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Maestro Markou founded the Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra in 1981 and conducted the orchestra in its first years. The WSO Academy of Music was founded by Morrie Brand in 2005, creating more than 12 additional music education programs for youth and adults.
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Westmoreland Symphony presents its Season Finale Verdi’s Requiem featuring the WSO Chamber Singers and Soloists from the Pittsburgh Opera Reserve your Tickets! The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents its 55th season finale Verdi’s Requiem on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, beginning at 7:30 p.m. “The Requiem is the perfect ending to the season, it’s a stunning ..read more
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3w ago
The WSO and Artistic Director Daniel Meyer are pleased to announce the appointment of two new musicians. They include Mark Addleman, principal horn, and Alicia Storin, assistant principal cello. Mark Addleman recently has been named Principal horn of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. Upon completing his education, Mark began playing with various regional orchestras, including Westmoreland Symphony, Erie Philharmonic (Assistant Principal ..read more
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1M ago
Westmoreland Symphony Presents Mahler’s Titan with guest artist featuring Micah Wilkinson, trumpet The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Titan on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. The centerpiece of the concert is Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 ‘Titan.’ “Mahler’s symphony is extraordinary not only in its breadth but also in its emotional content. Mahler ..read more
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2M ago
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra announces that the 2024 Young Artists Competition Winners’ recital will be held at the Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. On Sunday, February 4, 2024, the finalists competed for cash prizes and a chance to perform at the Winners ..read more
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3M ago
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Fifth on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Tickets | learn more The centerpiece of the concert is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. “There is no more iconic symphony of Beethoven than the Fifth with those famous first four notes,” said Daniel Meyer, Artistic Director. Composed in 1808 ..read more
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4M ago
December 16, 2023 • 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg – Tickets The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Home for the Holidays concert of choral and instrumental holiday pops on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. The concert is guest conducted by Andrés Franco and features Sleigh Ride, Selections from the Nutcracker, a Holiday Sing-Along ..read more
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5M ago
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Nutcracker” featuring Texture Ballet School and Texture Contemporary Ballet Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Tickets: $18-up 724-836-8000 or purchase tickets online The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents two performances of the holiday classic The Nutcracker, featuring Texture Ballet School and guest dancers from Texture Contemporary Ballet on Saturday, December ..read more
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6M ago
The Westmoreland Symphony presents the first of its new Academy Concert Series featuring the Academy Quartet. The Academy quartet includes musicians Jorie Butler-Geyer and Leah Givelber, violin; Warren Davidson, viola and Cecilia Caughman, cello. “We are looking forward to presenting smaller, intimate concerts that give us a chance to perform a wide variety of music including modern composers,” said Michael ..read more
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6M ago
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents its 55th Season Opening Night on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “I warmly welcome the community to help us kick off our 55th Season. It’s my first concert as the new Executive Director and I look forward to sharing a season full of inspiring music with the ..read more
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7M ago
The WSO is pleased to announce its selection of Sarah Ferrell as the new Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) String Ensemble conductor. The String Ensemble focuses on teaching elementary string players the fundamentals of ensemble playing under the guidance of a conductor. “I am honored and excited to guide these young musicians on their journey, and I am committed to nurturing ..read more