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A Message from Our Executive Director

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that the end of our 72nd season is here. And what a year it has been!  This year, 519 musicians, student, amateur and professional, have performed 33 concerts, and sold almost 7000 tickets.  The GSO presented the World Premiere of Liminal: An Atlanta Concerto, by our own Artistic Director […]

The Musicians Behind the Music

We recently connected with a few of the musicians who play with GSO Jazz! Learn more about their musical journey and interests by reading below. Mace Hibbard, Saxophone What made you become a musician?I come from a family of musicians, so I suppose it is in the stars.  What instruments do you play?Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and […]

Registration Open: The Art of Musical Orchestration

We are excited to announce that Timothy Verville is hosting an insightful lecture at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center on April 12, 2023, for Cobb County older adults. Attendees will listen to several musical selections and compare how different versions of the same piece can alter the message of the music. When: April 12, […]

GYSO 2023-2024 Season Auditions Are Open

Auditions are now open for the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras (GYSO) 2023-2024 Season! As members of GYSO, students enjoy continuing their musical development in a nurturing and supportive environment while performing at the highest level during a full season of concerts. Each ensemble is led by professionals in their fields who provide comprehensive music experiences for students […]

Explore the Sounds of Radiohead through Jazz!

The Radiohead Jazz Project is back! Join the GSO Jazz Ensemble and Director Sam Skelton for a unique and engaging exploration of the music by English rock band Radiohead on April 15 at 8:00 PM at The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre. Radiohead is one of the most recognized rock bands of the early […]

Legendary Andrew Young Inspires Celebrity Luncheon Guests

This year’s GSO Celebrity Luncheon will be remembered as one of its best, thanks to Ambassador Andrew Young, who delivered the keynote address. The sold-out event took place on March 18, 2023, at the Marietta Country Club. The excitement inside the venue was palpable as both longtime GSO patrons and first-time supporters awaited the living […]

Inspiring Young Performers to Discover Their Musical Potential

Since 2006, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has been a space for young minds to explore their musical creativity and talent through performance. GYSO comprises five orchestras, a jazz ensemble, a percussion ensemble, instrumental chamber ensembles, and a youth chorus. It is the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast, providing members with a […]