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12OctoberSaturday
Chorus, Orchestra
Rhapsody in Blue
Time: Saturday, October 12, 20247:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the earliest fusions of popular and classical music: George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue," featuring pianist Robert Henry. Enjoy nostalgic original versions of popular music pieces, a medley of songs from the 1920s, and more, as we take a one-hour trip back in time to honor this groundbreaking era in music history.
27OctoberSunday
Youth
GYSO Symposium, Percussion, Jazz, Symphony
Time: Sunday, October 27, 20247:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
03NovemberSunday
Youth
GYSO Concertina, Harmonia, Camerata
Time: Sunday, November 3, 20243:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
03NovemberSunday
Youth
GYSO Flute Choir, HSQ, Clarinet, Philharmonic
Time: Sunday, November 3, 20247:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
09NovemberSaturday
Orchestra, Sensory Friendly, Special Event
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Symphonic Superheroes
Time: Saturday, November 9, 20242:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Wheeler High School
LOOKOUT! It’s music from some of the greatest heroes of cinema! In this family-friendly concert, you’ll hear the epic sounds of Captain Jack Sparrow, the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and many more. Plus, you’re invited to come dressed as your favorite movie character! With tickets priced at just $10, this unforgettable family experience is a mission: possible.
09NovemberSaturday
Orchestra, Special Event
Family Concert: Symphonic Superheroes
Time: Saturday, November 9, 20244:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Wheeler High School
LOOKOUT! It’s music from some of the greatest heroes of cinema! In this family-friendly concert, you’ll hear the epic sounds of Captain Jack Sparrow, the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and many more. Plus, you’re invited to come dressed as your favorite movie character! With tickets priced at just $10, this unforgettable family experience is a mission: possible.
07DecemberSaturday
Chorus, Orchestra, Pops
Holiday Pops!
Time: Saturday, December 7, 20247:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Marietta Performing Arts Center
Join us for one of Cobb and Marietta’s treasured holiday traditions, the GSO’s Holiday Pops! Enjoy timeless favorites and fresh new classics that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The GSO Chorus will, as always, add to the joy and festive fun of the season.
08DecemberSunday
Chorus, Orchestra, Pops
Holiday Pops!
Time: Sunday, December 8, 20243:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Marietta Performing Arts Center
Join us for one of Cobb and Marietta’s treasured holiday traditions, the GSO’s Holiday Pops! Enjoy timeless favorites and fresh new classics that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The GSO Chorus will, as always, add to the joy and festive fun of the season.
26JanuarySunday
Youth
GYSO Symposium, Percussion, Jazz, Symphony
Time: Sunday, January 26, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
01FebruarySaturday
Orchestra
Suite Treats
Time: Saturday, February 1, 20257:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
From a magical sorcerer casting an evil spell to daring space swashbucklers, these musical suites promise an exciting and enchanting experience. Grieg’s "Peer Gynt Suite" presents music that is instantly recognizable from its use in commercials and films.
02FebruarySunday
Youth
GYSO Concertina, Harmonia, Camerata
Time: Sunday, February 2, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
02FebruarySunday
Youth
GYSO Flute Choir, HSQ, Clarinet, Philharmonic
Time: Sunday, February 2, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
15FebruarySaturday
Jazz, Pops
GSO Jazz! Miles Ahead: The Magic of Miles Davis
Time: Saturday, February 15, 20257:30 pm - 9:30 pm / The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Miles Davis. GSO Jazz!, led by the inimitable Sam Skelton, will bring his timeless sound to life with innovative renditions of classics like "So What" and "All Blues.” Journey through the groundbreaking compositions that redefined jazz and revel in the magic of Miles.
09MarchSunday
Chorus, Orchestra
Lux Perpetua: Light of Hope
Time: Sunday, March 9, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Zion Baptist Church
Eternal light—lux perpetua—is an image of hope that transcends life and death. Experience this light as the GSO Chorus and Orchestra present Gabriel Fauré’s haunting “Requiem” and other selections from the British choral school, an African-American spiritual, and a Buddhist mantra set by a contemporary Canadian composer.
28MarchFriday
Jazz, Pops
GSO Jazz! West Coast Swing
Time: Friday, March 28, 20257:30 pm - 9:30 pm / The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
This electrifying concert features the best of West Coast jazz, showcasing the legendary sounds of Stan Kenton, Bill Holman, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Bob Curnow and his All LA Band, and Gordon Goodwin.
19AprilSaturday
Orchestra, Sensory Friendly, Special Event
Sensory-Friendly Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 - 2:00 pm - March 22, 2025 - 3:00 pm / Wheeler High School
Prokofiev’s classic "Peter and the Wolf" brings to life the tale of a young boy on an adventurous exploration, narrated to enhance the experience. As he meets several new animal friends, the arrival of a ferocious wolf turns the adventure into a thrilling quest. Villagers band together to hunt the wolf and protect the town, leading to an unexpected twist.
19AprilSaturday
Orchestra, Special Event
Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 - 4:00 pm - March 22, 2025 - 5:00 pm / Wheeler High School
Prokofiev’s classic "Peter and the Wolf" brings to life the tale of a young boy on an adventurous exploration, narrated to enhance the experience. As he meets several new animal friends, the arrival of a ferocious wolf turns the adventure into a thrilling quest. Villagers band together to hunt the wolf and protect the town, leading to an unexpected twist.
04MaySunday
Youth
GYSO Concertina, Harmonia, Camerata
Time: Sunday, May 4, 20253:30 pm - 4:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
04MaySunday
Youth
GYSO Flute Choir, HSQ, Clarinet, Philharmonic
Time: Sunday, May 4, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
11MaySunday
Youth
GYSO Symposium, Percussion, Jazz, Symphony
Time: Sunday, May 11, 20257:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
Students in the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra perform at KSU's Bailey Performance Center.
Special thanks to The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and their support of GYSO!
17MaySaturday
Chorus, Orchestra
We the People
Time: Saturday, May 17, 20257:30 pm - 9:30 pm / Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center
In the GSO season finale, we delve into various perspectives on American life. Enhancing this powerful performance, the GSO will be joined by tenor Timothy Miller, the Atlanta Boy Choir, and the GSO Chorus.