Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra

Cultivating meaningful connections in Upper Manhattan with exemplary classical music performances and innovative educational programming.

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra (WHCO) is a professional classical music ensemble composed of incredible musicians who regularly perform at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and other prominent venues nationally and internationally. Founded in 2015 to answer the question "how can we keep our talent local?", our mission is to cultivate meaningful connections in Upper Manhattan through exemplary classical music performances and innovative educational programming, sharing our world-class artistry within our own community.

WHCO sets a new standard for locally relevant programming; our performances are tailored to Upper Manhattan's diverse communities and local stories. Concerts regularly feature living composers—often NYC and uptown residents—alongside major traditional works. Hailed as "consistently fresh," WHCO has been featured in the New York Times' "Today," TimeOut NY's "Critics Pick," and Gothamist's "Best Things to Do in NYC this Weekend."