"Listen fresh, Listen local"™
Jennifer Sacher Wiley
Music Director & Conductor
WSSO Diversity, Outreach & Inclusion
Committee, Resources, Events, Personal Development
"Enriching the Fabric of our Region"
the WSSO affirms and develops our mission statement
• Assessing inclusivity within our organization
• Programming culturally diverse repertoire
• Connecting with young musicians
• Welcoming diverse audiences
Fela Sowande's "A Folk Symphony" of 1960 was composed in celebration of Nigeria's independence.
It has rarely been performed and we're excited to offer a unique rendition in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company.
Woven among this symphony will be poems, folk tales, play excerpts, and inspirational messages by Nigerian authors. This is a unique compilation of symphonic theater by Jennifer Sacher Wiley.
Jamming after Educational Shows, December 2025
"Vacation with the Orchestra", an original, scripted concert-drama was performed for over 1000 local students on December 12, 2025. The WSSO collaborated with the Eagle View Advanced Middle School Orchestra and a Production Team of 12 middle school students from Camp Curtin Academy and Saint Patrick School
DIVERSITY & OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Side-by-Side Educational concerts with Eagle View Middle School Orchestra, Camp Curtin Academy, and Saint Patrick School
Celebration of Harlem Renaissance at Summer Pops Concert
Side-by-Side Concert with Cedar Cliff High School Orchestra
Attended League of American Orchestras webinar "Taking another Listen: Engaging New Audience Members of Color"
Welcome events for new members and post-concert follow-ups with collaborators
Exploration of religious & spiritual diversity in Masterworks program.
Featured African American leaders in community as orators for summer pops concerts
Partnership with Camp Curtin Academy: Production Team of middle school students for family concerts
Collaboration with Guest Conductor Dr. Eric Hinton
Meet & greet with Rick Benjamin, enrichment session surrounding Scott Joplin's "Treemonisha"
Meet & greet with composers Nancy Ives & Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate to discuss authenticity of voice.
