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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, […]

Church Street Chronicles – Sign Me Up!

As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, we hope you’ll enjoy the second installment of a new storytelling series in The Score, written by Paige Perkins and told through the voice of our fictional friend, Pert-the GSO’s most enthusiastic (and possibly longest-serving) supporter. With humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Southern charm, Pert will guide readers […]

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 […]

Church Street Chronicles

As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, we’re excited to debut a new storytelling series in The Score, written by Paige Perkins and told through the voice of our fictional friend, Pert-the GSO’s most enthusiastic (and possibly longest-serving) supporter. With humor, heart, and a healthy dose of Southern charm, Pert will guide readers through the […]

Marietta Awards $1.4M in Arts and Tourism Grants

In a recent meeting of the Marietta City Council, annual tourism grants were awarded to local arts and culture organizations, including the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. We are sincerely grateful to the City of Marietta for its continued investment in the cultural life of our community and for recognizing the role the GSO plays in enriching […]

From Song to Symphony: 75 Years of Music, Community, and Marietta Pride

We’re thrilled to announce a special partnership between the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and the Marietta Daily Journal! 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 into the heart of the GSO—highlighting our history, […]