About the BSO

The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra joins together from September to June each year to perform concerts of classical, romantic, and 20th-century works at the Brooklyn Museum, in addition to concerts of smaller ensembles throughout the borough. Founded in 1973, the orchestra, a mix of talented amateur, semi-professional, and professional musicians, is made up of people from all walks of life who play for the sheer joy of the experience.

Brooklyn Heights Music Society

The Brooklyn Heights Music Society was founded in 1973 with a mission to foster the enjoyment of the musical arts within the Brooklyn community. As the sponsoring organization for the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra and various chamber ensembles, the Society sponsors concerts in various Brooklyn locations each year. The Society is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Orchestra Administration

The Brooklyn Heights Music Society and Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra are administered by a working Board of Directors. The Board meets periodically to plan operations, and we welcome volunteers at any time. For time and location of these meetings, and inquiries about joining the Board, please contact the president.

2026–2027 Board of Directors

Morris Barrett, President
Stephen Painter Jr., Treasurer
Nicole Isakson, Recording Secretary
Alex Adamczyk
Claire Bernard
James Du
Jenn Forese
Jill Jefferson
Dennis Lin
Kendra Nealon
Damiano Perrella
Isabelle Uhl
Andrew Westling
Wei Alex Xin