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Address
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601 United States Get Directions
Phone (828) 328-7300
Website https://calendar.lr.edu/pe-monroe-auditorium

With a capacity of more than 1,300, P.E. Monroe Auditorium is used by many organizations on campus from symphonies to the Visiting Writers Series to Playmakers and convocations. P.E. Monroe has featured notable speakers from Alice Walker, Alex Haley and Nicholas Sparks to President Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter. It is also home to the radio station and The Rhynean School Newspaper. The radio station allows students of all departments to host their own radio shows, which are very popular among students.

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Masterworks

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks.   About: For 60 years, Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina) has accomplished our mission by providing inspiring and exceptional orchestral music experiences featuring a diverse array of acclaimed guest artists accompanied by our professional, highly-trained orchestra members. To enrich and engage the communities of Western […]

$10 – $50

Masterworks: Elemental Music

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Experience an inspiring evening with Maestro Matthew Troy and the Western Piedmont Symphony as they explore the powerful connection between humanity and nature. Elemental Music brings the natural world to life through vivid orchestral works—featuring birdsong, pastoral scenes, and the forces of creation. From haunting to hopeful, this program invites you to reflect on the elements that shape our world and ourselves.

$20 – $58

Masterworks

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks.   About: For 60 years, Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina) has accomplished our mission by providing inspiring and exceptional orchestral music experiences featuring a diverse array of acclaimed guest artists accompanied by our professional, highly-trained orchestra members. To enrich and engage the communities of Western […]

$10 – $50

Masterworks: Italian Inspirations

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: A musical journey inspired by classical, romantic Italy, featuring works by Bach, Pärt, Sammartini, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. Featured artist Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpet.

$20 – $58

Masterworks: Romantic Masters

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: An evening of classical music new and familiar, featuring Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, a work of supreme virtuosity and eloquent, beautiful musical storytelling. Featured artist: Andrew Sords, violin - Andrew Sords is an internationally acclaimed soloist known for his virtuosity and expressive performances. He has appeared with over 300 orchestras across four continents, with recent debuts in New Zealand, Puerto Vallarta, and […]

$20 – $58

Masterworks: Musical Wanderlust

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Event: Embark on a musical journey with pianist Sheng Cai and the Western Piedmont Symphony, featuring works by Goldmark, Bizet, Steiner, and Saint-Saëns’ vibrant “Egyptian” Piano Concerto No. 5. Expect an evening of cinematic color, romantic melodies, and global flair.

$20 – $58