Winston-Salem Symphony, Author at Winston-Salem Symphony

Members of the 501st Legion

The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.

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Aug 5 2015

Chris Gilliam

North Carolina native Christopher Gilliam has been performing for nearly 30 years–teaching rising young artists and scholars at the university and college level for the past twelve. At home equally on the stage and podium, Gilliam has conducted or performed in literally hundreds of choral, opera, oratorio, music theatre, and straight-theatre performances.

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Jun 17 2015

Robert Moody to Lead Another Three Seasons with the WSS

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JANUARY 20, 2015) – The Winston-Salem Symphony announced that it has negotiated a new contract with music director Robert Moody. Currently in his tenth season, Maestro Moody will continue as music director of the Winston-Salem Symphony for an additional three years under the terms of the new contract. “Our orchestra has experienced tremendous

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Jan 21 2015

The WSS Instrument Petting Zoo!

The Winston-Salem Symphony’s new and exciting Instrument Petting Zoo travels to area classrooms, community events and WS Symphony performances to give both children and adults the opportunity to see and hear the different instruments of the orchestra – up close and personal!

Mar 10 2014

Daniel Stein, tenor

Tenor Daniel C. Stein, whose voice has been described as “ringing” and “warm and flexible”, began the 2018-19 season joining Dayton Opera, singing the role of Matteo Borsa in their production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. He follows that by creating the role of William in the world premiere of The Flood (K. Fujiwara) with Opera Columbus and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

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Dec 10 2013

Chorus Auditions

Please note: The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus is an all-volunteer ensemble. Vacancies advertised for the Chorus are not paid positions. Spring Auditions for 26/27 August 81:00 PM – 5:00 PM Room 208, Scales Fine Arts CenterWake Forest University The Chorus’s casual, low-pressure auditions are held in ten-minute intervals, during which prospective choristers will sing a prepared

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Jun 1 2013

WSSYO Conductors & Staff

Margaret Rehder and Ryane Dunnagan lead our talented students in rehearsals and concerts each year. Each conductor brings a wealth of experience in musicianship and education, guiding their respective orchestras to their full potential performance after performance.

WSSYO ON TOUR!

The Youth Symphony’s most recent concert tour took them to Washington, D.C. in April, 2018. The three-day tour to Washington DC was both educational and fun! The orchestra performed two concerts of patriotic music for large audiences at Union Station and a Veteran’s Retirement Home.

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Jul 15 2010

History of the WSSYO

In 2007 the Youth Orchestras became an official part of the Winston-Salem Symphony Association with added resources of the WSS Music Director Robert Moody and Executive Director Merritt Vale. The Winston-Salem Symphony, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), and Wake Forest University continue to offer invaluable resources and sponsorship of the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Orchestras program. Parent volunteers contribute many hours to help the orchestras function.

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