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SUMMARY:Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTwo shows: 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.\nTickets and more information: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/33372/forum-at-leesmcrae-college
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/summer-concerts-at-forum-at-lees-mcrae-college/2025-06-30/1/
LOCATION:Hayes Auditorium\, 191 Main St. W\, Banner Elk\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer Concerts
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE-Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Artist\nJeffrey Biegel\, piano \nProgram\nHailstork\, A.               Symphony No. 1 \nBoyer\, P.                     Rhapsody in Red\, White\, and Blue* \n*North Carolina Premiere: Rhapsody National Initiative \nJeffrey Biegel\, piano \nGershwin                    Rhapsody in Blue \nJeffrey Biegel\, piano \nRavel                           Bolero \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change. \n  \nCONCERT SPONSORS\n \nGUEST ARTIST SPONSORS\nSandra Pait Clay and George Clay\, III \n  \nThe new date for Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue will be Saturday\, June 7\, 2025.Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene upon our community and the greater Western North Carolina region\, we have made the decision to postpone the next week’s Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue concert\, originally scheduled for Saturday. October 12. The well-being and safety of our musicians\, patrons\, staff\, and community partners is the priority at this time. 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-rhapsody-in-blue/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras: Auditions for 25-26 Debut Strings and Youth Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nSaturday\, May 31st\, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nSunday\, June 1st\, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nAudition times will be sent to the email addresses you sign up with in the weeks before the audition. \nAuditions will be held in the Community Rehearsal Room of the SALT Block (243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601). You will enter and check-in at the Western Piedmont Symphony office just down the hall. \nAudition information\, how to sign up for a time\, and repertoire can be found here: https://wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras/
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-auditions-for-25-26-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras: Auditions for 25-26 Debut Strings and Youth Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nSaturday\, May 31st\, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nSunday\, June 1st\, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nAudition times will be sent to the email addresses you sign up with in the weeks before the audition. \nAuditions will be held in the Community Rehearsal Room of the SALT Block (243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601). You will enter and check-in at the Western Piedmont Symphony office just down the hall. \nAudition information\, how to sign up for a time\, and repertoire can be found here: https://wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras/
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-auditions-for-25-26-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: WPS Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nHear 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 sale. \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Piedmont Symphony,Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Mozart and the Mandolin
DESCRIPTION:Hear the sounds of spring and joy in the exciting mandolin concerto\, From the Blue Ridge\, performed by composer and Bluegrass mandolin player Jeff Midkiff. The concert opens with the lighthearted Overture to La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) by Rossini and Mozart’s popular and joyous “Jupiter” Symphony. \nFeatured Artist\nJeff Midkiff \nProgram\nRossini                        Overture to La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) \nMidkiff\, J.                    Mandolin Concerto\, “From the Blue Ridge” \nJeff Midkiff\, mandolin \nMozart                        Symphony No. 41 in C major\, K. 551\, “Jupiter” \n  \nCONCERT SPONSORS\nCENTURY FURNITURE \nTHE KENNETH K. and SUZANNE G> MILLHOLLAND ENDOWMENT FUND \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-mozart-and-the-mandolin/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foothills Pops: What's Goin' On: Music of Disco and Motown
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to groove tonight! Western Piedmont Symphony and the Jeans ‘N Classics Band returns to perform the timeless pop hits of the Disco and Motown eras\, from the 1970s to now. Hits such as “What’s Goin’ On\,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg\,” “My Girl\,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love\,” “The Hustle\,” If I Can’t Have You\,” “Stayin’ Alive\,” “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love\,” and more. \nFeatured Artist:\nJeans ‘n Classics Band \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change. \nCONCERT SPONSORS\n \n \nSERIES SPONSORS
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/foothills-pops-whats-goin-on-music-of-disco-and-motown/
