Nu Deco Ensemble is Miami's 21st-century orchestra with a mission to create transformative musical experiences which inspire and connect by building a collaborative, inclusive and sustainable community of artists, students, and audiences.
As a flexible and innovative hybrid orchestra, Nu Deco Ensemble’s artistic vision is to create the ultimate canvas for elevation, transformation, and connection through music.
Here are a few initiatives we're working on in our tenth anniversary season!
Live and streamed performances from the Colony Theatre, Miami Beach Bandshell, and Adrienne Arsht Center featuring classical works by Samuel Barber, Stravinsky, Vivaldi, Leonard Bernstein, and Arturo Márquez; symphonic reimaginations of the music of Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Prince, Pharrell Williams, and more; original works composed by members of the ensemble; and special collaborations with Alfredo Rodríguez, Ledisi, Betty Who, Kevin Day, PJ Morton, and Jennifer Frautschi.
The expansion of Nu Deco NXT to include not only a youth ensemble fostering the holistic growth of Miami's young musicians, but also continuing education & career development opportunities to give young artists the tools and experiences they need to lead, create, and innovate from school to college and beyond.
The launch of multi-sensory, immersive programming that will integrate new and emerging technologies, changing the landscape for live orchestral programming forever.
The continuation of Nu Deco Access, a community outreach program that offers complimentary tickets, transportation, and pre-concert talks to Miami-Dade County Public School teachers and under-resourced community members through partnerships with over 30 local organizations.
Live and streamed thematic education concerts from the Arsht Center that fulfill Florida and National Music Standards and reach 20,000+ Miami-Dade County Public School K-12 students annually.
The continuation of Nu Deco's series of performances at The Citadel, Nu Deco Lounge, which will include three weekends of back-to-back performances, each highlighting a distinct musical or artistic genre.
Digital releases across all streaming platforms, including collaborations with artists such as Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Durand Jones, Emily King, Tank and the Bangas, Will Liverman, and symphonic suites of popular music.
Mission
Nu Deco Ensemble's mission is to create transformative musical experiences which inspire and connect by building a collaborative, inclusive and sustainable community of artists, students, and audiences.