Events
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WPS Auditions: Second Bassoon
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesWPS Auditions on Monday, June 1, 2026 for the following vacancies for the 2026-2027 Season: Second Bassoon
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2026-2027 Season Tickets On Sale June 15
26-27 Season! New subscriptions and single tickets on sale starting June 15. Secure your favorite seat and be in the room where the music happens in the 2026-2027 season!
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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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WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sep. 2 & 3
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesAnnouncing auditions for the 26-27 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony, September 2 & 3 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
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WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sep. 2 & 3
Western Piedmont Symphony 243 Third Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesAnnouncing auditions for the 26-27 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony, September 2 & 3 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
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Foothills Pops: Symphony of the Shire
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United StatesExperience the unforgettable music of fantasy films and games, featuring favorites from The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and more.
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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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Masterworks: Mystic Horizons
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesGrammy Award-winning tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das is internationally acclaimed for blending the rich traditions of Indian classical music with innovative collaborations that captivate audiences around the world.
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Masterworks: Handel’s Messiah
St. Luke's United Methodist Church 52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, United StatesExperience Handel's Messiah as it was meant to be heard, featuring The Symphony Singers and a historically informed Baroque performance in the intimate setting of St. Luke's United Methodist Church.
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Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United StatesCelebrate the season with festive favorites, cherished holiday classics, and an electrifying tribute to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra featuring guitarist Matt Sickels.
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SAVE THE DATE! 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.