Director: Morrie Brand
Classes
Fall and Spring Semesters
Auditions
Please contact Ramona [email protected] to schedule an audition time.
Excerpts – Spring 2019
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Oboe
Bassoon
Trombone
Tuba
The Philharmonic consists of auditioned high school musicians, who rehearse on Wednesday evenings and perform concerts each fall and spring. String students should be comfortable in first through fifth positions, have a solid knowledge of note values, dynamics, key signatures, off-the-string playing, and be able to play major scales up to 4 sharps and flats. An audition is necessary and private lessons are required. The equivalent of Suzuki book V and up. The Philharmonic also provides a Concerto Competition for members to compete to perform a concerto with the orchestra. The competition is held every January, with a spring semester performance. A WYSO Solo and Ensemble Night is offered each May, featuring individuals and small ensembles from the Philharmonic.
Contact Morrie Brand for more information.
July 3, 2019
Summer Philharmonic Free Summer Concert Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 8 p.m. – Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center The WSO Academy of Music’s Summer Philharmonic will present a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. at Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center, downtown Greensburg. Music Director Morrie Brand conducts the concert that begins with standard… Read More
May 30, 2019
Enjoy great music all summer long including a free concert in the park, Chamber Music Series and Summer Philharmonic Concert at Seton Hill. Summer Sparklers – Free Concert in the Park Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 7 p.m. St. Clair Park – 135 North Maple Ave., Greensburg | Directions Celebrate the Fourth of July with the symphony! Bring family and friends… Read More
May 22, 2019
Guests are invited to sip champagne and don their most stylish hats at the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s 18th Hat Luncheon on Saturday, June 8, 2019. 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 at the Greensburg Country Club, where the lush grounds… Read More