Meghan joined The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra staff in September 2022 and is excited to represent the FSO through this role. She loves the Fayetteville community and truly believes in FSO’s mission – to educate, entertain, and inspire others through music. Meghan enjoys photography, coffee (with lots of creamer), reading, and going on adventures with her husband, Joshua, and German Shorthaired Pointer pup, Maverick.
Welcome to our 2023-2024 season! We can’t wait to connect again both inside and outside the concert hall. Scroll down to see the concerts we have planned for you this upcoming year.
In addition to our 7 season concerts, we also have a variety of free Community Concerts and a free concert series called Symphony on Tap.
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Not sure how to navigate our ticketing system? We created a tutorial video for you here!
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
Featuring spooky selections from well-known composers such as John Williams, Michael Jackson, and Hector Berlioz, Spooktacular is the perfect addition to your Halloween agenda. Join us in your costume for extra fun! You’re in for a treat.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we cannot offer a trolley service for our performance of “Spooktacular” on October 28. If you need assistance, please contact Meghan Woolbright at mwoolbright@fayettevillesymphony.org.
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:30pm | St. John’s Episcopal Church
Join us in the intimate setting of St. John’s Episcopal Church as our Concertmaster, Fabian Lopez, takes you on a journey through Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”, amongst other selections.
Saturday, December 9 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
Due to popular demand, we are excited to present a holiday program this December in collaboration with Cumberland Choral Arts. Featuring favorite holiday songs and masterpieces from composers such as Eric Whitacre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and John Williams, this concert will take you on an artistic journey through holiday music.
Join us for a special string orchestra performance at Friendship Baptist Church. Patrons can look forward to hearing selections from renowned BIPOC composers such as Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Daniel Bernard Roumain. Also featured on this program is Vivaldi’s “Concerto for 4 Violins” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings”. Vivaldi’s “Concerto for 4 Violins” will feature our Concertmaster, Fabián López, Associate Concertmaster, Megan Kenny, FSYO Concertmaster, Halle Adams, and FSO violinist, Holland Phillips.
Update on January 16, 2024: Due to an injury, Brendan Slocumb will no longer be performing with the FSO for this concert. He will be in attendance and providing commentary on stage with Maestro Stefan Sanders. However, the wonderful FSO violinist, Holland Phillips, will be taking his place on Vivaldi’s “Concerto for 4 Violins.”
Brendan will still be signing his books from 4-6pm at City Center Gallery and Books the day of the performance.
Saturday, March 9 at 7:30pm | Haymount United Methodist Church
The sounds of our mighty brass and percussion sections will fill the air at Haymount United Methodist Church. Featured pieces include Ottorino Respighi’s “Ancient Airs and Dances Suite” and Eric Ewazen’s “Symphony in Brass”.
Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
We are thrilled to welcome the Kruger Brothers to Fayetteville to perform alongside the FSO for this special program! You can expect to hear bluegrass music alongside classical masterpieces such as Copland’s Appalachian Spring on this exciting and collaborative program.
Bad To The Bones with the Joseph Alessi
Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
You won’t want to miss our season closer with special guest Joseph Alessi, the principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. Alessi is a Grammy Award-winning musician who has performed with orchestras all over the world, and we are honored that he’s chosen to share his talents with our Fayetteville community.
1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s season concerts include Spooktacular, Holiday Pops, Music of Appalachia, and Bad to the Bones will be at Seabrook Auditorium located on the beautiful campus of Fayetteville State University. This venue is wheelchair accessible with handicapped parking and specified seating.
*Please note that we offer a complimentary shuttle service from the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra office to Seabrook Auditorium for all season concerts including Spooktacular, Holiday Pops, Music of Appalachia, and Bad to the Bones. The shuttle will pick up riders at the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra office, 310 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, in the main parking lot at 6:30 pm only. Reservations are not required, and it is free to use! The trolley does not run for chamber concerts.
For more detailed venue information please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager.
302 Green Street Fayetteville, NC 28301
Right in the center of Downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina, St. John’s Episcopal’s sanctuary provides an intimate experience for patrons to experience classical performances. This venue is wheelchair accessible with specified parking, seating, and an emergency exit. Parking is available at St. John’s Episcopal Church or the FSO parking lot (310 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301). There is also free parking in Downtown Fayetteville on the weekends. For more detailed venue information please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager.
1700 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville NC 28303
Haymount United Methodist Church is wheelchair accessible with specified parking on site, seating, and an emergency exit. For more detailed venue information please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager.
400 Campbell Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is wheelchair accessible with specified parking on site, seating, and an emergency exit. For more detailed venue information please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager.
