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Vision

Hudson Festival Orchestra (HFO), a newly-formed professional orchestra based in Hudson, NY, presents an annual concert for full orchestra on the Hudson waterfront. Free and open to the public, “Hudson in Concert” celebrates our diverse American heritage, recognizing that music and culture can bridge divides and build community.

Help us bring this vision to life with your donation!
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Details

“Hudson in Concert” is led by conductor and artistic director, Gwen Gould.

• Our inaugural concert took place in 2022 in Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, featuring a fifty-five-piece professional orchestra comprised of area musicians. .
• Concerts feature special guest artists, as well as local prominent musicians
• The musical selections focus on the dance rhythms and music idioms of our various cultures, as a vibrant way to engage broad, multi-generational audiences.
• Area students, singers as well as players, in collaboration with local school music programs and The Harmony Project in Hudson, are invited to “Take a Seat… in the Orchestra.” (music mentoring program)
• Concerts are performed under a large tent that covers the orchestra and audience. Audience members will also have the option of enjoying the concert and scenic view from the lawn.

This free public concert is funded by generous support from area businesses, individuals, and foundations.

Hudson Festival Orchestra is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. Your donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Checks (preferable) may be made out to Hudson Festival Orchestra, and mailed to Hudson Festival Orchestra, PO Box 1095, Hudson, NY 12534.

For more information about HFO
visit hudsonfestivalorchestra.org