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76th SEASON
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Thank You For A Great Season!


Thank you to our Gold Concert Sponsors
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Fall 2023
76th Season Preview
Hosted by the WYO Board of Directors
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at 5:30pm
WY Symphony Orchestra & WY Jazz Program
Dr. Charles Steinberg, Guest Speaker
Washburn Hall, Mechanics Hall
Free To Donors to the Annual Fund
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Fall  Concert

Monday, November 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm
Sponsored in part by Carol & Bryan Plumb
WY Jazz & Wind Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble
Dan Gabel & Lucy Colwell 
& Bill MacGillivray, Directors
Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center
St. John's High School, Shrewsbury 

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Fall  Concert
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at 3:00pm
Made Possible by the Jeppson Memorial Fund
WY Philharmonic & String Orchestras

Jack Corbett, Director, Director
Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester

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Suggested Donation of $20

Fall  Concert
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 7:00pm
Made Possible by the Demoulas Foundation
WY Baroque Orchestra
Sylvia Dicrescentis, Director
First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury

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Suggested Donation of $20

Fall  Concert
Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 4:00pm
Made Possible in Part by Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
WY Symphony Orchestra 
Jonathan Colby, Music Director
Clinton Town Hall, Clinton, MA

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Annual Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 4:00pm
Proudly Sponsored by Workers Credit Union
WY Symphony, Philharmonic, Wind & Jazz Ensembles
Nashoba Valley Chorale & Worcester Children's Chorus
Lisabeth Miller, soprano 
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Dinner Served

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Spring 2024
6th Annual Four Orchestras Festival 
Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 4:00pm
Proudly Sponsored by 1010 Dental on Elm
with additional support from 
​the Massachusetts Cultural Council
and Worcester Arts Council 

WY Symphony & Philharmonic Orchestras
Burncoat High School Orchestra
​Shrewsbury High School Orchestra
Sue On, Guest Conductor & Clinician 
STARS Residency Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
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Spring Concert
Tuesday, April 9th 2024 at 7:00pm
Made Possible in Part by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council
WY Baroque Orchestra & Viola Ensembles
Sylvia DiCrescentis, Director
First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury
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Suggested Donation of $20

Spring Concert: Berlioz "Symphonie Fantastique"
Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at 4:00pm
Made Possible in Part by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council
WY Symphony Orchestra & Percussion Ensemble
Jonathan Colby, Music Director & Bill MacGillivray, Director
Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center
St. John's High School, Shrewsbury 

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Spring Concert
Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 7:00pm
Made Possible in Part by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council
WY Jazz & Wind Ensembles
Dan Gabel & Lucy Colwell, Directors
Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center
St. John's High School, Shrewsbury 

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Spring Concert
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at 3:00pm

Made Possible by the Jeppson Memorial Fund
WY Philharmonic & String Orchestras
Jack Corbett, Director
Trinity Lutheran Church, Worcester

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Suggested Donation of $20

Spring Honors Concert
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at 7:00pm

Made Possible in Part by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council
WY  Honors String Quartet & Worcester Children's Chorus
Sylvia DiCrescentis, Coach
Pamela Mandell, Artistic Director (WCC)
First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury
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Suggested Donation of $20
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76th Season Finale Gala
Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 4:00pm
Proudly Sponsored by Competition Dynamics
WY Orchestras, Wind & Jazz Ensembles 
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Dinner Served
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76th Season is Made Possible Through the Foundational Support of
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The Jeppson Memorial Fund ~ The Schwartz Charitable Trust ~ The Fuller Foundation ~The Fletcher Foundation
Bob's Furniture Charitable Foundation ~ HOP Fund of the Middletown Community Foundation (OH)
DCU Kids Foundation ~ Jane Ellen Thompson & Robert M. Gordon Charitable Fund

Mechanics Hall Accessibility Notice:
Due to the historic construction and listed building status, the balcony at Mechanics Hall is not accessible via elevator and requires 2 flights of stairs. Should you have concerns regarding your visit, please email us at [email protected]. We will gladly do everything with in our power to make sure you and your family can find accessible and comfortable seating on the Main Floor at any event at Mechanics. 
The WYO offices at Mechanics Hall are fully accessible.  
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us - 77 Years of Orchestral Music
    • Robert Kennedy Community Service Award
    • Artistic Director
    • Administrative >
      • General Manager
      • Director of Development
    • Artistic Faculty >
      • Lucy Colwell
      • Dan Gabel
      • Patrick Chatham
      • Sylvia DiCrescentis
      • Chris Brainard
      • Sectional Coaches
    • Ensembles >
      • Symphony Orchestra
      • Philharmonic
      • String Ensembles
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Jazz Program
      • Chamber Music
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Program History
  • 2024 - 2025 Season
  • Tickets
  • Auditions
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Resources & Info
    • Absence Permission Form
  • Contact Us
  • Corporate Support
    • Program Advertisements
  • Carnegie