The Winston-Salem Symphony is one of oldest and most respected professional arts organizations in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. Started in 1946, the Symphony incorporated as a non-profit North Carolina corporation in 1952. Today under the leadership of Music Director Michelle Merrill, the Symphony brings performances, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives to where people live and helps audiences of all ages experience music in a way that is relevant and meaningful to their own lives. Through music, the Winston-Salem Symphony aspires to create shared experiences and connections that improve the quality of life in Winston-Salem and throughout the region.