Maier Foundation “A Look Behind the Curtain…”
“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.”
Thanks to generous funding from the Maier Foundation, the WVSO is presenting the third season of the “A Look Behind the Curtain…” Program.
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 22 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.
There will be four sessions of this program throughout the 24-25 season. Attend one or attend them all!
SCHEDULE: Rehearsal: 10:30 a.m.; Q&A: 1:00 p.m.; Pre-concert Talk: 6:30 p.m.; Concert: 7:30 p.m.
1. Saturday, February 22, 2025: Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series A Night with Nakamatsu
Jon Nakamatsu, piano
Maurice Cohn, music director
TOPIC: MUSIC LEADERSHIP
Registration: https://forms.gle/q9pbz5uJyFzLw3qp6
2. Saturday, March 8, 2025: ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series: The Broadway/Hollywood Songbook
Maurice Cohn, music director
TOPIC: MEET THE MAESTRO
Registration: https://forms.gle/uUkrWYcCvXUQLjpE8
3. Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22, 2025: Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Opera Returns! Carmen in Concert
Kelley O’Connor as Carmen; Matthew Pearce as Don Jose;
Nathaniel Sullivan as Excamillo, Kayla Harriott as Micaela, piano
Maurice Cohn, music director
TOPIC: DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
Schedule will be adjusted to 7:00 p.m. start time on Friday!
Registration: https://forms.gle/LcoSnxejkivXf2539
4. Saturday, April 12, 2025: ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series: Superheroes vs. Supervillains
Maurice Cohn, music director
TOPIC: OPERATIONS & ORCHESTRA MUSIC LIBRARY
Registration: https://forms.gle/tCxsT9xSdqRXT2Cg6
