Celebrate the sweet sounds of spring by attending the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra concert on Saturday, April 16, at 7 p.m. This performance will be at Pinecrest High School's Robert E. Lee Auditorium, located at 250 Voit Gilmore Lane in Southern Pines.

The featured soloist is Sophia Pavlenko, renowned pianist, with guest conductor Paul Chandley. In addition, scholarships will be awarded to winners of the orchestra's annual student scholarship competition. No tickets are required, but tax-deductible donations are always welcome.

The program will include "Piano Concerto No. 26, K. 537," by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; "Symphony No. 1, 3rd Mvt.," by Gustav Mahler (arr. Richard Meyer); "Amadeus! from Symphony No. 25," by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (arr. Jamin Hoffman); "Rondeau" from "Masterpiece Theater" by Mouret-Leidig; "Meditation" from "Thais" by J. Massenet; "Hopak" from "Sorochinisky Fair" by Modest Mussorgsky (orch. by Anatol Lyadov); "Mancini Magic" by Henry Mancini (arr. Jerry Brubaker) and "M to the Third Power" by Nunez.

Since 2005, the orchestra has served the Sandhills community supporting music appreciation and education. It provides an outlet for approximately 50 volunteer musicians to perform varied programs of orchestral literature. Members include adults and talented college, high school and middle school students.

It is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization and relies entirely on individual and business contributions to cover operating and general expenses and to support a scholarship fund benefitting Moore County music students.

The orchestra is a member of the Arts Council of Moore County and the Moore County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, visit the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra website at www.mporchestra.com or FaceBook.