Struggling to find the perfect gift for that perfect someone? Why not give them the gift of music?
Gift certificates available – please contact the symphony office at 910-433-4690.
Struggling to find the perfect gift for that perfect someone? Why not give them the gift of music?
Gift certificates available – please contact the symphony office at 910-433-4690.
Stephanie Wilson, a lifelong musician, is thrilled to serve as Principal Timpanist for the Fayetteville Symphony for the 2015-2016 season. Ms. Wilson began studying piano at age 5 before pursuing percussion studies in school. She flourished through high school winning many piano competitions under the direction of Mr. John Whittaker and performing with numerous honors bands studying percussion under Mr. Rick Dior. She continued her career into college leading the percussion studio at Appalachian State University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in percussion performance under the direction of Dr. Rob Falvo.
Since graduating from Appalachian State University Stephanie has been busy building her private percussion and piano studios. She regularly works with many schools in and around the Charlotte area teaching group and private lessons. In addition to being the timpanist for the Fayetteville Symphony Stephanie is a percussionist with the Western Piedmont Symphony, the Carolinas Wind Orchestra, and performs occasionally with the Union and Asheville Symphonies. Stephanie regularly tours with the Pan Jive Steel Drum Band in North Carolina and surrounding areas and is in high demand as a performer in the greater Charlotte area. Stephanie lives in Charlotte with her sweet pup, Roxanne, surrounded by drums and beautiful views!
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1956 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is a professional, regional orchestra whose mission is to educate, entertain, and inspire the citizens of the Fayetteville, North Carolina region as the leading musical resource. Praised for its artistic excellence, the Symphony leads in the cultural and educational landscape for Fayetteville and the southeastern North Carolina region.
The Fayetteville Symphony typically performs 8 concerts during any given season performing both at Methodist University and Fayetteville State University. Partnerships with other agencies include collaborative performances with Cape Fear Regional Theatre, chamber concerts at St. John’s Episcopal Church, as well as the city’s annual Independence concert with fireworks. The Symphony brings music to the schools and the community by performing educational concerts, as well as having its own Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra, after school strings and summer music camps.
This organization is supported in part by a space grant from the BB&T Term Endowment of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 302 Fayetteville, NC 28302 |
Office Location: 310 Green St., Suite 101 Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
P: (910) 433-4690 F: (910)433-4699 |
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm |
info@fayettevillesymphony.org |
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
310 GREEN ST., SUITE 101
Fayetteville, NC 28301