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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise hosts one of the region’s most beloved summer traditions as we launch our 50th season with the 14th annual Symphony of the Mountains performance at UVA Wise. This year’s concert will shift to a new day and location, with Symphony of the Mountains taking the stage in the David J. Prior Convocation Center on Sunday, July 19th at 3 p.m. for All American Legacy with Jake Hoot featuring The Voice champion alongside the full orchestra. The concert is free and open to all. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of music and community in the heart of Wise. Under the masterful direction of Cornelia Laemmli Orth, Symphony of the Mountains celebrates American music, heritage and community in an inspiring program honoring the nation’s rich musical traditions. Featured performer Jake Hoot is a storyteller with a six-string and a purpose. Best known as the Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Jake has graced iconic stages like the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, captivating audiences with his rich, soulful voice and undeniable gift for storytelling. Together with bandmates Jamie Floyd, Brittney Hoot and Charles Peahouse, Jake Hoot joins the orchestra for a dynamic collaboration featuring original songs and Nashville favorites, blending country, folk and contemporary with the grandeur of the full symphony orchestra.

Fall semester first-year students: Move-in will be held Friday, August 14. Fall semester returning students: Move-in will be held Sunday, August 16.

Fall semester first-year students: Move-in will be held Friday, August 14. Fall semester returning students: Move-in will be held Sunday, August 16.

Founded in 1986 by Professors Richard H. Peake and the late Jack Mahony, both of the Department of Language and Literature, the Medieval-Renaissance Conference began as a way of promoting scholarly activity on campus and providing visibility for the College in the larger academic community. The first conference was a success, hosting twelve speakers from mainly area colleges. Welcoming papers on all areas of medieval and renaissance studies, including literature, history, philosophy, art and music, the conference has enjoyed steady growth and increased national presence, with speakers representing institutions across the country – and the occasional international speaker. By the late 1990s it had grown to a gathering of thirty or forty presentations per year, growth that continues the legacy of Professors Peake and Mahony and confirms the value of an academic conference at the College. In spite of this growth, the conference remains small enough to foster a sense of academic community, generating lively discussions and feedback not always achievable at larger conferences. We also work to maintain an open, informal and friendly setting for participants. Many younger scholars, presenting their first academic paper, find their experience with the conference encouraging and helpful to their academic growth.