A lot has changed in a short period of time but one thing that hasn’t changed is the power of music to
Inspire • Nurture • Transform
At Orchestra Novo, we believe that bringing music to life is always work worth doing. We are confident in taking steps toward celebrating through music and sharing the company of beloved friends and community.
Through ups and downs, we are always dedicated to our work of
Bringing Music to Life
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Orchestra Novo Goes Small
Chamber Music in Los Osos
Featuring pianist extraordinaire, Robert Thies
Brynn Albanese – violin
Michael Nowak – viola
Titus Shanks – cello
Co-Creation Project VIII and Tango Magic
This year Orchestra Novo will be collaborating with the Kiwanis Aktion Club and Escuela Del Rio for Co-Creation VIII, our music and art project that brings together marginalized and underserved populations within our community with the transformative and resonant power of music. Joining us will be the Cuesta College Chamber Singers in Morten Lauridsen’s deeply riveting O Magnum Mysterium.
This “All-Strings Attached” concert will also feature the Keiko Cadby Tango Ensemble as we travel to South America for “A Touch of Tango” in all it’s colorful musical glory.
Harold J. Miossi Cuesta PAC
March 15, 2026
Music So Sweet: Personal Reflections
A podcast by Michael Nowak
While waiting for upcoming concerts and events, take a reflective musical journey with Michael Nowak in his podcast, Music So Sweet: Personal Reflections. In each episode, Michael explores the creative spirit and works of some of the world’s great composers.
Click Here to Access Episodes of Music So Sweet
Great music begins with a commitment to excellence and a passion for bringing people together.
Orchestra Novo’s purpose is to nourish and inspire our community through the co-creation and shared experience of orchestral and chamber music that deepens our connection to one another, our world, and ourselves.
Orchestra Novo serves as a leader in presenting performances and educational programs that transform and enrich all those with whom we come into contact.
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Orchestra Novo is a California non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Reach us by phone at (805) 458-2080
Admin@OrchestraNovo.org
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SLO County Board of Supervisors
