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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Fri.\, Sep. 5
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nFriday\, September 5\, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, September 6\, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nAudition information\, how to sign up for a time\, and audition requirements and repertoire can be found here: wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras \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.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-auditions-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony-sep5/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sat.\, Sep. 6
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 25-26 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nFriday\, September 5\, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, September 6\, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nAudition information\, how to sign up for a time\, and audition requirements and repertoire can be found here: wpsymphony.org/youthorchestras \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.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-auditions-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony-sat-sep-6/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Principal Bassoon
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 25-26 season: \nPrincipal Bassoon \nAudition repertoire and information available at: wpsymphony.org/employment/auditions-principal-bassoon \nAudition Date: Sunday\, September 7\, 2025 \nApplication Deadline: August 29\, 2025 \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-bassoon/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:WPS Auditions: Principal Viola\, Associate Principal Second Violin\, Section Violin
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the following vacancies for the 25-26 season: \nPrincipal Viola \nAssociate Principal Second Violin \nSection Violin \nAudition repertoire and information available at wpsymphony.org/employment/ \nAudition Date: Sunday\, September 7\, 2025 \nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, August 29\, 2025 \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-viola-associate-principal-second-violin-section-violin/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:Foothills Pops: The Music of Pink Floyd
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFeatured Artist:\nJeans ‘n Classics Band \n  \nSERIES SPONSORS\n \n  \n \n  \n  \nNote: programs\, artists\, venues\, prices\, and dates subject to change.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/foothills-pops-the-music-of-pink-floyd/
LOCATION:J.E. Broyhill Civic Center\, 1913 Hickory Blvd\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
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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. Sponsored by the City of Hickory. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nHICKORY WINE SHOPPE \n\nWPS Maestro’s Quartet\nRJ Wohlman\, violin\nAngela Allen\, violin\nMatthew Troy\, viola\nEvan Richey\, cello \nString quartet performing classical chamber music and pop songs.  \n\n\n\nCRESCENT MOON CAFE\n \nMOD Quartet\nAvery Bumgarner\nDylan Ward\nBenjamin Still\nCaleb Carpenter \nUp tempo classical quartet music arranged for saxophone\, plus new music written for a saxophone quartet (soprano\, alto\, tenor\, baritone) \n\n\n\nBARLEY MARKET\n\nSonos Auros\nSamuel Magill\, cello\nLucien Rinaldo\, flute\nGrace Wepner Ludtke\, harp \nSonos Auros translates as “golden sounds\,” an otherworldly duo performing chamber music arranged for cello and harp. \n \n\n\nCOMMSCOPE STAGE\n\nBob Sinclair and the Big Deals\nMolly Barrett\nTim Gallagher\nBob Sinclair\nAaron Ramsey \nOriginal front porch swing music played by happy people. Refreshing\, unpredictable\, and quirky Americana music featuring mandolin\, fiddle\, bass\, and guitar. \n\n\n\nSPONSORS
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/side-show-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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