Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra
In 1964, a group of musicians formed a small string ensemble. Today, this group is more than 50 members strong and is known as the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony is a teaching orchestra that includes musicians from Barton College and the Wilson community.
Its board of directors, in cooperation with Institutional Advancement, supplements support of the orchestra through fundraising efforts that enable the orchestra to hire professional musicians who perform during concerts and serve as mentors for student musicians. The orchestra provides an extraordinary opportunity for members of the College and Wilson communities to join their musical gifts and talents for the study and performance of symphonic music.
The orchestra draws its strength from the cooperative effort of Barton College and the Wilson community. Music, at this distinctive level, enhances our cultural lives. However, quality is expensive. The Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra funds a part of its operative expenses with annual memberships.
February 14, 2025
Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra’s “Love the Symphony”
6:15 p.m. Reception
7 p.m., Symphony Performance
8 p.m., Dinner
Wilson Gymnasium
$100 per ticket*. Reservations required. Please note, space is limited and last year we had a waitlist. Purchase early to ensure your seat!
*Please note the non-tax deductible portion of each ticket is $60. $40 of each ticket is considered a donation.
For additional information, contact Jessica Tyson at jmtyson@barton.edu or 252-399-6381.
April 13, 2025
Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Concert
3 p.m.
Kennedy Family Theatre
$15 per ticket or by season ticket. Reservations required.
For additional information, contact Bonnie LoSchiavo at blloschiavo@barton.edu or 252-399-6559.
Benefits
Membership benefits include:
- Tickets for the fall and spring concerts
- Recognition in concert programs
- Priority reservation opportunities for the annual signature dinner event “Love the Symphony”
(A separate reservation and fee are required for “Love the Symphony.”)
Membership Levels
Symphony – $2,500 (8**)
Overture – $1,000 (8*)
Concerto – $500 (6*)
Sonata – $200 (4*)
Duet – $75 (2*)
Friend – $35 (1*)
*Number of Tickets for either the fall or spring concert.
** Priority reservation opportunities for the annual signature dinner event “Love the Symphony.” (A separate reservation and fee are required for “Love the Symphony.”)
Membership period is July 1 – June 30. Each ticket is valued at $15.00 and any amount over that is considered a tax-deductible donation to support the Symphony.
Click here to join online and discover additional ways to support Barton College and the Cultural Arts.