[1] The ensemble changed its name to Orchestra Nova San Diego in the fall of 2009.
The group had 35 full-time members, with up to 15 additional musicians being added for special occasions and Pops concerts.
Two days before the season was scheduled to open, the first three concerts were cancelled due to an impasse in negotiations with the American Federation of Musicians union.
In December 2012 the ensemble announced that it had filed for liquidation (Chapter 7) bankruptcy.
[5] There was no provision for refunds to people who had purchased tickets, although some other arts organizations offered exchange privileges.