From A 14-Year Tradition To A 50-Season Legacy: Symphony Of The Mountains Opens Pro-Art’s Golden Season At UVA Wise
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) is proud to host one of the region’s most beloved summer traditions as the Pro-Art Association launches its 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.
Symphony of the Mountains’ commitment to service encompasses the entire region, without regard for state or county boundaries. The orchestra consists of more than 70 professional musicians conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth. For more information about the symphony and to see a list of upcoming performances, please visit symphonyofthemountains.org.
Look forward to Pro-Art’s full 50th season announcement later this summer! Follow the nonprofit on social media @proartva and explore upcoming events at proartva.org. Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, for accessibility inquiries or general questions, call (276) 376-4520 or email contact@proartva.org. For weather related updates, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for real-time information.
This performance is made possible in part by the Marvin and Marcia Gilliam Foundation. Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Smith Vicars Family Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.