If you live near Winston-Salem, Hickory, Salisbury, Rock Hill, Monroe, or, of course, Charlotte, you’ll be close to some great music this year. The orchestras in those communities have a variety of concerts planned with varied repertoire. There's Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, but also contemporary composers including a former Miss America who writes music. There are pops concerts and evenings of film and cartoon music; programs that include actors, dancers and jugglers, and world class soloists; concerts outdoors and at breweries. There's something for everyone, and to get detailed information about the upcoming orchestra seasons in our region listen to this episode and visit the links below. Picture courtesy Charlotte Symphony Learn more: Charlotte Symphony Winston-Salem Symphony Salisbury Symphony Western Piedmont Symphony Union Symphony Rock Hill Symphony