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Foothills Pops:
Symphony in the Shire
The Music of Fantasy,
Films, & Games
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir
Opening the WPS season, join us for an evening of music from fantasy, films, and games! | Buy Tickets |
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Masterworks:
Mystic Horizons
featuring
Sandeep Das, tabla
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU
- RICHTER • On the Nature of Daylight
- RANJBARAND • Seven Passages
- WIJERATNE • Concerto for Tabla and Orchestra
- RIMSKY-KORSAKOV • Scheherazade
Join us for a thrilling opening to Western Piedmont Symphony’s 62nd season as Maestro Matthew Troy and the orchestra are joined by internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das. Rich with stories, vivid imagery, moments of sublime beauty, and the driving rhythms of North Indian classical music, Mystic Horizons blurs the lines between genre, time, and place. From the meditative beauty of Max Richter to the dazzling tales of Scheherazade, this captivating program invites audiences on a journey of wonder, adventure, and breathtaking musical color. | Buy Tickets |
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Masterworks:
Handel's Messiah
featuring
The Symphony Singers
**Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m
**St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Experience Handel’s Messiah in the intimate setting of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. This historically informed Baroque performance has been meticulously curated by Maestro Matthew Troy to bring renewed clarity and beauty to a cherished holiday tradition. Featuring the Masterworks debut of The Symphony Singers, a select ensemble of professional vocal artists from our region, performing alongside a Baroque chamber orchestra. Audiences will be surrounded by soaring voices and the warm acoustics of the sanctuary as they experience one of classical music’s most inspiring, enduring, and recognized masterpieces. | Buy Tickets |
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Foothills Pops:
Holiday Spectacular
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir
Everyone's favorite seasonal concert is back for an evening of holiday and winter music classics! | Buy Tickets |
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WPS Youth Orchestras
Debut Strings
&
Youth Symphony
Fall Concert
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December 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block
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Masterworks:
American Roots
featuring
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:30 p.m
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU
- STILL • Festive Overture
- IVES • Variations on "America"
- O'CONNOR • Queen Anne's Revenge
- COPLAND • Appalachian Spring
- VARIOIUS, TRADITIONAL • Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
Celebrate the rich musical traditions of America in a program that spans the concert hall and the front porch. Featuring Grammy Award-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper, American Roots honors the deep musical heritage of Appalachia and the people who have shaped the sound of our region. Blending the infectious energy of bluegrass and Americana with the power of a symphony orchestra, this unforgettable concert celebrates the artistry, culture, and spirit of North Carolina and our nation. | Buy Tickets |
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Masterworks:
Splendid Tchaikovsky
featuring
Chaeyoung Park, piano
Saturday, March 13, 2027, 7:30 p.m
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU
- JARRE • Suite from Dr. Zhivago
- TCHAIKOVSKY • Piano Concerto No. 1
- TCHAIKOVSKY • Marche Slav
- TCHAIKOVSKY • 1812 Overture
When composing the 1812 Overture, Tchaikovsky was given free rein in choosing the instruments he would use. He chose cannons. More than a century later, audiences around the world remain captivated by the same bold imagination, sweeping melodies, and emotional intensity that define his music. Featuring acclaimed rising star pianist Chaeyoung Park, this program explores both the beautiful and bombastic sides of one of classical music’s most beloved composers. From the lyrical power of the Piano Concerto No. 1 to the thrilling spectacle of the 1812 Overture, experience the enduring artistry of a musical master whose works continue to inspire generations. | Buy Tickets |
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Foothills Pops:
The Texas Tenors
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir
The Texas Tenors and the Western Piedmont Symphony perform a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop music with breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm. | Buy Tickets |
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WPS Youth Orchestras
Debut Strings
&
Youth Symphony
Spring Concert
May 16, 2027, 3:00 p.m.
Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block
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Masterworks:
Romantic Masters
featuring
Andrew Sords, violin
Saturday, May 22, 2027, 7:30 p.m
P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU
- SMYTH • Boatswain's Mate Overture
- SIBELIUS • Concerto for Violin
- DVOŘÁK • Symphony No. 7
Journey through landscapes of passion, drama, and unforgettable beauty in this celebration of Romantic-era music. Featuring acclaimed violinist Andrew Sords, Romantic Masters explores music inspired by national identity, folklore, and the natural world, brought to life through soaring melodies and richly expressive orchestral colors. From dazzling virtuosity to sweeping symphonic grandeur, this program captures the spirit of an era that embraced emotion, imagination, and the power of storytelling through music. A fitting conclusion to Western Piedmont Symphony’s 62nd season, this concert promises an evening of inspiration and exhilaration. | Buy Tickets |
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| WPS Box Office
SALT Block, North Side
243 3rd Ave NE, Suite 1N
Hickory, NC 28601
Wed - Fri 10 am - 4 pm
828.324.8603 ext 1000
tickets@wpsymphony.org
**All credit card orders will include a $7.25 processing fee
(Prices include state and local sales taxes.)
**PLEASE NOTE:
- Programs, artists, venues, prices and dates subject to change.
Pick 6 or 10 Flex Passes: valid in Regular B (L.red) section seats only.
Adult (MW & Pops):
Section A (d. blue & L.blue)
- $58, $53
Section B (d. red & L.red)
- $48, $43
Section C (d. green & L.green)
- $38, $33
Section D (orange)
- $20** (**MW only)
Student (MW & Pops)
(17 & under or w/colllege ID)
Section Regular C (L.green)
- $10
Section D (orange)
- $10 (**MW only)
Regular B (L.red) only with Adult ticket purchase
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