Month: August 2020

March 11 seems so long ago and yet, it seems like only days. The WYSO Youth Orchestra had just completed two amazing dress rehearsals in preparation for a sold out March 13 concert at the Hamel Music Center. On the program just before intermission was the William Tell Overture by Rossini. The Youth Orchestra had been rehearsing for weeks: the horns, the...

WYSO has received nearly $90,000 of brand-new percussion equipment, courtesy of a private family foundation who wishes to remain anonymous. This generous gift was made possible because of the family’s history with, passion for, and active engagement with WYSO. The incredible gift includes 10 copper bowl timpani, 4 marimbas, a xylophone, vibraphone, chimes,...