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  • NEW DATE-Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue

    P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    SEASON 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.

    $20 – $50
  • Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College

    Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
    Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Western 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 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/33372/forum-at-leesmcrae-college

    $12 – $40
  • Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College

    Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
    Hayes Auditorium 191 Main St. W, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Western 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 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets and more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/33372/forum-at-leesmcrae-college

    $12 – $40
  • WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Fri., Sep. 5

    Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    Announcing 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 States

    Announcing 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 Auditions: Principal Bassoon

    Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    WPS Auditions on Sunday, September 7, 2025 for the following vacancies for the 25-26 Season: Principal Bassoon

  • Foothills Pops: The Music of Pink Floyd

    J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

    Experience 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!

    $33 – $58
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