Gateway City Orchestra entered into the symphonic classical music scene in 2021 as the North Worcester County Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was founded on the principles of access to classical, pop, jazz, musical theatre, and other genres of music to culturally enrich the lives of the Twin City area and the region that surrounds it. The principal goal of the organization is to make this music accessible to everyone at an affordable cost. We believe that everyone, child or adult should be exposed to and enriched by the volumes of music that have been created by bold composers of the past and new and emerging artists. Gateway City Orchestra is tax-exempt under IRS code of Section 501 (c)(3) and registered as a public charity in the Commonwealth.

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to concerts.  See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.