Bronx Symphony Orchestra 2141 Muliner Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 http://www.bronxsymphony.com
The Bronx Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1947 as a project of the Walton Community Center under the auspices of the Division of Community Education of the New York City Board of Education. It was originally part of an adult education class, performing free concerts on Friday evenings and occasional Sundays under the baton of Irwin Hoffman. Its members did, however, have other interests: During the 1950s, the orchestra changed its rehearsal night from Tuesday to Thursday so its members wouldn't have to miss Milton Berle.