Six featured artists and five contemporary works collide in an electrifying evening of bluegrass, jazz, Latin rhythms, and unexpected musical innovation. What happens when a symphony concert trades convention for curiosity? On Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m., Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS) invites audiences to find out with American Gothic, an adventurous program that challenges expectations of what a wind ensemble can sound like. Presented at Brendle Recital Hall at Wake Fo

Hayden Abercrombie is a North Carolina native, hornist, and educator currently based in Winston-Salem. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he studies with Dr. Maria Serkin. An enthusiastic and versatile performer, Hayden has appeared with the Durham Symphony Orchestra and Winston-Salem Symphony. At UNCSA, he is an active member of the horn studio and horn ensemble. Recent highlights inclu

The 16th Annual Kernersville Oktoberfest returns to Körner’s Folly on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for an afternoon of German-inspired food and drink, live music, and festive fun. Presented by First Citizens Bank, the annual fundraiser supports the preservation of one of North Carolina’s most distinctive historic places. This year, Oktoberfest will feature a special musical partnership with Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS), continuing a year-long collaboration between the two organ

Free September 13 concert will transform Incendiary Brewing into a galaxy far, far away while raising funds to keep Piedmont Pops free for the community Prepare to journey to a galaxy far, far away as Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS) presents The Music of Star Wars, its 2026 Fall Fundraiser, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Incendiary Brewing Company in downtown Winston-Salem. Led by Mark A. Norman, Artistic Director and Conductor, and featuring Felice Manget-Harvey

League’s Flagship Professional Development Program Now in 26th Year New York, NY (June 17, 2026) – Thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 21-30, 2026, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s campus at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Am

Piedmont Wind Symphony Invites Musicians to Perform A Mother of a Revolution Piedmont Wind Symphony invites community musicians, students, educators, and performers to join a collaborative performance of Omar Thomas’s A Mother of a Revolution during Piedmont Pops: Band Together on June 18, 2026. The work honors Marsha P. Johnson and explores themes of courage, identity, resilience, and belonging through a powerful and emotionally charged musical experience. Musicians will per

Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Mark A. Norman, presents Salon Solos, an intimate chamber music experience featuring wind and piano repertoire inspired by the golden age of salon performance. The concert will take place on May 19, 2026, with performances at 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM at Cupid’s Park Theatre at Körner’s Folly. Salon Solos transports audiences to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when virtuosic soloists and intimate

Free Community Concert Series Returns with New Chamber Music Experience in Lewisville Winston-Salem, NC — Piedmont Wind Symphony is proud to announce the return of its popular summer concert series, Piedmont Pops, featuring a dynamic lineup of free performances designed to bring communities together through live music. Under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Mark A. Norman, the 2026 season includes outdoor pops concerts, patriotic celebrations, family-friendly

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Piedmont Wind Symphony Presents Pictures at an Exhibition with Film A multi-sensory concert experience blending music, film, and urgent storytelling Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Mark A. Norman, will present Pictures at an Exhibition with Film on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Brendle Recital Hall. This powerful program bridges sound, imagery, and contemporary themes, transforming the traditional concert experience into an i

Music and history will meet in a unique new partnership this year as Piedmont Wind Symphony begins a special residency at Körner’s Folly, presenting a series of chamber concerts inside the historic Cupid’s Park Theatre. The residency will feature four immersive performances throughout 2026, returning the space to its original purpose as a gathering place for artistic expression, storytelling, and community connection. Built in 1880 by designer and artist Jule Gilmer Körner, K

On February 21, Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the direction of Mark A. Norman, Artistic Director & Conductor, presents an extraordinary evening of music exploring rhythm, reflection, despair, and renewal. The program features two remarkable works by James Syler, including a world premiere, alongside Fanfare Ritmico by Jennifer Higdon. The concert is performed in collaboration with the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus and features celebrated soloists, soprano Elizabeth Pacheco Ro

Meet the Musicians: Tubas on Tap January 21 | Footnote Coffee & Cocktails Piedmont Wind Symphony is thrilled to bring together an exceptional group of low-brass artists and a percussionist whose careers span performance, education, and leadership across North Carolina and beyond. This intimate, high-energy program celebrates the power, versatility, and personality of low brass—served up in a relaxed, community-centered setting. The Low End: Basses Covered in Tubas on Tap Foun

The Lord of the Rings Photo Gallery November 1, 2025 at 7:30PM Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM, Piedmont Wind Symphony invites audiences on a sweeping musical journey at Brendle Recital Hall. The program features an extraordinary lineup: internationally acclaimed composer and conductor Johan de Meij, percussion soloists Ksenija Komljenović and Antek Olesik, and Artistic Director / Conductor Mark A. Norman. Together, they will present a night that bridges cultures, celebrates percussion brilliance, and explores the rich landscap