LOCATION:J.E. Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foothills Pops,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Gamelan-A Balinese Percussion Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Gamelan-a Balinese percussion orchestra. Experience the shimmering\, mystical\, vibrant music of Southeast Asia featuring more than 30 traditional instruments\, musicians\, and dancers from the Sekaa Gong Mandala Giri (Appalachian State University-Hayes School of Music) and the Gamelan Giri Murti (WFU School of Music) ensembles. \nWatch a sneak peek of Cendrawasih\, Gamelan Giri Murti \nConcert Sponsor\n \n  \nPresented in partnership with L.A.T.E. hours at Hickory Museum of Art\n \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/crossroads-gamelan-percussion-orchestra/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T220000
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SUMMARY:A Beach Music Birthday Party Celebration
DESCRIPTION:WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY presents \nBeach Music Birthday Party celebrating our 60th anniversary!\nWe’re taking it back to the classic sounds of 1964-1965 with The Chairmen of the Board for a night of music\, dancing\, and fun memories. \n \n1999 inductees into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame \nAll tickets after Feb. 14: $140 per person (single ticket general admission) \nReserved Table of 8: $1\,500 \nEach ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres courtesy Cranford Hospitality\,\ncomplimentary wine and beer\, cash bar\, live music\, and dancing! \nDress Code: Beach Party \n*Beach Music Birthday Party is the annual fundraiser event supporting\nWestern Piedmont Symphony. Tickets must be purchased in advance: no door sales.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/a-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:74 South at Moretz Mills\, 74 Eighth Street SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala,Special Events,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T213000
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Symphony Swings
DESCRIPTION:The Clarinet Queen of New Orleans: Dr. Doreen J. Ketchens! You’ve seen her on Instagram\, now see her live in concert with the Western Piedmont Symphony! \nDoreen Ketchens live on Jimmy Kimmel performing When the Saints! \nA night of classic American jazz music featuring one of the greatest clarinetists alive\, known as the Louis Armstrong of the clarinet\, Doreen Ketchens\, performing jazz swing music with the Western Piedmont Symphony. Also on the program is Soul Force by award-winning composer Jessie Montgomery\, Three Dance Episodes from On the Town by Bernstein\, and the musical mural of African-American history told through music\, Ellington’s Black\, Brown\, and Beige Suite. \nFeatured Artist\nDoreen Ketchens \nProgram\nMontgomery\, J.         Soul Force \nBernstein                    On the Town: Three Dance Episodes \nEllington                     Black\, Brown\, and Beige: Suite \nVarious                       American Jazz and Swing \n(“St. Louis Blues\,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee\,” “Caravan\,” “Amazing Grace\,” “Basin Street Blues\,” and more) \nDr. Doreen J. Ketchens\, clarinet and vocals \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change. \n  \nPartners and Sponsors\n \n \nLYNN AND CHIP YOUNG \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-symphony-swings/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: The Rite of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony celebrates its orchestral artistic breadth and depth with the sensational Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)\, Stravinsky’s musical choreographic work celebrating the return of spring and the renewal of the earth in primal rhythms and rituals of dance. Also on the program is Debussy’s Syrinx for solo flute\, the unforgettable film music from Psycho by B. Herrmann\, and the musical fantasia Night on Bald Mountain by Mussorgsky. \nProgram\nDebussy                      Syrinx\, L. 129 \nHerrmann                  Psycho: A Narrative for String Orchestra \nMussorgsky               Night on Bald Mountain \nStravinsky                  The Rite of Spring \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-the-rite-of-spring/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T203244Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Valves and Keys Trio
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina artists David Dash\, trumpet; Maria Serkin\, horn; and Alison Gagnon\, piano\, perform poetic works by female composers Dorothy Gates\, Whitney George\, Cecilia McDowall\, and Amy Beach. \n  \nPresented in partnership with L.A.T.E. hours at Hickory Museum of Art\n \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/crossroads-valves-and-keys-trio/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Fall 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. \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-fall-concert/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Orchestras
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T193000
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SUMMARY:Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s favorite seasonal concert is back for an evening of classic Christmas songs\, seasonal movie music\, electrifying holiday pops\, and winter music classics. The region’s best way to start your holiday season! Concessions open at 6:30 p.m.; the magical music begins at 7:30 p.m. At J.E. Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd.\, in Lenoir\, NC. \nCLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS\nFeatured Artist: Matt Sickles\, electric guitar \n \nSERIES SPONSORS\n \n \n  \nCONCERT SPONSORS\nAnonymous Angel \n \nPARTNER SPONSORS\n \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/foothills-pops-holiday-spectacular-2024/
