Events
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NEW DATE-Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesSEASON FINALE! Celebrating the centennial of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, pianist Jeffrey Biegel and composer Peter Boyer launched the Rhapsody National Initiative with Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue, a vibrant new work reflecting the American landscape, with the pulse, energy, and beauty of our shared identity as Americans. Western Piedmont Symphony is the only orchestra in North Carolina represented in this national symphonic project. Also on the program is the celebrated masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue, the lyrical and vivid Symphony No. 1 by living composer Adolphus Hailstork, and the mesmerizing Bolero by Ravel.
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Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony returns to the High County for an evening of classic American music from films and songs and patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College. Two shows: 5:00…
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Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesWestern Piedmont Symphony returns to the High County for an evening of classic American music from films and songs and patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College. Two shows: 5:00…
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American Pops Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College 5:00 p.m.
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesWestern 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. Tickets info for…
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American Pops Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College 7:30 p.m.
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesWestern 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. Tickets info for…
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An Appalachian Summer: Heather Headley with the Western Piedmont Symphony
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St., Boone, NC, United StatesTony and Grammy winner Heather Headley, accompanied by Western Piedmont Symphony and a 12-piece choir, performs a selection of popular tunes from the Broadway and pop songbooks.
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WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Fri., Sep. 5
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesAnnouncing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony.
Friday, September 5, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. -
WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sat., Sep. 6
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesAnnouncing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony.
Friday, September 5, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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WPS Auditions: Principal Bassoon
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWPS Auditions on Sunday, September 7, 2025 for the following vacancies for the 25-26 Season: Principal Bassoon
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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.