Greetings from the Symphony!


WMSO’s Annual

Halloween Concert

Professor Grandis leads works by

Ladmirault to the spotlight with

several world premiere recordings.


SAT 10/25
7:30 PM

Halloween
Concert

Details

SAT 12/06
7:30 PM

Winter
Concert

Details

SAT 02/14
8:00 PM

Valentine’s
Concert

Details


Information regarding the 2025 season audition process for our Symphony can be found here. Please do not hesitate to reach out to dfgrandis@wm.edu to arrange an audition!

Donate

Our TribeFunding Campaigns are open for donations! The concept is similar to a GoFundMe, where family and community members can collectively support the orchestra through donations of any size.

We currently have two funds for donations:
W&M Orchestra (1074)
W&M Orchestra Travel Fund (4120)

Follow the link above and enter in one of our fund’s numbers to donate!

Your support for the Symphony helps raise funds for both our domestic and international tours, and supports those behind the scenes who work to keep our ensemble growing and performing.

If you are interested in supporting the Symphony for events this current season, you can do so by buying merchandise before our concerts, or donating via Venmo: @WM_Symphony_Orchestra.

Thank you for your patronage!

Experience W&M Symphony Orchestra

Learn about our free concert livestreams, tours, and our history.

Free Livestreams

Catch WMSO concerts for free on the William & Mary Music Department’s YouTube channel.

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WMSO On Tour

Learn about WMSO’s annual domestic tour to the DC area, as well as our international tour history.

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WMSO Archives

Explore recordings, programs, images and concerts since 2017.


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Us

Formed in 1932, the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra is comprised of undergraduate, graduate and community musicians of the College of William & Mary. Its mission is to grow through performances of great orchestral literature and to contribute to the artistic community of the College and beyond.

In recent years, WMSO has performed major works by Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Dvorak, Mahler, Bartok, Ravel and Tchaikovsky, and offers additional opportunities such as guest artist collaborations, premieres, and tours. In 2002, WMSO took its first international tour to Italy and Sicily. In 2017, the orchestra traveled to Paris, France, performing at renowned venues including the Église de la Madeleine. In 2023, WMSO visited Prague and Vienna, performing in Prague’s Klementium Mirror Chapel. Domestically, WMSO has toured along the east coast, including Pittsburg and Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center. Awards received by the WMSO include the third prize in 2017 in the college division of The American Prize, and also the American Prize “special judges’ citation for exceptional orchestra of Non-Music Majors” in 2018.

WMSO rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm and performs 4 programs annually, in addition to appearing at special events such as the Family Weekend Concert. WMSO holds social events both within the organization and with other music ensembles, supports its members at various events, and always strives to foster a supportive and welcoming community at William and Mary.


Find out more by checking out our roster,
current executive board, director, and staff!