LOCATION:J.E. Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foothills Pops,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T183000
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SUMMARY:Sight + Sound Film Series with Hickory Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony + Hickory Museum of Art present Sight + Sound Film Series\, featuring a great collaboration of symphony and metal rock captured on film. \nThe HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern\, popular music talent such as Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense”\, U2 “Rattle & Hum”\, and many others. Big screen\, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium. \nContact HMA at 828-327-8576\, ext 201 for more information on the titles selected.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/sight-sound-film-series-with-hickory-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T210000
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Viola Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Piano and violas come together in a lush program highlighting the dark\, rich voice of the viola! Works Brahms\, Bridge\, and more. \nFeatured Artists: Scott Rawls\, viola; Kimberly Sparr\, viola; James Douglass\, piano \n  \nConcert Sponsors\nDr. Randy Fisher and Dr. Ann Joslyn \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/crossroads-viola-celebration/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240706T184008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T184008Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Family Concert: Robots\, Machines\, and Music!
DESCRIPTION:Discover musical adventures of live symphonic music and explore where music and science meet in a concert of fun and familiar music and songs. \nActivities begin at 2:00 p.m.\, the music begins at 3:00 p.m. \nPresented in partnership with Catawba Science Center and Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind and the Machine. \n  \nPartners\n \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/discovery-family-concert-robots-machines-and-music/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discovery Family Concerts,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240705T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T195551Z
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
DESCRIPTION:The first four notes say it all: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Also on the program of “The Three Bs” is a Baroque power play of three on three\, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3\, and the doubly demanding Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello featuring Misha Keylin\, violin\, and WPS principal cellist Samuel Magill. \nFeatured Artists\nMisha Keylin\, violin \nSamuel Magill\, cello \nProgram\nBach                            Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 \nBrahms                       Double Concerto in A minor\, op.102 \nMisha Keylin\, violin; Samuel Magill\, cello \nBeethoven                  Symphony No. 5 in C minor\, op.67 \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-beethovens-fifth-symphony/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20241023T235934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T002300Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Screening of PSYCHO with Footcandle Film Society
DESCRIPTION:Come see Alfred Hitchcock’s original classic horror film PSYCHO at the Carolina Theater in Downtown Hickory on Wednesday night\, October 30th\, at 7:00pm!\n\nThe Footcandle Film Society and the Western Piedmont Symphony are proud to co-host this Halloween-time film screening. Alan Jackson with the film society and the Symphony’s Music Director Matthew Troy will be on hand to talk about the film and\, more specifically\, it’s music as we get ready for WPS’ January 25th concert featuring music from the film by composer Bernard Herrmann.\n\nTickets are $5.00 at the door\, but this screening is free to all current Footcandle Film Society members.\nEvent Partner
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/behind-the-music-screening-of-psycho-with-footcandle-film-society/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240804T194802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T181213Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Martha Bassett’s Quinteto Brasil
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina singer/songwriter Martha Bassett and her Quinteto Brasil present a night of bossa nova standards and new arrangements such as Desafinado\, Meditation\, One Note Samba\, and more. Hear DESAFINADO in live performance of the Martha Bassett Show from The Reeves Theater in Elkin\, North Carolina!\n  \nPresented in partnership with L.A.T.E. hours at Hickory Museum of Art
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/crossroads-martha-bassetts-quinteto-brasil/
LOCATION:Drendel Auditorium\, SALT Block\, 243 3rd Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crossroads,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240706T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T001023Z
