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Concerts and Events

Upcoming Events

October 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Art of Music Gala

Save the Date to join us and other music appreciators for a fun and unforgettable evening at the museum in support of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra.

May 22, 2027 @ 11:00 AM
Greensburg Country Club

Hat Luncheon

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. This event sold out last year, save the date! RSVPs begin in April.

 

Past Events

January 17, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
The Palace Theatre

The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America

History That Doesn’t Suck! w/ Prof. Greg Jackson in Concert with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

This is the story of The Unlikely Union of our American States, performed by Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the chart-topping podcast History That Doesn’t Suck!, and accompanied live by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Meyer. The United States turns 250 in 2026— remarkably, because it nearly died a thousand deaths in just its first 100. Skip the classroom and step into a memorable night of history-telling, music and multimedia!

Tickets on sale through the Palace Theatre box office 724-836-8000

*Limited VIP tickets available for post show meet & greet with Professor Jackson and Maestro Meyer

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

June 4, 2026 @ 7:00 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. Tickets now on sale!

WSO Cellos: Will Teegarden, Alicia Storin, Cecilia Caughman, Christina Chen, Sarah Ferrell and Lily Moerschel.

 

June 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Beo String Quartet – Summer Chamber Series

Enjoy a night of world-class music with Beo String Quartet in the beautiful setting of Unity Chapel in Latrobe.

  • The program celebrates America’s 250th with all-American music including Samuel Barber’s String Quartet, Kenji Bunch’s String Circle, Alejandor Rutty’s Exhaling Space and Sean Neukom’s Sombra Verde. 
  • Beo String Quartet brings a modern performance sensibility to the classical stage — intimate sound, precision, and programs built like stories. They pair deep repertoire with original work and carefully curated new music, shaped by years of touring, recording, and audience-facing educational performance.
  • Musicians: Jason Neukom and Andrew Giordano, violins; Sean Neukom, viola and Ryan Ash, cello
  • General admission at the door is $20 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.

 

July 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Online

The Unlikely Union now Streaming on PBS

The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, a remarkable milestone for a nation that nearly ended before its first 100 years. Professor Greg Jackson and the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Meyer, combine powerful storytelling with music in the epic tale of the first American century. From bold Declaration through a devastating Civil War, witness the resilience of an unlikely union that became a nation. Filmed in January 2026 at the Palace Theatre. Now Streaming! It will also be broadcast on WQED on July 5 at 4 p.m.

July 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
The Palace Theatre

Summer Sparklers: Salute to America’s 250th

UPDATE: Concert is now being held at the Palace Theatre. Doors open at 6 PM, free general admission. No advance tickets or registration required.

Celebrate the Fourth at our popular annual summer concert! Join us for classics, patriotic favorites, movie favorites, and our traditional finale – The 1812 Overture, conducted by Daniel Meyer.

  • This concert is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
  • In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the program includes patriotic favorites such as The Star-Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes Forever, and Gould’s American Salute.
  • Audiences will also enjoy music from Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, and many other selections.
  • No outside food or drink, please adhere to Palace Safety Guidelines, no concessions available for this 1-hour concert.
  • Link to parking information: Directions & Parking | The Palace Theatre Greensburg
July 14, 2026 @ 8:00 PM
Seton Hill Performing Arts Center

Summer Wind Ensemble Concert

Join us for a very special evening of music featuring the premiere of “To Champion Our Future” by composer Mark Surovchak, commissioned in honor of Morrie Brand and made possible through generous community support recognizing his extraordinary musical contributions.
The evening will also include Morrie Brand’s Percussion Concerto, Shenandoah by Frank Ticheli, and selections from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, conducted by Adam Gillespie.
The concert is free and open to the public
July 23, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Windfluence – Summer Chamber Series

-Enjoy a night of world-class music with Windfluence in the beautiful setting of Unity Chapel in Latrobe. You’ll hear Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, Denes Agay’s Five Easy Dances,  Marc Mellits’s Apollo, Paul Valjean’s Dance Suite and Eric Ewazen’s Roaring Fork.
-Windfluence is a woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) based in Pittsburgh, PA. They offer fun and dynamic performances of standard quintet literature along with arrangements of popular music and classical music.
-Musicians: Kira Bokalders, clarinet; Peggy Greb, flute; Steve Ehrin, bassoon; Hilary Philipp, oboe and Deborah Jenness, horn.
-General admission at the door is $20 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.
August 20, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Unity Chapel

Pittsburgh Chamber Brass – Summer Chamber Series

Don’t miss the finale of the Summer Chamber Music Series! Enjoy a night of world-class music with Pittsburgh Chamber Brass in the beautiful setting of Unity Chapel in Latrobe. Hear music by living American composers in recognition of America’s 250th, including works by Sacco, Higdon, and McMichael, and a premiere of a new work by Andy McFarlane.

Pittsburgh Chamber Brass
 strives to present fun, engaging, and inspiring performances of brass chamber music for a wide variety of concert and educational audiences throughout the Pittsburgh region. Founded in 2023 by five accomplished freelancers, our repertoire is focused on music written or arranged for brass quintet ranging from the Renaissance through contemporary music.
– Musicians: Andrew Symington, Horn; Adam Gillespie, Trumpet;  Julia Nainiger, Trombone; Larry Dine, Tuba; Jay Villella, Trumpet
-General admission at the door is $20 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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