The Outer Banks Voice Says:
The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra was on the Outer Banks this past Monday and Tuesday, March 4 and 5. Not all 66 musicians that the NC Symphony Orchestra website lists as full-time musicians were here, but rather a string quartet and woodwind quintet. The two quintets got together at one point to give a performance at Cape Hatteras Secondary School on Monday evening.
The music was everything to be expected from musicians of that caliber. It was a stellar, wonderful performance. But that was only part of the story.
Sponsored by the Bryan Cultural Series, the musicians of the symphony managed to bring music and their love of music to students from Corolla to Ocracoke.
“We’ve never tried anything as ambitious as this program. Particularly going to Ocracoke and Corolla, where the Symphony had not been up to this point,” said Bob Muller, President of the Bryan Cultural Series.
Muller made a point of thanking the Outer Banks Community Foundation for their support, which included a $15,000 grant. “The Community Foundation’s participation was crucial, frankly,” he said. “We’re going to end up spending around $25,000 by the time it’s all done with meals and orchestra fees.”
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Don & Catharine Bryan Cultural Series brings important cultural events to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our events often involve bringing our performers, our artists together with local students to expand arts education in our area. Other things you should know about the Series:
YOUR SUPPORT
We rely on public support to keep our events coming to the area, to keep our ticket prices low and to maintain our deep engagement with local students. You can donate to the series online.
OUR PARTNERS
We partner with many local nonprofits including the Dare County Arts Council, the Outer Banks forum for the Lively Arts and the Dare County Youth Orchestra among others
OUR BOARD
We are an all volunteer organization, formed in 2012. You can meet our board, read about our finances and other boring stuff here.
