Inspiring Young Musicians to Make a Difference with their Talent
As varied as the notes on a musical score, so is the depth and breadth of our organization. Here is just a sampling of our focus areas:
Youth Instrumental Music Competition Finalists
Our Junior and Senior winners from the March 19th Competition
This annual competition is sponsored by the Women’s Symphony Association.
This year’s competition was held on March 19th. Thank you to the judges for their time and expertise.
Ms. Doris Hall-Gulati
Ms. Elizabeth Lavender
Ms. Debra Ronning
The 2022 Youth Instrumental Competition Winners:
Congratulations to all of our competitors! You all made the judges’ decision very difficult. We wish all of the students much luck in their future and hope to see all those eligible return for the 2023 competition
Youth Instrumental Competition Highlights
Please Join Us On November 5th
Fall Fashion Show Fundraiser
Luncheon, Fashion show and Gift basket silent auction will be held at Bent Creek Country Club
For tickets email the committee at lancasterwsa@gmail.com
Tickets are $50
Our History
In 1953 a group of 13 women joined together to promote local symphony orchestras. Their first project was to sell beverages during intermission at a performance at a local high school. From that humble beginning has grown an organization supported in part by the Maude Bates Fund (begun in 1981) and the Barbara Little Endowment Fund (begun in 2002). While these two trusts help the WSA accomplish its mission, the support of the community, its partners and volunteers – people like you – is what fuels the inspiration of so many young people.
music speaks.”
Hans Christian Andersen
Mission
To promote classical music to the youth of Lancaster County and encourage interest in symphonic music.
The Lasting Influence of a Music Education
Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education.
Children who study music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers who do not participate in music lessons.
Music lessons in childhood provide an added defense in advancing age against memory loss, cognitive decline, and diminished ability to distinguish consonants and spoken words.
Organizations We Support
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
The core purpose of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is to enrich, entertain and educate the South Central Pennsylvania Community through unique live musical performances and to provide community engagement opportunities for students of all ages.
Allegro Orchestra Lancaster
Allegro has partnered with the Women’s Symphony Association to bring a fresh and exciting new perspective to the Youth Instrumental Music Competition.
Music for Everyone
A non-profit charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness and resources to strengthen the roll that music plays in our schools and communities.
Gretna Music
How You Can Make A Difference
The Women’s Symphony Association is hard at work in our community to promote classical music to young people and to encourage interest in symphonic music. With your help, the WSA can do even more to bring the classics to future generations. Become a WSA member, or become an individual/business partner, or volunteer with one of our many initiatives – all by following the steps on the membership form. The lives of countless young people will be enriched by your partnership.
P.O. Box 6154
Lancaster, PA 17607
www.lancasterwsa.org