October 2018
Passion & Nature
Experience the beauty of nature listening to Brahms’ second symphony – the “Pastoral.” Be dazzled by the remarkably gifted violinist Caroline Goulding performing Tchaikovsky’s passionate violin concerto. And enjoy a witty overture by the Italian master Gioachino Rossini – setting the tone for an exciting year filled with fantastic music.L’Italiana in Algeri Overure , G. Rossini Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, P. I. Tchaikovsky Guest Violinist: Caroline GouldingSymphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 73, J. Brahms Get…
Find out more »Halloween Brass Spooktacular
For the first time EVER, the WSO Billtown Brass will be presenting a Halloween themed concert! The Friends of the Symphony will be hosting the pre-concert show with giveaways, costume parade, and an instrument petting zoo provided by Robert M. Sides. Join us to enjoy the brass band perform the following: William Tell Overture Gioacchino Rossini arr. Drew FennellPirates of the Caribbean Klaus Badelt arr. Bruce…
Find out more »November 2018
Youth Symphony Concert
The Youth group will be performing the following:Finlandia - Sibelius Prometheus Overture - BeethovenDanse Macabre - Saint SeansRaiders March - John Williams Concert is free and open to the Public!
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Gathering
Let’s get together at the Community Arts Center and celebrate the Holidays with joy! “Revamped Duo” will be the guest artists, and if you don’t know them yet, they are Sally and Mark Minnich, our principal second violin and concertmaster! Once again, we will feature the young artist competition winner and will close the program with the traditional Christmas “singalong.”Bach, Christmas Oratorio: “Jauchzet, frohlocket” - Guest choir: Williamsport Chamber Choir (WCCO)The Revamped Duo: “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and “Czardas”…
Find out more »February 2019
The Great B’s
Works by four great Bs: Bruckner, Beethoven, Borodin, and Barber will highlight our February program. Bruckner’s mighty Te Deum – a hymn of praise – opens the concert. Williamsport Civic Choir and four soloists will join forces with the WSO to perform this glorious and profound work. The remaining three Bs will provide interesting contrast, featuring one of the overtures to the only opera Beethoven wrote – Fidelio, the lovable Polovetsian Dances by Borodin and the famous and beautiful Adagio…
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WSYO Spring Concert
Concert program:Russian Sailor’s Dance - GliereCarmen Suite No. 1 - Bizet Piano Concerto no. 9 in E Flat Mov 1 - MozartCapriccio Espagnol - Rimsky-KorsakovSelections from the Greatest ShowmanWYSO Schedule for the remainder of the winter season. Sunday 2/10 at 4:00pm (WAHS Band Room)Sunday 2/17 at 4:00pm (WAHS Band Room) - ADDED REHEARSALMonday 2/18 at 7:00pm (WAHS Band Room) - Strings report at 6:30pm)Monday 2/25 at 7:00pm (WAHS Band Room) - Strings report at 6:30pmDress Rehearsal at the CAC - 3/3 at 2:00pm…
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Rock Meets Celtic
A fun concert featuring the most popular songs of the most popular bands of the 70s and 80s! But wait, there’s more! To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day WSO will “get its Gaelic on” to perform several popular Irish tunes. Local guest artists and a side-by-side with the Youth Symphony will add to the charm of the concert.Sponsors: Hudock Capital Group, PPL Electric Utilities, Friends of the Symphony, and Bankers LifeGet Tickets
Find out more »May 2019
Gerardo & Roberto Meet Again
Roberto Plano returns to perform the beautiful piano concerto by Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg. Traditional folk melodies combined with the composer’s own make this concerto a treat for any lover of romantic music. Another favorite is Smetana’s "The Moldau,” a symphonic poem evoking a journey beginning in the Bohemian Forest and ending in Prague on one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. The season closes with Stravinsky’s most impressionistic piece, "The Firebird” – a fantastic magic tale with a…
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