5400 Ramsey Street, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC 28311
The John M. Reeves Fine Arts Complex is a cultural venue for the Fayetteville community, where people of all ages come to enjoy concerts, theatre productions, pageants, lectures, and other special events. This venue is wheelchair accessible with handicapped parking and specified seating. There are several parking lots located near Huff Concert Hall. For more detailed venue information please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager.
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 7:30pm | Iron Mike Conference Center
Due to popular demand, we will hold another FREE Symphony Movie Night this spooky season on Fort Liberty at Iron Mike Conference Center! We will show the gothic 1922 German silent film, Nosferatu, with music arranged by Peter B. Kay. Bring your family and friends for a fun night!
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 8:00pm | Dirtbag Ales
Due to popular demand, we will hold another FREE Symphony Movie Night this spooky season at Dirtbag Ales! We will show the gothic 1922 German silent film, Nosferatu, with music arranged by Peter B. Kay.
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 4pm | Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Join us for a holiday-themed family concert that is free for the community in the beautiful Orangery at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Families will have a chance to meet Santa and the Grinch, too! Admission is FREE for this movie and concert.
*A separate ticket for purchase will be needed for Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s Holiday Lights event.
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 7:30pm | Berean Baptist Church
We are collaborating with Cumberland Choral Arts again this holiday season to perform Handel’s Messiah at the beautiful Berean Baptist Church. We hope you can join us for this holiday tradition.
A Celebration of Love
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 6:30pm | Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Join the FSO as we shine a spotlight on the contributions of Black composers and artists in classical music in honor of Black History Month. Experience selections from Florence Price, Antonín Dvorák, and more. This concert will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for children ages 6-18. Tickets are required and can be purchase here or at the door the night of the concert.
Side by Side Program
Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 2:45pm | Huff Concert Hall at Methodist University
Our mission to educate, entertain, and inspire our community will be on full display with our annual free side-by-side concert, where the Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra performs alongside our world-class musicians. To learn more about FSYO click here. Experience selections like Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance No. 8, and more.
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 7:15pm | Festival Park
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and the City of Fayetteville will present a free admission Independence Concert on July 4, 2024 in Festival Park located in Fayetteville, NC! 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺. 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. ***Please no personal tents, pets, outside food or beverage, or bicycles/scooters.
We’re looking for food truck vendors for this event at no cost to you. Please email Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager at mwoolbright@fayettevillesymphony.org if interested!
We are pleased to offer a complimentary shuttle service from the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra office to Huff Concert Hall and Seabrook Auditorium for our subscription concerts held at Huff Concert Hall and Seabrook Auditorium.
The shuttle will pick up riders at the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra office, 310 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, in the main parking lot at 6:30 pm only. Reservations are not required, and it is free to use!
All questions can be directed to the Marketing & Office Manager, Meghan Woolbright, mwoolbright@fayettevillesymphony.org.
Your time and effort makes a difference…
Be a part of FSO! Volunteers are an integral part of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s success by providing support to staff, assisting at concerts, and helping with events. Do you have experience playing an instrument? Work our instrument petting zoo showing young children how to hold and play an instrument!
To become a volunteer, just fill out the application found here and we will be in touch! Please email Meghan Woolbright, at mwoolbright@fayettevillesymphony.org, or call 910-433-4690 for more information.
Doug Stephens, Chair
Phillip Hedrick, Vice Chair
Rhonda Haskins, Treasurer
La Tasha Wolokolie, Secretary
Carrie Sacco Callahan | Brenda DePaola | John Turner | Zach Pritchett
Patti Carlin Monroe | Amy Steffan | Lou Brooks | Savanna Samuelian
Tad Davis | Mark Regensburger | Brittany Dickerhoff
Musician Representatives on the Board
Holland Phillips | Winifred Garrett
Stefan Sanders, Music Director
ssanders@fayettevillesymphony.org, 910-433-4690
Anna Meyer, Executive Director
ameyer@fayettevillesymphony.org, 910-747-7463
Meghan Woolbright, Marketing & Office Manager
mwoolbright@fayettevillesymphony.org, 910-433-4690
Stuart McLemore, Operations Manager
operations@fayettevillesymphony.org, 910-747-7603
Dr. Daniel McCloud, Assistant Conductor & FSB Director
band@fayettevillesymphony.org
Kristin Stiteler, Youth Orchestra Director
kstiteler@fayettevillesymphony.org
Tim Parsons, Youth Band Director
tparsons@fayettevillesymphony.org
Laurel Wachtler, String Sinfonietta Director
lwachtler@fayettevillesymphony.org
Barbara Shipp, Cello Choir Director
info@fayettevillesymphony.org
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 |
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Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
310 GREEN ST., SUITE 101
Fayetteville, NC 28301
