months later After a great deal of planning and fundraising, The Cleveland Orchestra's inaugural concert was performed on December 11, 1918, at Grays Armory.

Three events occurred in 1921 that proved significant in the orchestra's early development:
* The ensemble presented its inaugural children's concert, which began a long-standing tradition of performing for young people from local schools.
* The Women's Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra was founded, a group which focused largely