Welcome to the edge of your seat. You’ll be transported to another time with Tchaikovsky’s revolutionary fifth symphony. Known for his timeless and well-loved melodies from works like Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, you’ll see why Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are some of the most performed around the world. One of the most sublime themes in film music, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, is brought to life on our stage by our fabulous principal oboist, Torrence Welch.

MUSIC

Ennio Morricone: “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The Mission

Sibelius: Finlandia

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Torrence Welch, oboe

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

No, we’re not talking about the Alicia Keys song or Katniss Everdeen. These women composers may have been overlooked in their time, but their music is equally beautiful and masterfully written as any of their male counterparts. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas. Once the head of music at what is now Clark Atlanta University, Florence Price wrote a stunning violin concerto, which you’ll hear performed by Atlanta Opera violinist (formerly of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Helen Kim.

MUSIC

Augusta Read Thomas: Sunburst

Florence Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, Gaelic

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Helen Kim, violin

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

There's nothing like home for the holidays. Join your hometown orchestra, the Alpharetta Symphony, for an evening of some of your favorite holiday music wrapped neatly in a bow. There's something for everyone - themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and even a classical hit or two. Joined by the chorus from Alpharetta Methodist Church, the Alpharetta Symphony will make you feel like you're next to a roaring fire, hot chocolate in hand.

MUSIC

Tchaikovsky: "Pas de deux" from The Nutcracker

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Tchaikovsky: "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Polar Express

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Handel: "Hallelujah" from Messiah

Adolph Charles Adam: 0 Holy Night Leroy Anderson: Christmas Festival

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Chorus of the Alpharetta Methodist Church

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

The Alpharetta Symphony Horn section talks Schuman "Konzertstück" and enghlish horn expert Alex Fricker discusses Jennifer Higdon's 25 year old composition "Blue Cathedral". Don't miss the concert, November 3, 8pm, at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church: www.alpharettasymphony.org.

It all starts with the most famous four notes in all of music. This incredible symphony by Beethoven, one of the true masters of classical music has been heard in movies, documentaries, and commercials for decades. You’ll leave this concert singing that familiar tune! Also featured in this concert is Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral, an ethereal and heart-wrenching piece that almost guarantees goosebumps, and Robert Schumann’s Konzertstücke, a shining showcase for the glorious sounds of four French horns.

MUSIC

Jennifer Higdon: Blue Cathedral

Robert Schumann: Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Jonathan Shaw, horn

Tyler Smith, horn

Jake Wadsworth, horn

Cal Hughes, horn

Alpharetta Symphony 

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.

MUSIC

George Gershwin:

• American in Paris
• I Got Rhythm
• Strike Up the Band
• Selections from Porgy and Bess
• Embraceable You
• Lullaby
• ”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay
• ”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance
• Rhapsody in Blue

PERFORMERS

• Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor
• Mac Frampton, piano
• Tiffany Uzoije, soprano
• Raphael Fleuristal, baritone
• Alpharetta Symphony

www.alpharettasymphony.org

Even after 100 years, you’ll know it from the first slide of the clarinet. George Gershwin is one of America’s best-known composers, with the sounds to back it up. Works like Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and An American in Paris all contain tunes that almost everyone will instantly recognize. Joining the Alpharetta Symphony for this evening of jazzy jams will be dynamo pianist Mac Frampton and two talented vocal soloists.

MUSIC

George Gershwin:

American in Paris

I Got Rhythm

Strike Up the Band

Selections from Porgy and Bess

Lullaby

”Someone to Watch Over Me” from Oh, Kay

”Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” from Shall We Dance

Rhapsody in Blue

PERFORMERS

Dr. Grant Gilman, conductor

Mac Frampton, piano

Tiffany Uzoije, soprano

Raphael Fleuristal, baritone

Alpharetta Symphony

http://www.alpharettasymphony.org