Celebrating 50 years of the annual Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Competition!

Competition Divisions:

  • Junior Division (grades 4-8)

  • High School Division (grades 9-12)

  • Coming Soon! Thursday Morning Music Club Scholarship Division (grades 11 and 12)

  • UNCW Division

Deadline to apply: Extended to Friday, November 14, 2025
Application Fee: $0-15

Click here to review the rules and guidelines.

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Join us for a night of holiday cheer and community spirit!

Holly Jolly [Mid-Season] Holiday Mixer

Wednesday, December 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Bourgie Nights (123 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401)

We’re half way through our 2025-2026 Season and what better way to celebrate than with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra at our Holly Jolly Mid-Season Holiday Mixer: a kitschy fundraiser! Mix and jingle while supporting a great cause!

What to Expect:

  • Holiday treats provided; cash bar available.

  • Ugly Holiday Outfit Contest — wear your tackiest Holiday outfit and compete for “Best Dressed”!

  • Food Drive — help set the table for the Holidays for a family in need by bringing canned goods to the event, benefitting Good Shepherd Center.

  • Classic Holiday movies on play.

Get your tickets early and save!

  • $15 Early Bird — ends Nov 3

  • $20 Regular — through Dec 16

  • $25 At the Door

Proceeds benefit the WSO’s Music For Youth Education & Outreach Programs, including the Young People’s Concert, which gives children ages 6+ the chance to experience live classical music and play instruments in the Wilson Center lobby. This year’s concert will include new sensory-friendly options and areas to make the experience welcoming for all.

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SYMPHONY SPEAKEASY GALA

Saturday, January 17, 2026

UNCW Burney Center
6:00 - 10:00 PM
1920’s Theme or Elegant Cocktail Attire

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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

125+

STUDENTS AND FAMILIES SERVED EACH YEAR

40+

SCHOOLS IN SOUTHEASTERN NC REPRESENTED

$350

OUR ANNUAL TUITION IS 75% BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

WSYO ENSEMBLES