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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear our young artists in performance! Both Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony will perform works from the classical repertoire. \nThe Western Piedmont Symphony Youth Orchestras (Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony) are an integral member of the Western Piedmont Symphony family and are a rigorous part of the cultural fabric of the community. The WPSYO program cultivates artistic growth of its members through enriching orchestral experiences. \nSeating is reserved/assigned. Highly recommend purchasing tickets before the concert. This show is always sold out. \nVouchers not accepted on day-of-show door sales. \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change. \n  \nCONCERT SPONSORS\nAnn Joslyn and Randy Fisher
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-spring-concert-2/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\n\nGOLDMARK • Overture to Sakuntala\nBIZET • L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1\nSTEINER • Casablanca Suite\nSAINT-SAËNS • Piano Concerto No. 5\, “Egyptian”\n\nFEATURED ARTIST\nSheng Cai is an acclaimed Canadian pianist praised for his expressive depth and virtuosity. He has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras worldwide\, including the Toronto Symphony\, Shanghai Symphony\, and Philharmonie Südwestfalen. A passionate interpreter of both standard and rare repertoire\, his performances and recordings have earned international critical acclaim for their color\, clarity\, and power. \nCONCERT SPONSORS: \n \n     Chip & Lynn Young
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-musical-wanderlust/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Principal Tuba
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 season: \nPrincipal Tuba \nAudition repertoire and information available at: wpsymphony.org/employment/auditions-principal-tuba/ \nAudition Date: Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \nSend a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Personnel Manager: pm@wpsymphony.org \nAuditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony Offices at the SALT Block \n243 Third Ave. NE.\, Suite 1-N\, Hickory\, NC 28601
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-auditions-principal-tuba/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Third Trumpet
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 season: \nThird Trumpet \nAudition repertoire and information available at: wpsymphony.org/employment/auditions-third-trumpet/ \nAudition Date: Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \nSend a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Personnel Manager: pm@wpsymphony.org \nAuditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony Offices at the SALT Block \n243 Third Ave. NE.\, Suite 1-N\, Hickory\, NC 28601
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-auditions-third-trumpet/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Second Bassoon
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 season: \nSecond Bassoon \nAudition repertoire and information available at: wpsymphony.org/employment/auditions-second-bassoon/ \nAudition Date: Monday\, June 1\, 2026 \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, May 22\, 2026 \nSend a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Operations & Education Manager: ops@wpsymphony.org. \nAuditions will be held at: Western Piedmont Symphony Offices at the SALT Block \n243 Third Ave. NE.\, Suite 1-N\, Hickory\, NC 28601
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-auditions-second-bassoon/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Pops Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College 5:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony returns to the High Country for an evening of classic American music from films and songs to patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College.\n\nTickets info for 5:00 p.m. show:\nwww.etix.com
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/american-pops-summer-concerts-at-forum-at-lees-mcrae-college/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lees-McRae College":MAILTO:forum@lmc.edu
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SUMMARY:American Pops Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College 7:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony returns to the High Country for an evening of classic American music from films and songs to patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College.\n\nTickets info for 7:30 p.m. show:\nwww.etix.com
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/american-pops-summer-concerts-at-forum-at-lees-mcrae-college-730-p-m-2/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
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