Name: WSO's Young People's Concert
Start: 2026-01-17T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-17T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College

January 18, 2026
4:00 PM | Wilson Center @ CFCC

Peter Askim, conductor
Logan Mack, narrator
Michael Thomas Foumai: Rat Race
Stephanie Ann Boyd: Red Wolves
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
Gioachino Rossini: William Tell Overture (selections)
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of musical discovery, imagination, and fun at the Wilmington Symphony’s annual Young People’s Concert, specially designed for children ages 6 and up!
Before the music begins, explore the Instrument Discovery Zone in the Wilson Center lobby starting at 2:30 PM—a hands-on, interactive space where kids can learn about and even try out the instruments they’ll see on stage. From the bold brass to the shimmering strings, it’s a chance to get up close and personal with the magic of orchestral sound.
Then at 4:00 PM, enjoy a 50-minute concert that introduces young audiences to the excitement and wonder of live symphonic music. The Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra will join the WSO for a special side-by-side performance on two pieces, giving young musicians the thrill of playing alongside professional orchestra members. The concert will also feature Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf, brought to life with engaging narration by local actor Logan Mack.
With energetic performances, engaging narration, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is a perfect first concert experience—or a delightful tradition for returning families.
Whether you're a budding musician or just curious about what makes an orchestra tick, the Young People’s Concert is a joyful celebration of music made just for young listeners—and those young at heart!