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Washington Symphonic Orchestra

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Mission

To 'engage the community by providing accessible, quality musical performances that entertain, educate and inspire.'

Programs and Services

  • Concert Season: each year, the WSO Presents four season concerts that blend classics and pops.
  • Young Artist Competition: each year, one musician who lives in Washington County and/or attends a Washington County School, in grades 9 through 12, is awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the full orchestra.
  • Young Vocalist Competition: each year, one vocalist who lives in Washington County and/or attends a Washington County School, in grades 9 through 12, is awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the full orchestra.
  • Side by Side: high school students are selected to play alongside WSO musicians. They attend all rehearsals and performances through the course of one season concert cycle.
  • Community Outreach: the full orchestra has performed free concerts at the Whiskey Rebellion Festival and at Carnegie Music Hall. In summer 2022, the WSO will once again play the WRF and a concert at Peterswood Park. Smaller groups including the WSO String Quartet and the WSO Brass Quintet also perform throughout the community.

Primary Revenue Sources

Grants, individual donations, sponsorships, ticket revenue, program ads

Primary Fundraising Event

Annual Appeal/WCCF Gives

2020 Financials

Federal Tax ID74-3045227
Revenue$121,009
Expenses$92,009
Net Assets$148,963

Contact

Name:Adam J. Shaffer
Title:General Manager
Email:grants@washsym.org
Website:www.washsym.org
Phone:724-223-9796
Address:PO Box 178
Washington, PA 15301

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