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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sep. 2 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 26-27 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nSeptember 2 & 3\, 2026 | 4:30-7:30 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. \nQuestions and futher information: (828) 324-8603 | ops@wpsymphony.org
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-fall-auditions-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony-sep-2-3/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Screening of THE NEVERENDING STORY with Footcandle Film Society
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the music of a beloved fantasy classic! \nAhead of our 62nd Season opening concert\, FOOTHILLS POPS: SYMPHONY OF THE SHIRE\, join Western Piedmont Symphony and Footcandle Film Society for a special screening of THE NEVERENDING STORY at the Carolina Theater. \n📅 Wednesday\, September 2\n⏰ 7:00 p.m. \nAfter the film\, stick around for a conversation with Footcandle founder Alan Jackson about the movie and WPS Music Director Matthew Troy about the music. You’ll even hear selections from THE NEVERENDING STORY performed live by Western Piedmont Symphony at SYMPHONY OF THE SHIRE on September 12! \nAdmission is just $5 at the door and FREE for Footcandle Film Society members. \nSee the film. Discover the music. Then hear it come to life with the orchestra! 🎶 \n\n\nEvent Partner
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/behind-the-music-screening-of-the-neverending-story-with-footcandle-film-society/
LOCATION:Carolina Theater\, 222 1st Ave NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foothills Pops,Special Events,Western Piedmont Symphony
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SUMMARY:WPS Youth Orchestras Fall Auditions (Debut Strings and Youth Symphony) Sep. 2 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Announcing auditions for the 26-27 Season for our two Youth Orchestras: Debut Strings and the Youth Symphony. \nGenerous Scholarships Available! \nSeptember 2 & 3\, 2026 | 4:30-7:30 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. \nQuestions and futher information: (828) 324-8603 | ops@wpsymphony.org
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/wps-youth-orchestras-fall-auditions-debut-strings-and-youth-symphony-sep-2-3/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Western Piedmont Symphony\, 243 Third Ave NE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Orchestras
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SUMMARY:Foothills Pops: Symphony of the Shire
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an epic musical adventure with SYMPHONY OF THE SHIRE\, featuring beloved music from The Lord of the Rings\, Harry Potter\, Game of Thrones\, Hook\, World of Warcraft\, Chronicles of Narnia\, and more. Western Piedmont Symphony brings these iconic worlds to life in a fantasy-filled evening of excitement\, nostalgia\, and wonder. Costumes\, cosplay\, and Renaissance-inspired attire are encouraged.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/foothills-pops-symphony-of-the-shire/
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:SIDE/SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Live music is coming to downtown Hickory! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Western Piedmont Symphony chamber ensembles and friends for SIDE/SHOW on Thursday\, Sept. 17. This FREE event is part of the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl\, sponsored by the City of Hickory.
URL:https://wpsymphony.org/event/side-show-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Hickory\, 246 Union Square NW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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