DOSNY
About DOSNY
An orchestra for musicians of every profession.
Our Mission
At the Doctors' Orchestral Society of New York (DOSNY), we cultivate an enriching musical community for amateur and nonprofessional musicians. Embracing the belief that "Music Heals," our volunteer musicians offer free concerts in New York City, striving to make the transformative power of music accessible to all.
Since 1938
Celebrating 88 seasons
Founded in 1938 by physicians under the direction of Ignatz Waghalter, DOSNY has grown into an intergenerational ensemble of approximately 60 volunteer musicians. Our members come from healthcare, education, law, engineering, finance, the arts, and other professions, united by a love of orchestral music.
Our volunteer musicians present three orchestral concert programs each season. All concerts are free and open to the public. Our repertoire combines orchestral masterworks with contemporary and less frequently performed music.
Over its history, DOSNY has performed at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and community venues across New York City. We also perform for benefits and bring chamber ensembles to older adults in senior centers and assisted-living facilities.
Leadership
Meet our Music Director and Conductor
Tomo Matsuo
Music Director and Conductor
Tomo Matsuo is a conductor and entrepreneur whose work spans the arts, technology, and finance. He serves as Music Director and Conductor of both the World Civic Orchestra and the Doctors’ Orchestral Society of New York.
Previously Music Director of the 92nd Street Y Orchestra, he has led performances at venues such as Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, and the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya. His programming blends core orchestral repertoire with contemporary voices, recently highlighting works by Kevin Puts, Gregory Vajda, and Robert Sirota, whose 212: Symphony No. 1 he led in its Asia premiere.
In parallel, Tomo is the founder and CEO of AdvanceIQ.ai, a portfolio and risk intelligence platform serving the private credit and lending markets. He has held senior executive roles in global lending, payments, and SaaS, and pioneered nontraditional financing models in Japan. He also serves on the board of Sandbox Percussion, a GRAMMY®-nominated ensemble known for redefining contemporary percussion, and on the Alumni Council of the Yale School of Music.
The people behind DOSNY
Our Leadership
Board
Charles Shafran
President
Charissa Smith
Treasurer
Karen Claman
Terry Schwadron
Artistic Staff
Tomo Matsuo
Music Director & Conductor
Jun-Davinci Choi
Assistant Conductor
Get Involved
Play with us, or help us play
Musicians
Musicians of every profession are welcome. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:15–9:45 p.m., at the High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W 24th Street.
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