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November 23, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Zion’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Sessions: Emerald Celtic

You’re invited to the second concert in our new Sunday Sessions series! Spend a relaxed afternoon with the Emerald Celtic in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Join us for great music, warm atmosphere, and the perfect Sunday escape. You can reserve online or pay at the door.

This program takes you on a musical journey through Celtic and folk traditions, blending beloved tunes with fresh, modern voices. You’ll hear everything from waltzes and ballads to lively reels and jigs, brought to life by composers like Alasdair Fraser alongside timeless traditional melodies.

Musicians: Charles May, violin, Paula Tuttle, cello and Tom Godfrey, guitar with Stephen Weiss, violin

Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.

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January 21, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
White Rabbit Cafe & Patisserie

Coffee & Classics

Join us for Coffee & Classics, an engaging event blending music and conversation. Discover classical works, ask questions. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect and explore. David Sinclair, WSO viola and Amy Baker, WSO bassoon perform.

White Rabbit drinks will be available for purchase, or bring your own (wine, beer, water, soda) along with your favorite snacks or charcuterie. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE

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February 22, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Zion’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Sessions: Windfluence

You’re invited to the second concert in our new Sunday Sessions series! Spend a relaxed afternoon with the Windfluence in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Join us for great music, warm atmosphere, and the perfect Sunday escape. You can reserve online or pay at the door.

Musicians: Kira Bokalders, Clarinet; Peggy Greb, Flute; Steve Ehrin, Bassoon; Heather Macdonald, Oboe; Deborah Jenness, Horn

Cost is $20 per person; reserve online, or you may also pay at the door.

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May 6, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
White Rabbit Cafe & Patisserie

Coffee & Classics

Join us for Coffee & Classics, an engaging event blending music and conversation. Discover classical works, ask questions. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to connect and explore. Ryan Leonard & Kira Bokalders, WSO clarinets perform.

White Rabbit drinks will be available for purchase, or bring your own (wine, beer, water, soda) along with your favorite snacks or charcuterie. Doors open at 7 p.m. FREE

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May 9, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Greensburg Country Club

Hat Luncheon

Save the Date! Celebrate a fun afternoon of hats and happiness. Show off your fascinators and pearls while sipping on champagne and enjoy an elegant luncheon, prizes, a chance auction, and much more. All to support the programs and outreach of the symphony.

 

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Past Events

July 20, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
The Palace Theatre

Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel

Get ready for a night of rock ‘n roll with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s concert Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel.  Experience the rock vocalists and musicians of Jeans ‘n Classics with the full symphony performing classics from “Uptown Girl” to “Piano Man,” as well as “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “She’s Always a Woman to Me.” “Get in the mood for a melody,” and don’t miss this incredible night of music!

Balcony $20, $35, $44; Orchestra $49, $42; Loge $61; Balcony $20, $35, $44; Opera Box: $79

 

Sponsored by the Richard King Mellon Foundation

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December 3, 2024 @ 12:00 AM
Online

Day of Giving

Save the Date for December 3, 2024! We’re excited to be a part of Give Big Pittsburgh. Thanks to your support, together we’ve kept the music playing throughout our community in 2024. From the free summer concert in the park to our free concerts for school kids to our 56th concert season at the Palace, you make it all possible! Make a gift online . We are so very thankful to all of you!

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December 21, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
The Palace Theatre

Home for the Holidays

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holidays? Don’t miss our joyful concert, where you can sing along to your favorite carols and enjoy the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and soprano Amanda Powell. Hear all your favorite Holiday music from We Wish you a Merry Christmas, O Holy Night, Sleigh Ride, and many more! Gather the whole family and experience the magic of our popular annual holiday concert.

