Maier Foundation “A Look Behind the Curtain…”
This music preparedness program is open to current undergraduate and graduate college students studying music and/or arts administration who plan on pursuing a career in performance, conducting, arts management, etc. High school juniors and seniors interested in these career paths are also welcome to attend.
Beginning at the February 21 concert, students are encouraged to join the WVSO for a day and learn what it is like to work as a professional musician or staff member for a state symphony orchestra.
Participants will sit in on a rehearsal, have a question-and-answer session with a musician, conductor, or staff member, and receive up to 2 free tickets for the concert that evening.
“The Maier Foundation is excited to fund the program in conjunction with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra,” said Maier Foundation President Brad Rowe. “It is our hope that this program will expand the learning opportunities for students in higher education, as well as allow them to gain real-world experience.”
There will be four sessions of this program throughout the 25-26 season.
Attend one or attend them all!
SCHEDULE: Rehearsal: 10:30 a.m.; Q&A: 1:00 p.m.; Concert: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 21, 2026: Elliot Foundation Symphonic Concert: Shakespeare on Stage
Maurice Cohn, Music Director & Amanda McDonald, Marketing Director
Topic: Music Leadership & Marketing
Register: https://forms.gle/oC9C18JDo4dubqYn8
This concert event includes a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2026: ZMM Pops Concert: Music From the Big Screen
Betty King, Vice President & General Manager
Topic: Orchestra Management
Register: https://forms.gle/Yb33ctso9WsWyHK89
Saturday March 28, 2026: Elliot Foundation Symphonic Concert: Fate, Fortune, and Farrenc
Joe Tackett, President
Topic: Music Leadership
Register: https://forms.gle/9qaLh6SFTeTXPzXdA
This concert event includes a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026: ZMM Pops Concert: Symphony of Illusions
James Shamblin, Operations Manager & Kaitlyn Wilcoxon, Orchestra Librarian
Topic: Operations & Orchestra Music Library
Register: https://forms.gle/9rbvppCB9aPU93bK8
