July 19, 2026 | 3 pm @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA–The University of Virginia’s College at Wise hosts one of the region’s most beloved summer traditions as the Pro-Art Association launches its 50th season with the 14th annualSymphony of the Mountains performance at UVA Wise.
This year’s concert shifts to a new day and location, with Symphony of the Mountains taking the stage in the David J. Prior Convocation Center Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. for "All American Legacy" with Jake Hoot featuring "The Voice" champion alongside the full orchestra. The concert is free and open to all. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of music and community in the heart of Wise.
Under the direction of Cornelia Laemmli Orth, Symphony of the Mountains celebrates American music, heritage and community in a program honoring the nation’s rich musical traditions. Featured performer Jake Hoot is a storyteller with a six-string and a purpose. Best known as the Season 17 winner of NBC’s "The Voice," Hoot has graced iconic stages like the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, captivating audiences with his rich voice and gift for storytelling. Together with bandmates Jamie Floyd, Brittney Hoot and Charles Peahouse, Hoot joins the orchestra for a collaboration featuring original songs and Nashville favorites, blending country, folk and contemporary with the grandeur of the full symphony orchestra.
Symphony of the Mountains’ commitment to service encompasses the entire region, without regard for state or county boundaries. The orchestra consists of more than 70 professional musicians conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth. For more information about the symphony and to see a list of upcoming performances, visitsymphonyofthemountains.org.
This performance is made possible in part by the Marvin and Marcia Gilliam Foundation. Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Smith Vicars Family Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Category: Music