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From the Stage to the Page: Celebrating 75 Years of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra

We’re proud to share our special commemorative section, created in partnership with the Marietta Daily Journal, now available to read on our website. This beautiful feature brings the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s remarkable 75-year history to life-celebrating our musicians, our music, and our enduring connection to the community. We extend heartfelt thanks to the MDJ for their partnership and […]

Opera Meets Broadway in the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s “Drama and Destiny”

Featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas Prepare for an unforgettable evening where the grandeur of opera meets the magic of Broadway! The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) proudly presents Drama and Destiny: Opera Meets Broadway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bailey Performance Center. This sweeping musical journey explores timeless stories of […]

Singing with Joy: A Conversation with Soprano Indra Thomas

When Indra Thomas sings, there’s more than sound — there’s light. Her voice fills the hall with both grandeur and intimacy, but it’s her joy that lingers longest. In a recent conversation with GSO Executive Director Suzanne Tucker, Thomas reflected on the path that led her from the church pews of Georgia to opera houses […]

GSO Honored with Proclamation from Cobb County Board of Commissioners

On September 23, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) was recognized at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting with a proclamation celebrating the organization’s 75 years of service to the community. This honor underscores the GSO’s long-standing role in enriching the cultural life of Cobb County and beyond. A Musical Welcome to the Celebration Before […]

It’s GAME ON for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Experience the ultimate mashup of gaming nostalgia and epic symphonic sound. The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is pressing “play” on an unforgettable adventure with Level Up! Music from Video Games on Saturday, October 11, featuring both a sensory-friendly and a family concert. From the instantly recognizable Super Mario Bros. theme to the sweeping landscapes of […]

A Decade of Vision: Conductor Timothy Verville Marks 10 Years with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra

 By Kim Ellet, GSO Development Director When Dr. Timothy Verville first stepped onto the podium of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) ten years ago, he was drawn to two things: the orchestra’s long history and the promise of its community. “The GSO had already been in the community for over 60 years,” he recalled. “That […]

A Night to Remember with GSO Jazz!

Friday night’s Woodstock Arts Lantern Series concert was nothing short of magical. A capacity crowd gathered under the stars, where the warm glow of lanterns set the stage for an evening of exuberant jazz. Sam Skelton and the GSO Jazz! big band delivered with creativity and confidence, performing dynamic suites from legends like Ellington, Basie, […]

From Lolli-Pops to Legacy: How the GSO Has Shaped Young Musicians for Generations

By  Suzanne Tucker, Georgia Symphony Orchestra This is the third installment of our special anniversary series, published in the August 13 edition of the MDJ. As we celebrate 75 years of music, connection, and community, the MDJ is generously joining us to help share our story. Each month, this collaboration will bring you behind-the-scenes glimpses […]

GSO Spotlight: Rebecca Strojan Weaver

Musician-at-heart, GYSO mom, and now leading the board into our next era. If you told Rebecca Strojan Weaver back in her Suzuki violin days that she’d one day be chairing the board of a historic symphony orchestra, she might have laughed—and then picked up her violin. Or french horn. Or headed off to church choir […]