Welcome!
“On behalf of the Waynesboro Symphony — the American Prize-winning community orchestra in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and the 2024 recipient of the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award — I’m proud to welcome you to our website and introduce you to our upcoming 2024-25 concert season.
We have a rich and varied lineup of music this coming season. Our October concert features a performance of Chris Brubeck’s Prague Concerto with bass trombonist Robert Mott and honors Bruckner’s bicentennial with his Symphony No. 7. We return to Charlottesville’s Paramount theater for our Symphonic Masquerade just a few days before Halloween with “An Evening of Wizards and Sorcerers” theme. You’ll enjoy our hugely popular (and always sold out) Holiday Pops Concert for two performances in early December. February presents the winner(s) of our second Young Artists Concerto Competition and we cap off the season in April 2025 with a Brahms Festival that includes the world-class talents of violinist Karen Johnson and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel. It’s a season not to be missed!
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the audience.”
–PETER WILSON, Music Director
2024 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS AWARD
JUNE 20, 2024 :: “After a few months of being sworn to secrecy prior to the event, I am finally able to reveal how extremely honored I am to have received the 2024 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award this evening on behalf of the Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, the Arts Council of the Valley, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University. The award is presented annually in recognition of “outstanding accomplishments and sustained contributions in the arts, improving the cultural vitality of the Shenandoah Valley.”
It has been a distinct privilege to serve as music director of the WSO for 17 years, and I’m grateful to all the musicians, staff, and Board of Directors for helping to create such a wonderful family in all these years along with our amazing patrons as well as nurturing and supporting one of the finest community orchestras anywhere in the United States.”
PETER WILSON, Music Director
2024-2025
A PEEK AT THE COMING SEASON!
You’ll help ring in the holiday spirit with our 4th annual program of festive holiday favorites! This ticketed event helps ensure that everyone who comes has a seat. Tickets typically go on sale in October. Watch for email and social media posts for more information.
CONCERT DETAILS & TICKET LINKS
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WILLIAMS: Liberty Fanfare
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TBD: Young Artists Competition | Competition winners featured
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HANSON: Symphony No. 2 “Romantic”
CONCERT DETAILS
Join us for our WSO Spring concert of Chamber Music featuring works performed by Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra musicians. The FREE concerts will be held on Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, and Sunday, march 9, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Waynesboro.
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BRAHMS: Academic Festival Overture
- BRAHMS: Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra | Karen Johnson, violin; Jennifer Kloetzel, cello
- BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1
CONCERT DETAILS
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