National Symphony Orchestra (Dominican Republic)
The National Symphony Orchestra was officially created on August 5, 1941. Nevertheless, its history can be traced to the beginning of the 20th century, when under the initiative of Juan Bautista Alfonseca, the Octet of the Youth Casino was founded in Santo Domingo.
National Schools Symphony Orchestra
It was founded in 1995 and has several distinguished patrons including Patrick Doyle and Sir John Eliot Gardiner.