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A Week in the Life of the GSO

(Spoiler: We Don’t Just Work on Concert Nights) This article is the ninth installment in our special anniversary series, originally published in the Marietta Daily Journal. As the Georgia Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years of music, connection, and community, the MDJ continues to generously partner with us to help share our story. Through this ongoing […]

Concert Recap: Big Band and Beyond Brings Big Energy to the Stage

Big Band and Beyond delivered an unforgettable evening of swing, sophistication, and pure musical joy, filling the hall with vibrant energy from start to finish. Under the direction of Tim Verville, the orchestra was in top form, guiding audiences through a program that celebrated the richness and range of big band and jazz traditions. One […]

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, […]

Georgia Symphony Orchestra - Celebrating 75 Seasons

GSO Celebrates Diamond Anniversary with a Spectacular Lineup of Concerts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARIETTA, GA. (June 2, 2025) –  The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its 2025-26 season in celebration of the organization’s 75th season. Led by Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, the multifaceted arts organization continues to set itself apart by offering an array of innovative orchestral, choral, jazz, family, and sensory-friendly […]

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 74th Season

Marietta, GA, July 19, 2024 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra has announced its 74th season schedule. Led by Music Director and Conductor Timothy Verville, the multifaceted arts organization continues to set itself apart by offering an array of innovative orchestral, choral, jazz, family and sensory-friendly programming. Classics Series The Symphony will begin its classics series […]

GSO Spotlight: Auriyan Tillman

Recent KSU grad and rising star, Auriyan Tillman will be headlining the upcoming GSO Jazz concert “What the World Needs Now.”  She sat down with Executive Director, Suzanne Tucker to talk about her start in music and the big dreams she’s got for the future.  S: What first got you into music?  I’ve been singing […]

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 73rd Season

Marietta, GA, May 25, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) proudly announces the 2023-2024 season schedule for its orchestral, choral, jazz, holiday, sensory friendly and youth music education program performances. The season will showcase thrilling melodies and harmonies that will captivate and engage audiences. The opening performance, An Early Grave, on October 28, 2023, […]

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 […]

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 […]