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

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

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

Piedmont Wind Symphony German Band, under the direction of Mark A. Norman, Artistic Director & Conductor, is set to bring the festive sounds of Oktoberfest to the Triad this fall.

Winston-Salem, NC — Piedmont Wind Symphony, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Mark A. Norman, is proud to announce the return of its high-energy, family-friendly concert series, Piedmont Pops, with two performances this August and September. The concerts will take place on: Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM – Incendiary Brewing, Downtown Winston-Salem Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM – Incendiary Brewing, Lewisville Both performances are free and o

Piedmont Wind Symphony is thrilled to unveil its 2025–26 season, a dynamic and adventurous lineup that spans symphonic masterpieces, genre-bending pops concerts, intimate chamber experiences, and vibrant community events across the Piedmont Triad.

Piedmont Wind Symphony is thrilled to announce the return of Pops in the Pit, its high-energy, family-friendly summer concert series, with "Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies" — two unforgettable evenings of music outdoors.

Piedmont Wind Symphony Presents "Southern Harmony" Featuring The Martha Bassett Show An Evening of Togetherness and Unity Piedmont Wind Symphony is excited to present Southern Harmony, a special concert blending the diverse musical traditions of the Appalachian South on May 31, 2025, at 7:30PM at Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. This performance, featuring The Martha Bassett Show, will unite distinct yet deeply connected musical legacies through the haunting beauty of sh

Piedmont Wind Symphony Announces CONDUCT! A Conductor’s Workshop at UNC School of the Arts Piedmont Wind Symphony is excited to announce the launch of its new program, CONDUCT!, a dynamic conductor’s workshop designed for individuals who wish to enhance their conducting and analytical skills. Presented in collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, CONDUCT! will take place from June 18-20, 2025, at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in

Piedmont Wind Symphony is proud to announce the launch of its "Together for 35" fundraising campaign. This campaign seeks to raise $200,000

This year, Piedmont Wind Symphony celebrates a remarkable 35 years of musical excellence, and at the heart of this milestone is Rob Simon.