Wheeling
Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the next performance of the WSO
on the GO series, featuring Wheeling Symphony’s Brass Quintet. The
performance will be held Tuesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm at the
Lincoln Theater in New Martinsville, WV. This concert is free and
open to the public. The
WSO on the GO ensemble features musicians Jason Allison (horn),
Shawn Wilson (trumpet), Donald Duncan (trumpet), John Sebastian
Vera (trombone), and Phil VanOuse (tuba). As a performer, Jason
Allison can be heard in the French horn sections of the Pittsburgh
Opera and Ballet Orchestras, the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
Orchestra, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, and Pittsburgh's
historic River City Brass. Shawn Wilson is a member of the The
Brass Roots in Pittsburgh, PA and the River City Brass Band, and
regularly plays with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh
Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet, and Wheeling Symphony. Trumpeter Donald
Duncan has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Phoenix Symphony,
Wichita Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, Wheeling Symphony and the
National Repertory Orchestra and is on the teaching faculty at
Wichita State University. John Sebastian Vera is the Principal
trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and River City Brass, and has
also played with symphonies in Wheeling, Dallas, Detroit, and
Pittsburgh among others. Phil VanOuse is principal tuba for the
Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestras and appears regularly in
bands, orchestras, quintets and jazz bands on trombone, euphonium
and tuba.
The concert will include an eclectic repertoire of classical
favorites, pop songs, and lively marches. “We are beyond excited to
be back performing at the historic Lincoln Theater in New
Martinsville,” said Bryan Braunlich, General Manager of the WSO.
“We are also so fortunate enough to partner once again with our
friends at ArtsLink who helped make this concert possible along
with additional support from the New Martinsville Parks and
Recreation Commission. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful time
at the Lincoln Theater with the performances from these incredible
musicians.”
Funding for ArtsLink’s activities is made possible with
assistance from West Virginia Northern Community College, WETZ/WYMJ
Radio, EQT Foundation, and Ohio Valley Online. ArtsLink is
committed to providing universal accessibility wherever possible.
Persons with special needs may contact ArtsLink at 304-455-2278 for
assistance.
Because of the generous support of our sponsors and donors,
including title sponsor McKinley Carter Wealth Services, all WSO on
the GO concerts will be free to the public to entice and encourage
new audiences to become long-time supporters. More information is
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