Growing Bolder Community

The Young Composers Challenge is the brainchild of Stephen Goldman, an Orlando philanthropist who is also a trained composer.

Stephen Goldman's talents, dreams, and generosity all led to this story of one very unusual night created by one very remarkable man.

Stephen Goldman was a tech titan who retired in 2000 to begin his "second life" as a composer and philanthropist. He has combined those interests to benefit several organizations including the world renowned Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.