Founded in 2006 by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami exists to fill the unique cultural needs of our community. The Orchestra's main goal is to provide low-cost, high-quality artistic experiences that build community and provide programming which would otherwise be unavailable in South Florida. Equally important goals are to provide quality symphonic concerts to those whose economic circumstances prevent them from purchasing a ticket, and to provide children and their families with opportunities to experience classical music, make it a part of their lives, and use it as a tool for learning and enjoyment. Orchestra Miami's signature programs include its "Beethoven on the Beach" free outdoor concerts, its "Discover Miami Through Music" series, its many collaborations with the Miami Dade County Public Schools and the new Family Fun Concert Series. Orchestra Miami consists of a select group of professional musicians, all permanent residents of South Florida, whose collective body is unparalleled in terms of excellence and experience. Led by Founder and Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, Orchestra Miami continues to exceed expectations in terms of programming and artistic quality. For more information, please visit our website at www.OrchestraMiami.org.Orchestra Miami, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is funded by the generosity of private donors, grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs of Miami Dade County, The State of Florida, grants from the Dade Community Foundation and many other grant makers, including Funding Arts Network, Citizens Interested in Arts, the Kirk Foundation, the Children's Trust, the Miami Salon Group, the Louis Leibowitz Foundation, the Valerie Adams Charitable Trust among others. Our corporate sponsors and partners include WLRN, Atlantic Broadband, the Miami Dade County Public Schools, the City of Coral Gables, the City of Miami Beach, the City of Sunny Isles Beach, and many others.