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SUMMARY:Side/Show
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. In conjunction with Downtown Hickory’s Art Crawl. \n  \nLocations\n \nArtists\n     \nSponsors and Partners\n \n \n \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/side-show/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T180039Z
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SUMMARY:Foothills Pops: The Music of John Williams
DESCRIPTION:Get 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! \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/foothills-pops-the-music-of-john-williams/
LOCATION:J.E. Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foothills Pops,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T191435Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Section Violin\, Section Cello
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony announces auditions on Sunday\, September 8\, 2024\, for the following vacancies: \nSECTION VIOLIN\nSECTION CELLO\nAudition date: Sunday\, September 8\, 2024 \nApplication deadline: Friday\, August 30\, 2024 \nHow to apply: Send a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Orchestra Personnel Manager David Allen: 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 \n  \nAudition repertoire and information: \nWPS Audition Materials-Section Violin 2024 \nWPS Audition Materials-Section Cello 2024 \n  \nNo phone calls\, please. \nOnly highly qualified candidates should apply. \nThe winning candidate must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. before an offer of contract is made. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is a regional professional per-service orchestra.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-auditions-section-violin-cello/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240628T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T193017Z
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SUMMARY:Debut Strings and Youth Symphony Auditions for 24-25
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony Youth Orchestras (WPSYO) will hold auditions for the 24-25 season on Saturday\, September 7. \nDebut Strings is an auditioned string orchestra generally comprised of developing string players at an intermediate level of music-making. \nYouth Symphony is an auditioned full orchestra\, generally comprised of high school-aged students at an advanced musical level. \nAuditions are required to be considered for either ensemble. \nSign up for an audition time\, download auditions repertoire materials\, and more information available at wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras/ \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/debut-strings-and-youth-symphony-auditions-for-24-25/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Orchestras
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240705T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T192718Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Second Clarinet
DESCRIPTION:Western Piedmont Symphony announces auditions on Sunday\, August 25\, 2024\, for the following vacancies: \nSECOND CLARINET\n  \nAudition date: Sunday\, August 25\, 2024 \nApplication deadline: Friday\, August 16\, 2024 \nHow to apply: Send a one-page performance résumé (.PDF) to WPS Operations and Education Manager Avery Bumgarner: 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 \n  \nAudition repertoire and information: \nWPS Audition Information-Second Clarinet Aug 2024 \n  \nNo phone calls\, please. \nOnly highly qualified candidates should apply. \nThe winning candidate must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A. before an offer of contract is made. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \nWestern Piedmont Symphony is a regional professional per-service orchestra.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-auditions-second-clarinet/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20240422T224221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T185516Z
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SUMMARY:AppSummerFest: An Evening with Natalie Merchant with Western Piedmont Symphony --- SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Tickets on sale at Appalachian Summer Festival. \nAn Evening with Natalie Merchant: Keep Your Courage Tour with live accompaniment by WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY \n\n\n\n\n\n“An artist with a singular voice and vision. Time has only amplified the power of Merchant’s music.” —Mojo \n“One of the most successful and enduring alternative artists to emerge from the eighties intact and uncompromised.” —Vogue \nIn 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. \nMerchant writes in her album’s liner notes\, “The songs contained within this album were written and recorded during the global pandemic that began in the winter of 2019 and is in its fifth wave as I write\, in the autumn of 2022. It has been\, and continues to be\, a period of great flux and fear on every level: global\, national\, communal\, familial\, personal. But this is not an album about the coronavirus or the chaos it caused. For the most part\, this is an album about the human heart.” She continues. “The word ‘courage’ has its root in the Latin word for heart\, cor\, and we see it over and over in many languages: le coeur\, il cuore\, o coração\, el corazón. This is a song cycle that maps the journey of a courageous heart.”
