The Philharmonia give students their first experience playing in a large ensemble that includes strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. The young students learn to follow a conductor and have the chance to perform with other musicians in a friendly group setting.
Fall 2017 Excerpts
Violin
Violin II
Viola
Bass
Cello
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Rehearsals:
Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Greensburg location: TBD
Fall Term: Begins September 9
Tuition: $270 annual or $140 per semester; second student $180 annual or $95 per semester
Repertoire: Rossini’s William Tell Overture (Lone Ranger Theme) and much more!
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String students should be comfortable in first and third positions, have a solid knowledge of note values, dynamics, key signatures, and be able to play major scales up to 3 sharps and flats. Members should be taking privates lessons. Winds and brass are encouraged audition. For strings, an audition is optional, but doing so allows for better chair placement. At a minimum, we need recommendation from private teacher or band director. Equivalent of Suzuki books III-IV.
Contact Morrie Brand for more information.
September 21, 2017
Help those in need in our community this Fall! The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra will be collecting non-perishable items to benefit the Westmoreland County Food Bank. You are invited to drop off items at the symphony offices (951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg) and the night of the October 21 concert at the Palace Theatre. The Westmoreland County Food Bank serves as many… Read More
August 30, 2017
So it’s been a few months since taking the shiny new instrument out of its case but after the initial excitement of playing has worn off your child doesn’t want to practice. Every day you are asking, begging and pleading with them to practice before their next lesson. What is a parent to do? We talked to a lifelong musician… Read More
July 5, 2017
On June 22 two of WSO Academy of Music musicians performed several selections at the County Commissioners public meeting at the County Courthouse in Greensburg. WSO Board of Directors President Jim Cook had won “Commissioner for a Day” during our Cinco de Mayo Spring Fundraiser and wanted to use the opportunity to showcase the depth of musical talent at the WSO. Maddox… Read More