Orchestra Events

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 […]
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.    Featured Artists         […]
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.    Featured Artists         […]
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. Tchaikovsky’s iconic music from the ballet “Swan Lake” adds drama and intrigue, weaving a tale of love […]
09MarchSunday
Chorus, Orchestra

Lux Perpetua: Light of Hope

Time: Sunday, March 9, 20253:00 pm - 5:00 pm / To Be Announced
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.    Featured Artists           […]
22MarchSaturday
Orchestra, Sensory Friendly, Special Event

Sensory-Friendly Concert: Peter and the Wolf

Time: Saturday, March 22, 20252:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Wheeler High School
Tickets are available for $10   PLEASE BE ADVISED: due to the nature of selections of the music on this program, it may be a little louder than previous sensory concerts. The music/theme of the performance is based on suggestions by previous sensory performance attendees. As a precaution, headphones/ear covers should be brought for those […]
22MarchSaturday
Orchestra, Special Event

Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf

Time: Saturday, March 22, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Wheeler High School
Tickets are available for $10   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 […]
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. The beloved ballet music from Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” beautifully captures a wedding ceremony between a husband and a pioneer woman in rural Pennsylvania, evoking the simplicity and serenity of their life. In stark contrast, the world premiere of “Requiem Americano” uses the […]