Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra in New London, New London County, United States | Orchestra

Welcome to the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, New London, United States. In 1946, Victor Norman founded the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, which he conducted and guided for the next 35 years. George Baziotopoulos led the ECSO from 1981-1986. During the 1986-87 season, we conducted a search for the next music director. Paul C. Phillips was selected from a field of over 220 applicants and five guest conductors. He was the music director for 11 seasons until his resignation at the end of the 1998 season. Four candidates for the permanent position of ECSO Music Director, Xiao-Lu Li, Barry Jekowsky, Randall Craig Fleischer, and Kay George Roberts, were selected by the nine-person search committee from over 250 submitted resumes. After the completion of the 1998-1999 "Final Four" season of audition/performances, the new music director, Xiao-Lu Li, was selected and announced at a free community concert on May 26, 1999.
A total of 45% of the ECSO income is earned and 55% is derived from fundraising events, grants, corporate sponsorships, and hundreds of individual contributions. The percentages are in line with national averages for arts organizations.
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra organization serves the community, reaching children of pre-school age through senior citizens enjoying their golden years. Our music-in-the-schools programs are presented throughout the elementary schools, kindergarten through middle school, in New London, Norwich, and Groton.