JAMES F. DUNPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR PARKERSBURG-AREA STUDENTS

James F. Dunphy

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (2/22/18) – Instrumental students in Wood and surrounding counties are invited to apply for a new scholarship that offers private music lessons with a West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) musician, invitations to WVSO rehearsals and personal interactions with Music Director Lawrence Loh.

The Dr. James F. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the late James Dunphy (1930-2011), a lifelong devotee of and advocate for classical music who lived in Parkersburg for nearly 40 years. Dr. Dunphy worked as a research scientist for DuPont, and studied music as a passion and hobby.

Applications for the fall 2018 scholarship selection are open to students in grades 8 through 11 in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood counties and are available online at wvsymphony.org. The deadline to apply is April 13. Auditions will be held Saturday, April 21, in Parkersburg.

The scholarship fund that Dunphy’s family established this year also supports visits by Loh to instruct students in the Wood County Strings Program, and additional educational lectures in Wood County schools.

For more information, contact Betty King at bking@wvsymphony.org.

The WVSO is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical, pops, family and chamber-music concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 78th 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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2018 SYMPHONY RAFFLE WINNERS

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Video Games Live!

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (1/9/18) –  With the explosive energy of a rock concert, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform live video-game music against a backdrop of video footage, synchronized lighting, live action and more on Jan. 20 at the Clay Center for Arts and Sciences of WV in Charleston.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show start at $35.

Created by American composer Tommy Tallarico, Video Games Live (VGL) is a multimedia concert that introduces families, video game enthusiasts and non-gamer to the symphonic experience with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, well-known Internet solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and interactive segments.

The concert, which The New York Times calls a “captivating, proudly bombastic show,” spotlights the music that enhances the most gripping video game moments—rescuing the princess, winning the boss fight, saving the galaxy from aliens or defeating the undead—with performances from recent blockbusters and iconic classics.

Sponsored by the BB&T WV Foundation and the WV Lottery, this special concert includes a Pre-Show Festival and Post Show Meet-n-Greet for all ticketholders. The pre-concert event begins at 6 p.m. and includes a Guitar Hero competition, VGL costume contest and prize give-a-ways.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 304-561-3570 or visit wvsymphony.org.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical, pops, family and chamber-music concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 78th 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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