West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces Details for MATRIC Symphony Sunday 2021

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (5/5/21) –The WV Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is excited to announce additional details for MATRIC Symphony Sunday 2021: Pops at the Park, to be hosted on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Appalachian Power Park. In case of inclement weather, MATRIC Symphony Sunday will be held on Monday, June 7.

Admission to MATRIC Symphony Sunday will require a free, general admission ticket. Beginning Monday, May 3, tickets are available for pick up during lobby hours at the following City National Bank branches: Downtown, West Side, Kanawha City, South Hills, South Ridge, St. Albans, Cross Lanes, Winfield, Hurricane, Pea Ridge Branch (Huntington), Hamlin, North Lewisburg, Beckley, and Montgomery. Tickets are also available for pick up Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the WVSO’s office located at 4700 MacCorkle Avenue Suite 101, Charleston.

MATRIC Symphony Sunday will begin when gates to Appalachian Power Park open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. The West Virginia Youth Symphony is set to perform at 6 p.m., with the WVSO to follow at 8 p.m. The night caps off with fireworks and a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” a time-honored tradition.

Along with symphonic entertainment, MATRIC Symphony Sunday will include local artisans selling their wares, kids’ games and crafts provided by Charleston Area Medical Center and WV American Water, and concessions for sale by the WV Power. For more details surrounding the full schedule, please visit wvsymphony.org.

 “We are prouder than ever to sponsor MATRIC Symphony Sunday for our community and look forward to a fantastic evening on June 6. We hope you'll join us there!” said Steve Hedrick, Chairman and CEO, MATRIC.

 A special VIP party, hosted by Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC., will be held from 6-10 p.m. on the Budweiser Party Deck. Beer, wine, champagne, and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets to Sunday’s VIP reception are $50 and can be purchased by calling the WVSO at 304.957.9876, by emailing Amanda McDonald at amcdonald@wvsymphony.org, or by visiting wvsymphony.org. VIP Party tickets will not be available for purchase on-site.

MATRIC Symphony Sunday is made possible through support from the following friends: MATRIC, the City of Charleston, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC., City National Bank, West Virginia American Water, Brewer & Company, Charleston Area Medical Center, Central West Virginia Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Joint Grant Program, SI Group, Advanced Physical Therapy, Animal Care Associates, the University of Charleston, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.

 The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical, pops, and chamber-music concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 82nd season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

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