration of Nature through Music and Poetry April 2526 2024NOW in the Library IDEAS Our IDEAS At the New Orchestra of Washington a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace is one where all employees performers board members and volunteers are valued and respected whatever their gender race ethnicity national origin age sexual orientation or identity education or disability. NOW respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages and works to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.