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The “Real and Surreal”
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United States“Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.” – Rachmaninov Rachmaninov has always been considered the greatest pianist of all time and no pianist can make a real career without mastering his piano concerto No. 3. The flourishing and riveting lines, the lavishing harmonies and colorful orchestration make this…
Raise the Region 2020
Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of north central Pennsylvania region's day of giving - an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. We need your…
A Music Celebration – Reuben Councill, Flute
We are proud to present our first concert of the season featuring our principal flutist, Reuben Councill performing the riveting and exotic flute concerto by the American composer Christopher Rouse. To complete the program, you will certainly enjoy the nature sounds and different moods of the beloved “Pastoral” Symphony by Beethoven and the festive character…
Junior Strings concert
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesHoliday Concert
“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” – Anonymous Join us for another fantastic holiday concert. The winner of the 2021 Young Artists Competition will delight us with another outstanding performance. Great holiday tunes and great fun is…
Love & Romance
To celebrate Valentine's Day, we've handpicked some of the best classical romantic music masterpieces straight from the hearts of the composers. So, whether you're trying to impress your significant other, or planning a grand, over-the-top gesture of your own, discover our selection of the best pieces of classical romantic music we're confident would bring tears…
Heroes & Heroines
Community Arts Center 220 West 4th Street,, PA, United States"The public has an appetite for anything about imagination - anything that is as far away from reality as is creatively possible." - Spielberg Who doesn't love movies?! We have all grown up with so many spectacular characters, and role models; some even impersonated some of them on special occasions with amazing costumes. Although these…
Music from around the world
Let's travel around the world and enjoy the fantastic music that each culture can offer us! From the seductive dances of Latin America to the exquisite tunes from central and eastern Europe you will arrive to America and be immersed in some of the most colorful and melody filled compositions. The superb pianist Qing Jiang…
CANCELLED – Billtown Brass Pops in the Park
Brandon Park Bandshell Packer St, Williamsport, PA, United StatesWe are to share that the concert has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The WSO's Billtown Brass Band will be presenting a concert at 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 21 at Brandon Park, Williamsport. After a two-year, hiatus, the band is excited to again present its high energy, audience friendly entertainment for the community. The…
Young Artists Competition
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. 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. Please read the…
Bach and Beyond
Community Arts Center 220 West 4th Street,, PA, United StatesTimeless classics–old and very new–open the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 season. Ebullient and celebratory, Quinn Mason’s Toast of the Town Overture was first performed only a year ago and it has already been programmed by orchestras from coast to coast. The composer is just 26 and we will be hearing more of him. Johann Sebastian…
WSYO & WSJS concert
Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, United StatesThe Williamsport Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Junior Strings present a joint concert on November 13, 2022 at 4:00pm at the Community Arts Center. Conductor David Tedford of the Youth Orchestra and Conductor Nelson Rodriguez-Parada of Junior Strings have put on a program that you don't want to miss. Come out and support the young…