The New Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1977, when the College of DuPage boldly embarked on sponsoring resident professional arts organizations. Since its first concert in November 1977, when an orchestra of 24 carefully auditioned musicians performed for a capacity audience of 330 in the Building M open space on west campus, New Philharmonic has expanded and thrived. Now under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt, the orchestra numbers approximately 60 players, depending on the repertoire, and performs for audiences of 1,500 people per engagement in the beautiful McAninch Arts Center. Under Muspratt’s direction, the orchestra performs innovative renditions of classic and modern works. New Philharmonic is the only professional orchestra based in DuPage County, Illinois, and is grateful to call the MAC its home. The college provides substantial in-kind support. Funding comes from ticket sales, corporate and individual donations, grants, the Illinois Arts Council, DuPage Community Foundation, JCS Fund, College of DuPage Foundation, and from the college’s Student Activities Fund.
Young Peoples' Competition
Audition Sunday, May 17, 4-8p
Reservation Deadline: Thursday, May 14
Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic are happy to announce the 11th New Philharmonic Young People’s Competition – an educational outreach initiative showcasing the talents of our area young people. Winner....
Thursday, July 9 | 7:30p
New Philharmonic Concert
Under the direction of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, enjoy an inspiring evening of orchestral music.....
Saturday, Sep 26 | 3 & 7:30p
Sunday, Sep 27 | 3p
Musica Italiana Dolce
Guest Artist: Jesse Donner, Tenor
A celebration of Italy’s most beloved music with operatic passion, sparkling overtures and unforgettable film themes, is brought together in one concert. Hear Puccini’s iconic Nessun Dorma feat....
Saturday, Oct 24 | 7:30p
Sunday, Oct 25 | 3p
A Tribute to Scotland
Mendelssohn | Bruch | Davies
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”
Bruch Scottish Fantasy | Guest Artist: David Taylor, Violin
Davies An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise
This is Scotland as you’ve never heard it! An orchestral jo....
Friday, Dec 18 | 7p
Saturday, Dec 19 | 1p & 5p
Sunday, Dec 20 | 1p & 5p
Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker
The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists for a beloved holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” Enjoy this magnificent full-scale ballet accompanied by New Philharmonic – a ra....
Thursday, Dec 31 | 1:30p, 5p, 8:30p
New Year’s Eve Concert
Kate Tombaugh, mezzo-soprano
Ring in 2027 with Maestro Muspratt and a New Year’s Eve pops concert featuring beloved light classics, sweeping Strauss waltzes to showstopping arias. The concert is a nonstop musical delight....
Friday, Feb 5 | 7:30p
Saturday, Feb 6 | 3p & 7:30p
Sunday, Feb 7 | 3p
John Williams – 95th Birthday Celebration
Join New Philharmonic for a jubilant celebration of the music – and the birthday – of legendary American composer John Williams. New Philharmonic brings to life the unmistakable sound of cinema’s greatest mu....
Saturday, Apr 17 | 7:30p
Sunday, Apr 18 | 3p
New Philharmonic – 50th Celebration
Beethoven Symphony no. 9 in D minor “Choral”
Guest Artists: Katelyn Lee, AddieRose Brown, James Judd, Jonathan Wilson, NISO Chorus, Directed by Thomas McNichols
Copland Lincoln Portrait
Guest Narrator: Steve....
