"Listen fresh, Listen local"™
Jennifer Sacher Wiley
Music Director & Conductor
Jennifer Sacher Wiley
Music Director & Conductor since 2017
I recently read a quote about music spoken by late actor Robin Williams in the movie "August Rush": "Music is God's reminder that there's something besides us in this universe, harmonic connection between all living beings." We all need opportunities to become spiritually open to those connections. I need reminding of this, myself!
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Anticipating a season of breadth, sweeping across the globe and symphonic history. I invite you to make human connections with the WSSO, allowing the voice of 17th century Italian composer Francesca Caccini to merge with the voice of 20th century Mexican composer José Moncayo. I invite you to be swept away by the brilliance of a solo trumpet and ponder Nigerian history and poetry. Be swept across the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Allow yourself to feel emotionally connected to those sitting in the audience with you.
Let's not forget that there are always connections to be made in this universe. Music can help us make those connections, with just a concert ticket and a 20-minute trip to our concert venue. ​​
A few quick facts about our Maestro
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Education: violin performance degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, New England Conservatory, U of Minnesota
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Susquehanna University: violin professor since 1997, founder of orchestra, currently teaches Global Music, conducting the Fall Musical, and Pedagogy (proud of SU alum Concertmaster Margeaux Katz-Sgrignol and other SU alums in WSSO!)
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Violinist: concertmaster of Susquehanna Valley Chorale Orchestra, sub with York Symphony and Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, featured soloist with Allegretto Youth Orchestra, Fall 2024
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Teacher: Pre-College studio of students ages 6-17, author of "Shifting Journeys", an intermediate shifting book
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Family: husband Peter teaches First Year Seminary & Rhetoric at Susquehanna University, daughter Joanna works at Butterfield in NYC, son/tenor Ross gigging in Columbia, SC
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Fun Facts: loves gardening, waking up early, sitting on the beach with family, soft-serve ice cream, ferris wheels
