The WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA was founded in August 2015 to serve the communities of Washington Heights and Upper Manhattan, envisioning an affordable, outstanding neighborhood concert experience where new listeners and seasoned concert-goers alike feel welcomed and inspired.

Over the past six years, under the direction composer/conductor Chris Whittaker, the WHCO has produced chamber music, solo recitals, jazz, dance, and orchestra concerts all for free or low cost to the audience. WHCO strives to be a place that connects great art across genres and cultures and reconnects people in community. Core to WHCO’s mission is an experience that celebrates diversity, inspires civic engagement, and enriches lives.

The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra is comprised of local, professional musicians who make uptown their home. Among other outlets, WHCO have been listed in the New York Times’ "Today," TimeOut NY's “Critics Pick,” and Gothamist's "Best Things to Do in NYC this Weekend." WHCO’s programming has been hailed as “consistently fresh.” Learn more about the orchestra at www.washingtonheightsorchestra.org.