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June 5, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
West Overton Village

Classics on the Rocks

Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of strings and spirits! You’ll experience an evening strings concert in West Overton’s rustic brick barn. Hear traditional classical works plus a few surprises performed by the WSO’s Cello Ensemble. Sip on signature cocktails featuring West Overton’s Jasper Stash Rye Whiskey plus a selection of beer and wine. General Admission; doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar. The concert begins at 7 p.m. *Must be over 21 and show a valid ID to purchase signature cocktails, beer, and wine. This event sells out, with only 200 seats, reserve your spot early! Tickets $25 (full season subscribers (4or5 concerts only) may receive a discount call 724-837-1850

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June 26, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Beo String Quartet

Don’t miss this Summer Chamber Music Series stunning kick-off! Enjoy a night of world-class music with Beo String Quartet in the beautiful setting of Unity Chapel in Latrobe.
With 65 world premieres to its credit and 145 concert works played throughout the world, Beo String Quartet – Jason Neukom, Sean Neukom, Ryan Ash, and Andrew Giordano is a can’t miss event. They will perform Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Haydn’s String Quartet in G Minor, ‘Rider’ and Philip Glass’ String Quartet No. 3 ‘Mishima’
General admission at the door is $15 and all donations benefit the WYSO youth orchestra program. Unity Chapel (114 Chapel Lane) is air-conditioned and accessible.
Underwritten by the Charles F. and Mary Esther Sawyer Music Fund of the Latrobe Presbyterian Church.
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July 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
St. Clair Park

Summer Sparklers

Saturday, July 5 at 7 pm St. Clair Park, Greensburg – Celebrate the Fourth at our popular annual summer concert in the park! Come early for an instrument petting zoo, perfect for kids. Bring a lawn chair or blanket along with family and friends and join us for classics, patriotic favorites, movie favorites, and our traditional finale – The 1812 Overture at St. Clair Park in Greensburg, conducted by Daniel Meyer. This concert is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Bring your own beverages/food, we’ve invited the Kona Ice Truck of Westmoreland if you want to purchase!

Flags generously donated by Scott Ludwick, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Instrument Petting Zoo Provided by Brighton Music

 

 

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July 15, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Seton Hill Performing Arts Center

Summer Philharmonic Wind Ensemble Concert

Summer Philharmonic Wind Ensemble Concert – Free and Open to the Public

Conducted by Morrie Brand

Concert Program:
Bernstein: Candide Overture
Morrie Brand: Concerto for Trumpet
  Adam Gillespie, trumpet
Elgar: Nimrod from Enigma Variations
Holst: Mars from The Planets
Tchaikovsky: Finale from Symphony No. 4

The Summer Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, founded in 2013 by Morrie Brand, current music director, is a program offering of the WSO Academy of Music. It is comprised of area band directors, WYSO alum and other area musicians by invitation. It meets once a week for six seeks in June and July, and presents a concert free of charge to the general public.

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July 17, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Trio Granato

Join us for a relaxing evening concert at Unity Chapel featuring Trio Granato: Tom Godfrey, WSO principal flute, Paula Tuttle, cello, and Marissa Knaub-Avon, harp. Hear rare pieces by Jacob Van Eyck and Paul Bazelaire, and beloved works by Debussy, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky.
General admission at the door is $15 and all donations benefit the WYSO youth orchestra program. Unity Chapel (114 Chapel Lane) is air-conditioned and accessible.
Underwritten by the Charles F. and Mary Esther Sawyer Music Fund of the Latrobe Presbyterian Church.
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August 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Keys of Brass Quintet

The Summer Chamber Music Series presents the finale concert of the summer featuring Keys of Brass Quintet on Thursday, August 14, 2025 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Chapel in Latrobe.
Hear Scott Joplin’s Ragtime Dance, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Paul Dukas’ Fanfare, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and many more.
Keys of Brass includes: Josh Boudreau, trumpet; Scott Nadelson, trumpet; Bryan Adkins,  horn; Walt Sheffler,  trombone and Sam Buccigrossi, tuba
General admission at the door is $15 and all donations benefit the WYSO youth orchestra program. Unity Chapel (114 Chapel Lane) is air-conditioned and accessible.
Underwritten by the Charles F. and Mary Esther Sawyer Music Fund of the Latrobe Presbyterian Church.
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