Athens Symphony Orchestra

This article is about the orchestra in the U. S. state of Georgia. For for the orchestra in Greece, see Athens State Orchestra.

The Athens Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra based in Athens, Georgia, United States. The orchestra was formed in 1978. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The first conductor was Albert Ligotti and performances began on April 28, 1979, at Clarke Central High School's Mell Auditorium. Its current home is the Classic Center, where rehearsals are in the Ligotti Room. The orchestra's offerings include a fall, spring, Christmas and pops concerts. ^[3] The current conductor is Brad Maffett. Susan Dinwiddie served first as Assistant and then Associate Conductor from May, 1997, to September, 2012. She then was conductor from 2012 to 2022.

The Athens Symphony has a governing board consisting of 17 business and community leaders, who serve as elected directors and officers. The governing board ensures the symphony operates sustainably and soundly (on financial terms). as a financially sound, regarding the symphony as a volunteer community asset.

References

1. Gallant, Andre. "Athens Symphony Orchestra announces winter concert". onlineathens.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
2. "Athens Symphony Orchestra". eventfinda.sg. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
3. "Athens Symphony". www.visitathensga.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

External links

• Official website
• The Athens Symphony collection at the University of Georgia libraries.