Crossroads: Hank, Pattie and The Current with WPS Maestro’s Quartet
The Premier 109 11th St NW, Hickory, United StatesNEW LOCATION! North Carolina's Bluegrass-American juggernaut Hank, Pattie, and The Current. Hard-hitting bluegrass pickers who moonlight as symphonic classical musicians. Special guests the WPS Maestro's Quartet.
Masterworks: Landscapes
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesThe symphony’s flagship classical series concludes with two WORLD PREMIERES: Kachina, by Amber Ferenz, and a commission for orchestra of music inspired by the foothills region by American composer Daniel Perttu. Grofé’s picturesque Grand Canyon Suite closes the series.
WPS Auditions: Principal Percussion, Section Percussion
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWPS Auditions on May 19, 2024, for the following vacancies for the 24-25 Season: Principal Percussion, Section Percussion
WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions for 24-25
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States24-25 Auditions for Western Piedmont Symphony Youth Orchestras (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) are happening May 31 and June 1, 2024.
WPS Auditions: Principal Trombone, Third Trumpet
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWPS Auditions on June 2, 2024, for the following vacancies for the 24-25 Season: Principal Trombone, Third Trumpet
AppSummerFest: An Evening with Natalie Merchant with Western Piedmont Symphony — SOLD OUT!
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St., Boone, NC, United StatesIn celebration of her ninth studio album, Keep Your Courage, ’80s superstar singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant comes to Boone, accompanied by Hickory, NC’s Western Piedmont Symphony.
WPS Auditions: Second Clarinet
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony announces auditions on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the following vacancies: SECOND CLARINET Audition date: Sunday, August 25, 2024 Application deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024 How to apply: Send a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Operations and Education Manager Avery Bumgarner: [email protected] Auditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony…
Debut Strings and Youth Symphony Auditions for 24-25
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony Youth Orchestras (WPSYO) will hold auditions for the 24-25 season on Saturday, September 7. WPSYO ensembles include Debut Strings and Youth Symphony.
WPS Auditions: Section Violin, Section Cello
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony announces auditions on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for the following vacancies: SECTION VIOLIN and SECTION CELLO. Audition date: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Application deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024
Foothills Pops: The Music of John Williams
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United StatesGet your light sabers ready for a night of the most famous and beloved film scores of John Williams, including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Superman, Harry Potter, and more!
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Downtown Hickory 246 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC, United StatesJoin the Western Piedmont Symphony chamber ensembles and friends for FREE live music experiences. Happening in downtown Hickory in partnership with the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl. Sponsored by the City of Hickory.
Crossroads: Martha Bassett’s Quinteto Brasil
Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesThe Crossroads Concert series opens with North Carolina singer/songwriter Martha Bassett and her Quinteto Brasil presenting a night of bossa nova standards and new arrangements such as Desafinado, Meditation, One Note Samba, and more.