Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will be presented with a $25,000 check by EQT Foundation, represented by Ellen Rossi, Foundation Manager. The check presentation will take place on Thursday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV. Each year, Symphony On Ice attracts thousands of people across the Ohio Valley.
This annual holiday events combines the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director John Devlin, area Middle and High School choirs, members from the Wheeling and Pittsburgh Skate Clubs, and national and championship skaters.
“We thank the EQT Foundation for their support for this incredible community event,” says Bruce Wheeler, Executive Director of the WSO. “Their sponsorship allows us to keep performing Symphony On Ice for the residents of the Ohio Valley. We truly appreciate the foundation’s generosity and look forward to continuing our work together.”
EQT Foundation awards non-profits in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and surrounding states funding for projects that enhance the lives of the residents that they serve.