Every December we look forward to performing our holiday concert. This year we are so fortunate to present a world premiere of For Behold from Henceforth by Pittsburgh-based composer Nancy Galbraith, featuring Meghan DeWald, soprano and conducted by Maria Sensi Sellner. Join us for the concert and be the first to hear this new work! Longtime Friends, New Collaboration “I’ve known Nancy for over… Read More
Dear Friends in Music, Welcome to the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s 51st Anniversary Season! We are so glad that you are here and we hope that you will experience a musical performance that will transport you, lift you and inspire you. We are excited to embark on our next 50 years of bringing classical music to Greensburg and Westmoreland County, and… Read More
The WSO and its Academy of Music announce their second annual Independent Music Teacher of the Year Award to Jacqueline Herbein. The award was created to recognize an outstanding music teacher in Westmoreland County who provides private music lessons. Sponsored by Covington Financial The award will be presented prior to the WSO’s Carmina Burana concert on April 27, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.… Read More
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents Orff’s Carmina Burana, on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert is the classical finale of the 50th Anniversary Season. The WSO will be joined on stage by 100 singers including the WSO Chamber Singers, the Westmoreland Choral Society, Pitt-Greensburg Chorale, Una Voce, Children’s Choirs, and… Read More
Greensburg, PA – The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presented “Music and Magic” on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg featuring premiere choreography by Otis Cook of Manuel de Falla’s El amor brujo. Artistic Director Daniel Meyer conducted the work with soloist Corrie Stallings, former Pittsburgh Opera resident artist, and commissioned Mr. Cook of Pilobolus and Cirque de… Read More
September 12, 2023
The WSO Board is pleased to announce their selection of Michael Rozell as the new executive director. Mr. Rozell’s involvement in Westmoreland County’s arts scene spans over three decades. He served as an educator for more than 30 years and was the Fine Arts Department Head for the Belle Vernon Area School District. He was also an adjunct teacher for… Read More
September 6, 2023
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
August 22, 2023
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra announces its Rhapsody Gala event on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Westmoreland Country Club. The Event chairperson is Diane Nickoloff, William Z. Friedlander is the Honorary co-chairperson and the Auction co-chairpersons are Sheila Kudrick and Karen Kohut. Guest emcees include Andrew Conte, Director, of the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University, and Luis Fabregas, Executive Editor,… Read More