76th Annual Tony Awards | CBS

The Sinfonietta was honored to feature a number of opening soloists on the 2023 Tony Awards, which was created, arranged, and orchestrated by Sinfonietta founder Macy Schmidt.

Hosted by Ariana DeBose, the ceremony was entirely unscripted, with the innovative opening dance overture showcasing the power of storytelling through dance and music, as well as honoring the neighborhood of Washington Heights, home to this year’s Tony Awards venue the United Palace.

Featured instrumentalists provided by the Sinfonietta include Tia Fuller on saxophone, Julie Acosta on trumpet, and Négah Santos on congas.