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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 […]

A Letter from GSO Music Director and Conductor

Dear Friends, Our 74th season concludes Saturday, May 17, with “We the People.” Our final concert will include something extraordinary – a world premiere that’s both deeply personal and powerfully relevant. “Requiem Americano” was born from a time of uncertainty and reflection. Composed over two years following the onset of the pandemic, this work became […]

GSO Spotlight: Bryan Black and Uzee Brown

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus & Uzee Brown Choraliers Embark on UK/Ireland Tour The Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus (founded in 2007, directed by Dr. Bryan Black) and the Uzee Brown Choraliers (founded in 2009, directed by Dr. Uzee Brown) have shared a long and dynamic collaboration—one that has now led them to an exciting UK/Ireland tour […]

Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale Features World Premiere Performance

Music director and Timothy Verville will debut a new original piece The Georgia Symphony Orchestra closes its 74th season on Saturday, May 17, with We the People, featuring the world premiere of “Requiem Americano,” a new original piece by music director and conductor, Timothy Verville.  We the People will delve into various perspectives on American […]

Concert Recap: Suite Treats Delights a Full House!

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Suite Treats concert was a resounding success, filling the hall with an eager audience of all ages. From classical masterpieces to cinematic favorites, the evening’s eclectic program captivated listeners with some of the most beloved orchestral suites of all time.  The program featured stirring selections from Swan Lake, the dramatic intensity of Othello, the enchanting […]

GSO Spotlight: Dr. Julia Bullard

For nearly twenty years, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has been inspiring young people to discover their full potential through creativity and performance. Such a legacy has been made possible, but the leadership of talented and passionate musicians and educators, and our current faculty are no exception!

GSO Spotlight: Barbara Hammond and Susan and Adam Stensland

In the heart of Cobb County, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has been inspiring generations through the power of music. As a family, Barbara Hammond and Susan and Adam Stensland, are deeply rooted in this vibrant history. They offer a unique perspective on the evolution of the GSO, from its early days as the Marietta Music Club to its present role as a cornerstone of culture and connection in the region.

GSO Spotlight: Tetyana Vakhnovska

Having escaped the dangers of war, Ukrainian refugee Tetyana Vakhnovska is grateful for the opportunity to sing in the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s season-ending performance of ‘Beethoven’s Universe.’ Vakhnovska is one of four winners of the GSO’s Beethoven’s 9th national vocal competition. She is a renowned, state-awarded mezzo-soprano who graduated from the National Academy of Music […]