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.
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.
SYMPHONY SPEAKEASY GALA
Saturday, January 17, 2026
UNCW Burney Center
6:00 - 10:00 PM
1920’s Theme or Elegant Cocktail Attire

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