Events
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WPS Auditions: Principal Viola, Associate Principal Second Violin, Section Violin
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWPS Auditions on September 7, 2025 for the following vacancies for the 25-26 Season: Principal Viola, Associate Principal Second Violin, Section Violin
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Foothills Pops: The Music of Pink Floyd
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United StatesExperience the epic soundscapes of The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon as Jeans 'N Classics Band joins Western Piedmont Symphony for a powerful tribute to Pink Floyd's greatest hits - live, in concert!
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SIDE/SHOW
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.
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Behind the Music: Screening of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN with Footcandle Film Society
Carolina Theater 222 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC, United StatesGo behind the music of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN with Western Piedmont Symphony and Footcandle Film Society. Before the movie, WPS Music Director Matthew Troy shares the secrets to the chills and thrills of the iconic film score in conversation with Footcandle Film Society founder Alan Jackson.
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Masterworks: Elemental Music
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesExperience an inspiring evening with Maestro Matthew Troy and the Western Piedmont Symphony as they explore the powerful connection between humanity and nature. Elemental Music brings the natural world to life through vivid orchestral works—featuring birdsong, pastoral scenes, and the forces of creation. From haunting to hopeful, this program invites you to reflect on the elements that shape our world and ourselves.
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Beyond the Instrument: Finding Joy in Your Creative Life
Keiser Community Room, SALT Block 231 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesJoin Masterworks guest artist, life coach, and internationally acclaimed musician Ashley Hall-Tighe on Thursday, Nov. 20 (4:00–5:30 p.m.) at the Keiser Community Room, SALT Block, for Beyond the Instrument—a free, interactive workshop on creativity, resilience, and joy, open to all.
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Behind the Music Pre-Concert Conversation – Masterworks: Italian Inspirations
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesGet Behind the Music on Saturday, November 22. Join Music Director Matthew Troy for a pre-concert conversation about the composer and works featured on Masterworks: Italian Inspirations.
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Masterworks: Italian Inspirations
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesA musical journey of music inspired by classical, romantic Italy, featuring works by Bach, Pärt, Sammartini, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. Featured artist Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpet.
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Foothills Pops: The Magic of Christmas
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United StatesCelebrate the season with a joyful, family-friendly concert featuring beloved holiday classics and music from festive favorites from A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frozen, Sleigh Ride, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and more! Come experience the region's best way to start your holiday season!
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SOLD OUT! WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesHear our young artists in performance! Both Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony will perform works from the classical repertoire.
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CoMMA presents The Magic of Christmas
CoMMA 401 S. College St., Morganton, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony returns to CoMMA Performing Arts Center on December 17. Everyone's favorite holiday concert is coming back to CoMMA for an evening of holiday songs and winter music classics! Experience The Magic of Christmas with the Western Piedmont Symphony, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina.
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Canceled Masterworks: Romantic Masters
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesAn evening of classical music new and familiar, featuring Sibelius's Violin Concerto, a work of supreme virtuosity and eloquent, beautiful musical storytelling.
$20 – $58