Windsor symphony musicians will get new music one week before concert

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra has about a week to pivot to a new set of music for its next concert.

They were supposed to play a selection from Prince on Feb. 22 at the WSO Rocks concert but that license never came through.

"We have been told that it is because of the settlement of the estate, or that the estate is not settled," said symphony executive director Sheila Wisdom.

The rights to the music have been approved in the past, which is why the symphony decided on the concert and began practicing the music before the licensing had come in.

"In the absence of having the license, we will not go ahead," said Wisdom. "Things are getting a bit more difficult [with the estate]."

WSO ticket holders can pick up a refund if they don't want to come to the restructured show.

Wisdom said the situationshows how "nimble" their partner, Jeans 'n' Classics, is, having to replace the music with such short notice.

Music by Pharrell Williams, Luther Vandross and Earth, Wind & Fire will replace Prince on the docket.

"It will be keeping with the spirit of the show," said Wisdom. "It will be a good night."

Wisdom said she encourages everyone to come out and see how well the musicians are able to shift gears.

"We will be ready, we will be on stage and we will have a great show."