WSO’S COMMUNITY IMPACT

Founded in 1971, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) performs a Classics Series and a Classical Family Concert in Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, averaging 1,000 audience members for each of its concerts (6-7 concerts annually). WSO also performs for over 5,000 audience members at Live Oak Bank Pavilion for the City of Wilmington’s free community Fourth of July Celebration Event.

The WSO is comprised of about 75 experienced musicians from around the Wilmington metropolitan area. Musicians audition to become a WSO player and are paid $75 per service.

Dr. Steven Errante has served as Music Director and Conductor of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra since 1986.

WSO provides both performance opportunities and an array of unique educational programs for Wilmington and Cape Fear region residents through its Music For Youth education & community outreach programs.

The Music For Youth programs include:

• Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras (WSYO)

• WSO's Classical Family Concert “The Magic of Music”

• WSYO Chamber Ensembles

• Music Collective (need-based scholarships & music lessons)

• Tickets For Students

• Richard R. Deas Young Artist Competition

• Artist-In-Residence

• Making Noise with the Symphony

• Fundamentals of Music Composition

The Music For Youth programs impact over 2,500 students in Southeastern North Carolina each year!