January 13, 2022 In his work Maestro Franz is always thinking on his feet, fast and furious! And now art is mimicking life! Franz, the WSO and administrative staff have been quick to adapt and pivot for this “new normal” that is life right now. The WSO is positioned for a strong future because of...
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Online Learning with the WSO! Maestro Franz presented a two-hour conducting workshop for students of the Greater Essex County District School Board. The workshop took place after school, online via Teams. Forty-two students signed up and attended. They heard Robert’s story on how he became a conductor. The students had lively...
December 18, 2021 From the WSO family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday! Please note our office will be closed on December 20 to January 3. We will return January 4. We look forward to seeing you in 2022!
November 29, 2021 WSO’s new digital concerts will INSPIRE all your senses! For Immediate Release The WSO creates a delectable symphonic seven episode series that will certainly inspire all your senses! Tickets to the series go on sale today. The Music. The Story. The Food., was the brainchild of Maestro Robert Franz and Dr. Rob...
November 28, 2021 Please join the WSO in welcoming Deborah Severs as the new President of its Board of Directors! Having joined the Board in 2016, Deborah becomes President in the WSO’s 74th season. A partner at Hogarth Hermiston Severs LLP, Deborah has served the community of Windsor and Essex County for many years. Special thanks...
November 20, 2021 Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians Van Phan and Evan MacLean performed in the Capitol Theatre lobby prior to the WSO’s Masterworks concert “Music Inspired by Shakespeare” on November 20, 2021. Preforming a wide selection of classical music, violin duo Van and Evan gave patrons a treat before the show and livened up...
October 31, 2021 The Windsor Symphony Orchestra had a “spook-tacular” time on October 30th & 31st performing our Halloween on Broadway concerts! Students of the St. Clair College Music Theatre Program did a wonderful job on stage performing pieces from Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, and Rocky Horror Picture Show alongside the orchestra. Even...
October 19, 2021 The City of Windsor & the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund have invested a combined $2.3 million toward preserving and enhancing our historic Capitol Theatre Windsor. Thank you to MP Irek Kusmierczyk and Windsor Symphony Orchestra for your partnership and support.Read more here.
September 19, 2021 Youth Musicians Inspire at Sandwich Town Market Members of the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra were delighted to perform at the Sandwich Town Market on September 19. After having online lessons for almost 2 years, and just recently being able to start rehearsals again, these talented musicians performed in small groups to a...
August 31, 2021 Our Home or Yours Live Concerts return to the Capitol Theatre & Livestream returns to your Home Windsor, ON August 31, 2021 The lights of the Capitol Theatre will be on again on September 25th with the return of live performances by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra after being dark for 18 months....