WSO: Memory Lane
WSO completes its 59th Season with a great program of orchestral pops selections through the ages in partnership with the UNLIKELY STRUMMERS. With original works for orchestra, a set of ukulele ensemble selections, and three original composed pieces for orchestra and ukuleles, musical selections will span popular genres from 20th Century in a nostalgic nod to toe-tapping and memorable works that bring joy to all who perform and listen. Join us as WSO strolls down MEMORY LANE!
With series sponsorship provided by Bank Newport with additional support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, WSO and the UNLIKELY STRUMMERS will travel Rhode Island with this great live music “mix-tape” led by Music Director CATHERINE GAGNON. The premiere performance of the series, perfect for all ages is offered:
SATURDAY – May 30, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Providence College / Smith Center - Ryan Concert Hall - Eaton Street, Providence, RI
Admission: Suggested Donations at-the-door: $15-$20 per person with children 12 and under FREE
The program includes:
Broadway Showstoppers
Beyond the Sea (La Mer)
Carnival of Melody
A Salute to the Big Bands
West Side Story - Selections for Orchestra
Sunny Side of the Street
Rainbow Connection
Harvest Moon
California Dreamin'
Puttin on the Ritz
Ain't Misbehavin
I Got Rhythm
More about the UNLIKELY STRUMMERS:
Now entering their tenth year of performing together, the Unlikely Strummers are a group of ukulele players from southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. They have opened for ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, shared the stage with pop icon Peter Asher as well as Irish fusion band Gadan on their 2026 North American tour, and been featured on ABC's Chronicle. Their performances demonstrate that the ukulele is a surprisingly versatile instrument suited to almost any genre, from 1920s standards to early rock-n-roll, and from country to contemporary top 40s hits.
Warwick Symphony Orchestra (WSO) serves audiences and musicians by bringing classical and orchestral pops performances to communities across Rhode Island. As a regional volunteer symphony, the WSO seeks to deliver high-quality live music and affordable performances to diverse communities. WSO ensures accessibility and appeals to a wide-ranging audience of varied backgrounds through programming that seamlessly shifts between classical and orchestral pops.
The WSO aims to provide an outlet for continued musical development for all our participants, serve as an artistic asset within our community, develop and diversify our audiences through a variety of programs and collaborative partnerships with both musical and non-musical organizations including charities, non-profits, and service agencies. Our membership believes that music brings people together, and a concert can be more than just a concert.
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