Community Connections

CONNECTICUT (February 12, 2025) — Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra will join 28 other orchestras this March to celebrate Connecticut Orchestra Month, a statewide initiative that highlights the joy and accessibility of live orchestral music.

Connecticut Orchestra Month spotlights the vital role that orchestras in Connecticut play in the state’s cultural life and in the arts education of students across the state. The 29 orchestras which are participating in Connecticut Orchestra Month illustrate the richness of Connecticut’s orchestral resources. Together, they represent:

• 2,400 musicians performing in orchestras across Connecticut
• 282 performances taking place each year, reaching audiences of over 186,000 people
• 350 community and educational events engaging 45,000 student participants, including students at 230 schools

Audiences across Connecticut and in Waterford can experience a wide variety of performances, from classic masterpieces and live film scores to diverse musical styles and exciting new works. With 29 participating orchestras offering captivating concerts and educational programs, the month promises something for everyone—whether it’s an inspiring evening out, a dazzling date night, or a fun-filled family outing.

As part of the musical celebration, SECCO will present:
Musical Sampler on March 15, 2025, an exciting introduction (or re-introduction!)  to orchestral music. First-time concertgoers and seasoned audience members alike are encouraged to attend and experience the power of live orchestral music.

SECCO’s Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore says: “I’m passionate about creating a musical community within the Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra as well as offering orchestral concerts in our community. It is exciting that SECCO is now part of a statewide community through the Connecticut Orchestra Month initiative to promote orchestra live music throughout the state.”

About Connecticut Orchestra Month: Connecticut Orchestra Month is a statewide celebration of the vibrant orchestral scene across Connecticut. With 29 participating orchestras performing 48 concerts, new and returning audience members can experience and enjoy concerts all month long. Learn more and view the concert calendar at CTOrchestraMonth.org.

About SECCO: Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra is a nonprofit orchestra connecting and supporting volunteer musicians, inspiring them to share their joy of music through the practice and performance of symphonic literature in community spaces.

SECCO’s bass trombonist Molly James helped organize a music experience called Harmony of Nature II, Waves. The project Harmony of Nature is an international science and music collaboration aiming to communicate natural phenomena to audiences through an emotional connection to music. Molly’s collaborators are South Korean pianist Hea Youn “Sophy” Chung and composer Maxwell Lu. Molly is the scientist of the group. The works were produced with support from the 2023 Arts Support Award by the Connecticut Sea Grant.

Molly and her colleagues are debuting four original pieces for piano and electronics. The concert series will be performed at: