Educational Programs

Music Education is a main component of our mission and vision. The Symphony makes dozens of educational opportunities available to children and adults each season as a way of enriching our community and engendering a love of music among all ages.

In-School Ensembles & Orchestra Concerts

The goal of this program is to introduce all 4th and 5th grade Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School students to the symphony orchestra. In Phase One of the program, woodwind, brass, string, and percussion ensembles visit and perform for all 4th and 5th graders, giving them a close up view of the instruments and how they work. In Phase Two all 5th graders are transported to a formal concert hall to experience a full symphony orchestra concert.

Introducing the Brass
WSS Brass Quintet
J. Strauss: Thunder & Lightning Polka

Potter: Finnegan’s Wake
Karen Ní Bhroin
Conductor
Rachel Watson Dancer

This program is funded by the Symphony and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.

Musicians in the Classroom and in the Community

Musicians, both individual and in ensembles of all sizes, bring their training and performance experience directly to students and audiences throughout the Triad. Programs are specifically designed to enhance your school music program or to engage your local community.

Timpanist Peter Zlotnick demonstrates percussion instruments for young children

These programs give students and audiences an opportunity to meet the musicians of the WSS, experience a live performance, see the instruments up close, and enhance understanding of music, performance practice and much more. Program prices vary according to the scope of your group’s needs, duration, and location. Interested in having one or more of our musicians visit your school or classroom? Use the button below to get started!

Guest Artists Outreach

The WSS often teams up with local schools and community organizations to present up-close opportunities with visiting artists and guest composers. Visiting artists, such as superstar violinist Joshua Bell (shown) share their insights and experience with students and adults. Classes are often arranged on short notice as artists become available, and details are subject to change pending the rehearsal and performance schedules of the musicians.

Joshua Bell speaks with young musicians at the Stevens Center
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