Wichita Falls Symphony to Open Season November 14
The 79th season kicks off at First Baptist Church Downtown with featured soloist Kevin Cole.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Classical
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The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will launch its 79th season on November 14, 2026, at First Baptist Church Downtown. Music Director Fouad Fakhouri will lead a performance featuring pianist Kevin Cole.
Why it matters
The performance represents a significant community milestone as the organization shifts its venue to a church while the Memorial Auditorium undergoes planned renovations.
The season opener features 80 professional musicians and 5 apprentices, supported by an audience including 200 Airmen in Training and 200 elementary students. The orchestra plans to return to its home venue in 2027.
The players
Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra
This local musical organization is currently entering its 79th year of operations.
Fouad Fakhouri
He serves as the Music Director and oversees the artistic direction of the symphony.
Kevin Cole
He is a professional pianist and performer serving as the featured soloist for the evening.
Chris Brubeck
He is a composer who is attending the event for the regional debut of his musical work.
Sheppard Air Force Base
This installation provides training for service members and maintains a partnership with the local community.
The details
The program includes Rhapsody in Blue and the Texas premiere of Rhythms of the Range, with composer Chris Brubeck in attendance. Due to renovations at Memorial Auditorium, the symphony is hosting this concert at First Baptist Church Downtown, where library cardholders can access free tickets.
Timeline
November 14, 2026: The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra performs its season opener.
2027: The orchestra anticipates returning to Memorial Auditorium.
Industry Dynamics
This performance anchors the 2026-2027 Wichita Falls Symphony season calendar, marking a period of adaptation for regional arts organizations. The move highlights how local institutions maintain engagement and scale despite the temporary unavailability of their primary venues.
Community members holding library cards can obtain free concert vouchers for this performance. Those planning to attend should note the change in venue to First Baptist Church Downtown until renovations conclude.
The takeaway
Attending the performance provides a unique opportunity to experience a Texas premiere in a communal setting. Local residents are encouraged to utilize library vouchers to support youth and military participation in the arts.
Further reading
Learn more about local performances on the Classical page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL.
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