New Sessions for 2022 Coming Soon!
In cooperation with the Westmoreland Library Network, this mini-music appreciation course, offered in four class sessions, is designed to introduce people to the world of classical music or serve as a refresher course for those somewhat knowledgeable about classical music.
It explores the four basic periods of classical music – Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the various style periods and learning terminologies that improve one’s knowledge and appreciation for what is happening in the music. The goal is to have the listener be more comfortable when listening to classical music.
The instructor is Morrie Brand, (pictured) Director of the Westmoreland Symphony’s Academy of Music and Music Director of the Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra Program.
He is a former college music teacher and professional musician with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, now an active music teacher and composer. He served as Managing Director of the WSO from 2000 until 2017.
Tribune-Review: Morrie Brand looks to bring classical music to the masses – one class at time
If you have questions about the course content, please email instructor Morrie Brand at [email protected]
May 22, 2023
WSO Presents “Classics on the Rocks” Concert in the Barn at West Overton The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra will present “Classics on the Rocks” a unique concert and whiskey tasting experience at West Overton in Scottdale on Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. The evening concert will be held in West Overton’s historic five-story barn and features the WSO Cello Ensemble,… Read More
May 10, 2023
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s annual Hat Luncheon returns to the Greensburg Country Club on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Co-chairpersons Karen Kohut and Diane Nickoloff welcome guests to the champagne reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon at noon. The event will be held on the spacious outdoor porch area and ballrooms. In addition to gift baskets and silent auction… Read More
March 30, 2023
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra presents its 54th season finale Beethoven’s Mass in C on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert opens with Stravinsky’s Danses concertantes and concludes with Beethoven’s Mass in C. “Beethoven’s Mass in C is a brilliant, energetic, and touching musical document from the grand tradition established by… Read More