Countdown to Opening Night

Greenville Symphony to offer
FREE LIVE OUTDOOR BROADCAST
of Opening Concert at Peace Pavilion Sunday, Oct. 6

Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce there will be a free live outdoor broadcast of its highly anticipated opening weekend concert on Sunday, October 6 at the Peace Pavilion at the Peace Center. This special event comes as a symbol of resilience and community spirit in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The free live outdoor broadcast will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, featuring a live feed from the concert inside the Peace Center to an LED screen on the Peace Pavilion. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets to Peace Pavilion at the Peace Center and space will be first come, first served. No registration is necessary. The GSO encourages everyone join in to experience the uplifting power of orchestral music.

The concert will feature Beethoven’s majestic Symphony No. 9 with guest choirs Bob Jones University Chorale, Furman Singers, North Greenville University Concert Choir and soloists Amanda Sheriff, Sara Crigger, Randall Umstead and Adrian Smith under the baton of Music Director Lee Mills. The decision to offer a free live outdoor broadcast aims to bring the uplifting power of music to everyone in the community, especially those affected by the recent hurricane, underscoring the Ninth Symphony’s statement of hope, joy, and unity.

You are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or cushions with you for seating. Individually bottled water is also permitted. Please do not bring umbrellas, coolers, tailgate tents, or any four-legged friends (as much as we love them!). Of course, service animals for guests who have a disability are always welcome for Peace Center performances.

Additionally, ponchos or raincoats are encouraged in the event of showers. If you have questions regarding weather related show information, please call the box office at 864-467-3000 and select option 5 from the menu for up to the minute information.

For more information, please contact: Greenville Symphony Orchestra Phone: (864) 232-0344 Email: info@greenvillesymphony.org Website: www.greenvillesymphony.org.

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Collaboration with Grateful Brew: Autumn Lee's Latte

We’ve partnered with Grateful Brew to celebrate our new Music Director, Lee Mills, and kick off our 77th season with the special “Autumn Lee’s Latte!” This cozy blend of caramel and apples is the perfect way to welcome the fall leaves and Maestro Lee Mills. Stop by Grateful Brew between Friday, September 13, and Sunday, November 3, to enjoy this delicious seasonal drink—plus, $1 from every latte will be donated to the GSO!

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Opening Night: Beethoven’s Ninth and Red-Carpet Experience*

Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00. Music Director Lee Mills arrives on the red carpet at 6:15 pm.
Location: Peace Center
Details: Step into a world of musical brilliance as we unveil our season opener under the baton of the next Music Director of the Greenville Symphony. We join forces with three esteemed local collegiate choruses to present the monumental Ninth Symphony, famous for its “Ode to Joy” melody. This important concert marks a thrilling next chapter for our orchestra, promising an unforgettable evening dedicated to the power of collective harmony.
Pre-Concert Conversation: Free for concert ticketholders, one hour before the performance in Peace Concert Hall: Join Music Director Lee Mills, Executive Director Jessica Satava and special guests for an engaging exploration of the composer’s ideas, musical themes, and history of the music you’re about to hear.

*Tickets required.

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Repeat Performance of Opening Night: Beethoven’s Ninth*

Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Peace Center
Details: Step into a world of musical brilliance as we unveil our season opener under the baton of the next Music Director of the Greenville Symphony. We join forces with three esteemed local collegiate choruses to present the monumental Ninth Symphony, famous for its “Ode to Joy” melody. This important concert marks a thrilling next chapter for our orchestra, promising an unforgettable evening dedicated to the power of collective harmony.
Pre-Concert Conversation: Free for concert ticketholders, one hour before the performance in Peace Concert Hall: Join Music Director Lee Mills, Executive Director Jessica Satava and special guests for an engaging exploration of the composer’s ideas, musical themes, and history of the music you’re about to hear.

*Tickets required.

Tickets for GSO’s opening night, as well as all concerts for the 2024/2025 season, are available at greenvillesymphony.org.

Introducing Lee Mills, Music Director