Orchestra of St. Luke's

New York, New York, 10018 United States

Mission Statement

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) is one of America’s foremost and most versatile ensembles, regularly performing with the world's greatest artists in some of the country's leading venues. A commitment to public service and arts education has guided the ensemble for more than 40 years; OSL has engaged more than one million children in free performances, and provides after-school music instruction in the underserved Hell's Kitchen community.

About This Cause

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) is one of America’s foremost and most versatile orchestras, collaborating with the world’s greatest artists and performing approximately 80 concerts each year—including its Carnegie Hall Orchestra Series, chamber music festival and programs, and summer residency at Caramoor Music Festival. OSL has commissioned more than 50 new works; has given more than 170 world, U.S., and New York City premieres; and appears on more than 100 recordings, including four Grammy Award winners and seven releases on its own label, St. Luke’s Collection. The DiMenna Center for Classical Music OSL owns and operates The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Midtown Manhattan, where it shares a building with the Baryshnikov Arts Center. The DiMenna Center is New York City’s premier venue for rehearsal, recording, and learning, having quickly gained a reputation for its superb acoustics, state-of-the-art facilities, and affordability. The DiMenna Center serves 30,000 musicians each year with subsidized spaces for rehearsal, performance, recording, and educational programs. OSL hosts hundreds of neighbors, families, and school children at its home each year for free community events. Community & Education Programs Through its Community & Education programs, OSL shares the joy of music with more than 11,000 New Yorkers each year. OSL brings free chamber concerts to the five boroughs; offers free interactive music programs at The DiMenna Center; and engages 10,000 public school students annually through its Free School Concerts. In 2013, OSL launched Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s (YOSL), an intensive and free after-school program emphasizing musical excellence and social development. 150 children take part in YOSL, which partners with local public schools and the Police Athletic League to engage Hell's Kitchen diverse community.

Orchestra of St. Luke's
450 West 37Th Street
New York, New York 10018
United States
Phone 212-594-6100
Twitter @OSLmusic
Unique Identifier 510201839