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/appsummerfest-an-evening-with-natalie-merchant-with-western-piedmont-symphony/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers St.\, Boone\, NC\, 28608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Western Piedmont Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T231313Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Principal Trombone\, Third Trumpet
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 24-25 season: \nPrincipal Trombone \nThird Trumpet \n  \nAudition repertoire and more information available at wpsymphony.org/employment/#orchestra-audition \n\n\n\n\n\nAudition Date: Sunday\, June 2\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, May 19\, 2024 \nSend a one-page performance résumé to WPS Orchestra 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-trombone-third-trumpet/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T195718Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions for 24-25
DESCRIPTION:2024-2025 Auditions for the Western Piedmont Symphony Youth Orchestras (WPSYO)\nThe WPSYO is composed of two ensembles: \nDebut Strings is an auditioned string orchestra generally comprised of developing string players at an intermediate level of music-making. \nThe Youth Symphony is an auditioned full orchestra\, generally comprised of high school-aged students at an advance musical level. \n  \nAudition time and date is by sign-up. Find audition repertoire\, requirements\, and how to sign-up at wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras \nWhen: \nFriday\, May 31\, 2024: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, June 1\, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nWhere: \nWestern Piedmont Symphony-Community Rehearsal Room \n243 Third Ave. NE\, Suite #1-N \nHickory\, NC 28601 \n  \nWPS Office is located at the SALT Block in Hickory. Enter at the north side of the block at Third St. NE & Fourth Ave. NE
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-auditions-for-24-25/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Orchestras
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T230028Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Principal Percussion\, Section Percussion
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 24-25 season: \nPrincipal Percussion \nSection Percussion \nAudition repertoire and information available at wpsymphony.org/employment/#orchestra-audition \nAudition Date: Sunday\, May 19\, 2024 \nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, May 5\, 2024 \nSend a one-page performance résumé to WPS Orchestra 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-percussion-section-percussion/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044509
CREATED:20230619T145451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T182824Z
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SUMMARY:Masterworks: Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:🎟️ GET TICKETS 🎟️\nFeatured Artist: Amber Ferenz\, bassoon \nThe 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. \nProgram\nPerttu                 World Premiere: Appalachian Vistas \nFerenz                World Premiere: Kachina \nAmber Ferenz\, bassoon \n— INTERMISSION — \nGrofé                  Grand Canyon Suite \n  \nAbout the Artist: \nAmber Ferenz is a nonbinary bassoonist and composer.  Profoundly inspired by more than a decade of apprenticeship in indigenous medicine ways of the Americas and the magic and mystery of the natural world\, they write lyrical\, evocative pieces that weave together melodies and healing songs gifted by Nature. \n  \nAmber has been commissioned to write for solo bassoon\, bassoon and piano\, wind quartet\, and bassoon and orchestra.  Their most recent compositions include “Tales From the Grove” and “Unfinished Conversations” for bassoon and piano\, “Wood\, Water\, and Roses: Women’s Medicine for Difficult Times” and “Yellow Poplar with Birdsong” for solo bassoon\, “Tall Tales” for bassoon quartet\, and “Bullfrog Boogie” for contrabassoon octet\, which was featured at the 2022 IDRS Convention.  Commissioned by Winston-Salem based chamber group Elektra Winds\, their first wind quartet “These Four Directions” was an official selection for performance at the 2022 Music By Women Festival in Columbus\, Mississippi.   TrevCo Music publishes their growing catalogue. \n  \nTheir composition “Songs for Wicked Children” for bassoon and piano featuring bassoonist Eric Van der Veer Varner was released as part of the album Compostela on the MSR Classics label in late 2022. \n  \nAmber received their Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts\, and their Master of Fine Arts in Western Orchestral Performance from the California Institute of the Arts.  They teach bassoon at Gardner-Webb University and are a founding member of Elektra Winds and Queen City Winds\, and serve as second bassoonist with the Asheville Symphony.  Amber is also the contrabassoonist and interim orchestra librarian for the Greensboro Symphony\, a frequent sub with the Charlotte Symphony\, and the Camp Coordinator for the Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp since 2007 at the invitation of Mark Popkin. \n 
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/masterworks-landscapes/
LOCATION:P.E. Monroe Auditorium\, LRU\, 775 6th St NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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