Name: Celebrating Music Through 250 Years and Beyond
Start: 2026-03-31T19:30:00-04:00
Location: University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Beckwith Recital Hall

Celebrating Music Through 250 Years and Beyond! As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, the Wilmington Symphony invites you to explore the music that has shaped Wilmington and North Carolina over the past twenty-five decades.
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall
🎟 FREE – Limited space available (RSVP required: https://bit.ly/4cQVpfQ)
This engaging lecture will be led by Dr. Helena Kopchick Spencer, Associate Professor of Music History and Bassoon at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Known for her enthusiasm, deep musical knowledge, and engaging sense of humor, Dr. Spencer will bring history to life in a celebration of North Carolina’s musical legacy and America250.
The presentation also includes live performances featuring:
-Elizabeth Loparits (piano)
-Henry Dennis (piano)
-Zoe Rudolph (flute)
-Annabelle Arends (soprano) – WSO Concerto Competition Winner
-Special performance of "Carolina in My Mind" by Laura Lewis
🥂 Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-event reception.
Reserve your seat today — space is limited: https://bit.ly/4cQVpfQ
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s “Celebrating Music Through 250 Years and Beyond” project was produced with assistance from the America 250 North Carolina initiative, administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of North Carolina.