Enriching lives through music, and performing arts by providing a nurturing, inclusive, and creative environment for a diverse community.
The Danbury Music Centre, is 501(c)(3), a non-profit organization located at 256 Main Street in the heart of downtown Danbury. We provide classical community music experiences through our ensembles and events.
Music Centre Spotlight
In 1935, Donald N. Tweedy founded the Danbury Music Centre to elevate musical education and bring high-quality performances to our community. His early efforts laid the groundwork for what would become a vibrant cultural institution.
Now in our 90th season, the Danbury Music Centre continues to thrive with programs that serve musicians of all ages and skill levels. Our programs have grown to include the Danbury Concert Chorus, Danbury Symphony Orchestra, Danbury Community Orchestra, DMC Community Band, Danbury Centre Strings, Summer Bands, Summer Strings, Chamber Music Intensive, and our annual performances of The Nutcracker.
To continue this tradition for the next 90 years, your support is more vital than ever. As we face rising costs, your donation helps cover crucial needs such as concert venues, advertising, professional directors, sheet music, and scholarships for young musicians to participate in our Summer Enrichment and Danbury Centre Strings programs.
Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference in ensuring that Donald N. Tweedy’s legacy lives on.
Our Programs
Danbury Symphony Orchestra
The Danbury Symphony Orchestra performs a wide spectrum of works from symphonic literature.
Danbury Concert Chorus
The Danbury Concert Chorus is a non-auditioned ensemble that performs a variety of choral masterworks including an annual Messiah performed with members of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra.
Danbury Community Orchestra
The Danbury Community Orchestra is a true community orchestra that welcomes young as well as experienced musicians to play together in a supportive and artistically adventurous environment.
Danbury Community Band
The Danbury Community Band performs a wide variety of music from the band repertoire.
Danbury Centre Strings
The Danbury Centre Strings (DCS) provides a challenging, exciting, educational ensemble experience for string players.
Chamber Music Intensive
Our program offers an opportunity for string players (violin, viola, cello and bass), ages 15 and up to play chamber music in a non-competitive setting.
Summer Bands
Summer Bands offers participants at all levels the opportunity to play staples from the concert band and jazz band repertoire as well as the opportunity to learn a new instrument and for participants at a beginner level.
Summer Strings
Summer Strings offers participants the opportunity to perform in large ensembles and chamber music groups and to learn fiddle tunes.
Nutcracker Ballet
2023 Audition Registration is open!
This wonderful Danbury tradition has been presented by the Danbury Music Centre for over 50 years. Featuring over 200 dancers, it showcases talented dancers from the greater Danbury area.
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Support & Get Involved
There are multiple ways to support the Danbury Music Centre.
We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
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