Auditions: Showcase Your Talent!
Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College 700 College Place, Williamsport, PA, United StatesWilliamsport Symphony Orchestra Announces Auditions for the 2024-2025 Season We are excited to announce auditions for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Auditions are by appointment only. Positions Available: - Principal Bassoon - Oboe 2/English horn -…
Fate and Destiny – Season Opener
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesThe concert begins with Beethoven's powerful "Overture to Egmont," a piece renowned for its dramatic narrative and emotional depth. Beethoven composed this overture to accompany Goethe's play "Egmont," capturing the heroic struggle and ultimate triumph of its protagonist. Renowned marimba virtuoso Lee Hinkle will then grace the stage to perform Kevin Puts' captivating Marimba Concerto.…
WSYO & WSJS
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesMark your calendars for Sunday, November 10th, 2024, and get ready to be swept away by the incredible talent of our young musicians of the Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra. The performance will begin at 4:00 PM, taking place at the beautiful Community Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
WSO Billtown Brass Band
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 142 Market Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of spectacular music with the WSO Billtown Brass! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23rd at 5:00 PM, and prepare to be dazzled by an incredible brass performance. It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, enjoying top-notch live music with friends and family. Don't miss this opportunity to…
Magical Holiday Journey
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesJoin the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and maestro Edelstein for a magical holiday journey filled with beloved melodies and festive cheer. With special performances by the WAHS Choir and Williamsport Chamber Choir, this concert promises to delight audiences of all ages. Experience the magic of John Williams' iconic scores from "Home Alone" and "Harry Potter," journeying…
Young Artists Competition
Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College 700 College Place, Williamsport, PA, United StatesYoung musicians meeting the eligibility requirements for this competition may compete for cash awards and the possible opportunity to perform with the orchestra. The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to be a cultural asset to the community by providing quality orchestral music, education, and performance opportunities for regional talent to an ever-expanding audience. For more…
Marvels of Majesty
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesPianist Byeol Kim dazzles as she navigates the intricate passages of Ravel's Piano Concerto, blending classical elegance with jazzy flair. Composed after Ravel's extensive American tour, this concerto reflects his fascination with jazz and his desire to merge it with classical traditions. Feel the exuberant rhythms and infectious energy of Ravel's creation as it sweeps…
Rhythms of Dance!
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesFeel the rhythmic intensity of Ginastera's "Malambo," transporting you to the heart of a Latin American dance floor. Experience the eerie thrill of Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre," depicting midnight skeletons dancing under the moonlight. Let Brahms' lively "Hungarian Dances" sweep you off your feet with their spirited folk melodies. Be mesmerized by the hypnotic crescendo of…
Youth Symphony & Junior Strings Concert
Community Arts Center 220 West 4th Street,, PA, United StatesCelebrate the talent of our young musicians with another captivating performance by the Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Community Arts Center. The Spring concert is on Sunday May 4, 4:00pm at the Community Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.
Romantic Rhapsodies
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesMaestro Edelstein and the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra present an enchanting evening of classical masterpieces. The concert opens with the exuberant energy of Berlioz's "Roman Carnival Overture." Composed to celebrate Roman festivities, this piece dazzles with colorful orchestration and infectious melodies, capturing the spirit of celebration. The program continues with the hauntingly beautiful Violin Concerto by…