Contact: Amanda McDonald
amcdonald@wvsymphony.org | 304.957.9880
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra returns with Charleston’s favorite Symphony event of the year, 2016 Symphony Sunday “HEROES.” For its 34rd year, this free outdoor festival features some of the community’s most beloved music, food, games and artisans ending with a WV Symphony concert and fireworks finale looking over the West Virginia State Capitol from the University of Charleston lawn
Read MoreThe West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) received an Arts Works award of $20,000 to support a statewide touring and community engagement project.
WVSO President Joe Tackett commented, “The WVSO is proud to be receiving support from the National Endowment for the Arts. They are aware of the fine work the orchestra has done in bringing great music to all of the citizens of West Virginia. This money will go a long way in providing concerts in Elkins, Glenville, Princeton, Franklin and other stops on our statewide tour.”
Read MoreShiva Shafii, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Marketing Director, is 1 of just 30 orchestra administrators selected nationwide to participate in the League of American Orchestras (LOAO) Essentials of Orchestra Management, an immersive ten-day seminar which prepares emerging orchestra managers to lead successfully in the 21st century. The LOAO describes the program as an in-depth overview of orchestra management that builds career networks, and provides an unprecedented view of what is necessary to become an innovative and successful leader in the arts.
Read MoreThe 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 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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