Concert of the String Orchestra Founded by the Pupils of Mr. Bernard Sinsheimer The ensemble in this performance appeared in the concert program as entered in the title for this event. Per an article dated January 17, 1900 in the Musical Courier, the name was officially changed to Amateur String Orchestra of New York "so that students who are not pupils of Mr. Sinsheimer's may have the opportunity oj joining." "Amateur String Orchestra." Musical Courier 40.3 (1900): 14. Google Books. Web. 27 July 2016. symphony orchestra performance student performance 1900-04-18T20:15:00