March 20, 2025 Barrier-free symphony:A vision for accessibility and accommodation at WSO When George Braddy decided to relocate from Montreal to Windsor during the Covid-19 pandemic to be closer to family, he thought a great way to learn more about his new home would be to integrate himself into its arts and culture scene. Having...
Fifty-five years of wedded bliss, and WSO patronage!Once the music started…they were transported The year was 1969, and while many young Windsorites were checking out the big rock ‘n’ roll acts of the day at the Elmwood Casino and Detroit’s famed Grande Ballroom, a courting couple by the names of Gerry and Rosemary were sneaking...
The Library Beneath The Stage:How the Orchestra Librarian preserves the sound and history of the WSO Matt Lepain didn’t even know Orchestra Librarian was an actual job when he was a young musician earning a degree in trumpet performance at the University of Windsor. There is little in the way of formal education for the...