Our highest priority is to provide our guests with a "Nova experience" that’s beyond all expectations, beginning with the ticket purchase

We think of our 35+ professional musicians as actors on a stage: Stars. With an edge.

Maestro Pak and our musicians personally greet guests at every performance

Maestro Pak and our musicians mingle with guests after the performance

Orchestra Nova is the only resident arts organization at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall

We host the popular "Music Bee" competition every spring when 150 elementary school finalists (in teams of five, selected from the 6000+ participants) from San Diego County schools compete

Our program book reads like a richly designed magazine, full of beautiful pictures and fascinating articles

Students and educators can attend any of our Classics Nova concerts for $10

Parking is free at all of our venues