West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Young People’s Concert, Gershwin’s Magic Key

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (10/7/22) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) presents Gershwin’s Magic Key, a Young People’s Concert in Charleston, Clarksburg, and Parkersburg on Nov. 14, 15, and 16.

Area schools and students are invited to join alongside the WVSO on Nov. 14 at the Clay Center in Charleston, Nov. 15 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, and Nov. 16 at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg, as the orchestra steps into the streets of 1920s New York City, where a newspaper boy has a chance encounter with the famous composer George Gershwin, and together they explore the many sights and sounds of the city. As the orchestra magically weaves Gershwin’s greatest hits into the drama, the master composer shares some of his musical inspiration and quickly learns that his new friend has musical talent too, but can the boy find the magic key to unlock his own musical potential? Developed by Classical Kids Live!, pre-concert lesson plans for this program are available for students in grades 3-5 and cover mathematics, history, English language arts, and performance notes and etiquette.

All performances begin at 9:45 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. Admission for students is $4. One school chaperone is admitted free for every 10 students. Admission for all additional adults is $4.

Financial assistance for transportation or admission costs is available upon request thanks to generous support from the EQT Foundation, Bernard H. & Blanche E. Jacobson Foundation, Daywood Foundation, Inc., Herscher Foundation, Katharine B. Tierney Charitable Foundation, Fund for the Arts, FirstEnergy Foundation, Kanawha County Schools, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History.

Reservations for the Charleston and Clarksburg performances can be made at WVSOKids.org or by contacting Education Manager Maddie Helbling at (304) 957-9871 or mhelbling@wvsymphony.org.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 84th 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.