About Us

Founded in 2014, Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra's purpose is to collaborate anywhere, anytime, with anyone. An orchestra for the 21st century, Urban Playground is malleable in size, genre and venue, aiming to create engaging programming and push traditional boundaries through collaboration, performances of lesser known works and revitalized takes on classic works. We prioritize the music of African American and female composers to further enliven the classical canon.  

Musicians from Urban Playground currently play with the New York Philharmonic, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, New World Symphony, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, among other leading groups. 

Read more about our artists here. 

Opportunities

Collaborate with us

​​Contact us here with any inquires about new projects or collaborations. 

Submit scores

We are always on the lookout for new partners and scores. You can submit them to: info@upchamberorchestra.org

Press

Please contact Kathryn Stewart, Media Contact, for more information or press tickets: info@upchamberorchestra.org

Executive Board

Frederick Baba
Dr. Keenan Boswell
​Dr. Thomas Cunningham
Harriet Fallon
Jeffrey Levine, JD
Dorothy Shrader
​Kate Suffern

Advisory Board

​Joshua John
Jennifer McCord
Laura Reece
Betsy Schwartz