Orchestra Lumos Joins 21 Orchestras Statewide in Celebrating Connecticut Orchestra Month This March

CONNECTICUT (March 5, 2026) — Orchestra Lumos will join orchestras across Connecticut this March to celebrate Connecticut Orchestra Month, a statewide initiative highlighting the depth and accessibility of live orchestral music throughout the state.

Taking place throughout March 2026, Connecticut Orchestra Month showcases performances, education programs, and community events presented by 22 orchestras in 19 towns, offering 48 concerts and events across Connecticut. From professional symphonies to community, collegiate, youth, and chamber ensembles, participating organizations reflect Connecticut’s extraordinary concentration of orchestras, one of the highest per capita in the nation.

Connecticut Orchestra Month was launched in 2025 as a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort to raise awareness, break down barriers to attendance, and invite new audiences to experience live orchestral music close to home.

Connecticut’s orchestras collectively represent a major cultural and educational resource, engaging thousands of musicians and reaching audiences of all ages. Together, orchestras across the state annually contribute:

• 2,400 musicians performing in orchestras statewide
• 282 performances each year, reaching more than 186,000 audience members
• 350 community and educational events, serving 45,000 students at 230 schools

“Connecticut Orchestra Month is an outstanding opportunity to celebrate the remarkable artistry happening across Connecticut. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to making live orchestral music inspiring and accessible for all. We’re thrilled to extend an open invitation to our community to experience the plethora of performances taking place across Connecticut this March,” said Walker Beard, the Susanah and Naeem Fayyaz President and CEO of Orchestra Lumos.

As part of the musical celebration, Orchestra Lumos will present:

• American Gems, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, and Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm at the Quick Center in Fairfield, CT
• Small Space Series: A Love Affair, Classical Composers and Broadway, Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm at St. Francis Church, Stamford, CT

Audiences of all backgrounds, first-time concertgoers, and long-time classical music lovers alike are encouraged to attend and experience the power of live orchestral music.

A complete calendar of Connecticut Orchestra Month events is available at CTOrchestraMonth.org.

About Connecticut Orchestra Month

Connecticut Orchestra Month is a statewide celebration of the vibrant orchestral scene across Connecticut. With 22 participating orchestras performing 48 concerts, new and returning audience members can experience and enjoy concerts all month long. Learn more and view the concert calendar at CTOrchestraMonth.org. 

About Orchestra Lumos

Formerly known as Stamford Symphony, Orchestra Lumos is the preeminent orchestra serving all of Fairfield County CT. We are expanding in multiple dimensions, bringing more of the music you love throughout Fairfield County. Our mission is to present exceptional musical experiences, from awe-inspiring concerts with world-renowned soloists to family-friendly programs that captivate all ages. We’re also expanding our reach with intimate performances in smaller spaces, hands-on education programs, and community presentations across the county. While our home base is The Palace Theatre in Stamford, you can also experience our music in venues from Greenwich to Bridgeport, including local libraries, schools, museums, breweries, places of worship, and community centers. For more information, please visit: www.orchestralumos.org.

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