Event

The Carolina Philharmonic Presents
A VIRTUAL GALA FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

October 21, 2020 | 7:30 pm - October 21, 2020 | 10:00 pm

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, October 21 at  7:30 p.m, The Carolina Philharmonic’s Virtual Gala for Music Education will feature performances by Broadway star, Marissa McGowan.

Access is complimentary for all.

You will be able to view the live-streamed event on our homepage, as well as on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook.

Live and Silent Auctions: Check back soon for details on our live and silent auction items and how to purchase a special VIP Gala Gift Package ($100) for you to enjoy while you experience the Gala.

For the 55-minute event, Maestro David Michael Wolff on piano will be joined by Broadway star Marissa McGowan for a collection of Broadway favorites, punctuated by inspirational highlights of our educational programs, as well as live and silent auction opportunities to support our cause. This one-of-a-kind evening that happens but once a year… and this year we’re virtual, so join the virtual toast as The Carolina Philharmonic celebrates serving 15,000 local children.

For more info, call the Box Office at 910-687-0287.

All proceeds benefit the Philharmonic’s educational outreach programs, from our Junior Orchestra to Encore! Kids and Link Up, presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall, altogether serving 3,500 Moore County children annually.

Photo of Marissa McGowan by Commercial Headshots

Now Playing

Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24

Composed by

Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Performed by

Upshaw/Orchestra of St. Luke's/Zinman

Label

Nonesuch

Catalog Number

79187

Today's Playlist

11:05pm Firebird Suite

Composed by

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Performed by

Berlin Radio Symphony/Maazel

11:28pm Appalachian Spring

Composed by

Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

Performed by

Cincinnati Pops/Kunzel

11:55pm Music selected by the announcer