The Savannah Philharmonic (SavPhil) announces the launch of the Phil the Neighborhood series, featuring SavPhil musicians and local guest artists, including performances by the Savannah Jazz Festival, the Savannah VOICE Festival, and celebrated Delta Blues artist Anthony “Big A” Sherrod of Clarksdale, Mississippi. The SavPhil is excited to partner with eight Savannah neighborhoods to present this concert series throughout three consecutive weekends. Each concert will offer a free hour of music and is open to the public.
“The Savannah Philharmonic’s new Phil the Neighborhood series builds upon the vision of the 2022-23 season, which is centered on bringing more Savannah residents and families together through music, including concert experiences in their own neighborhoods and parks throughout the region. From jazz and vocal standards to contemporary hits and the blues, this new series elevates the talent of SavPhil and local musicians through partnerships with the Savannah Jazz Festival and Savannah VOICE Festival, ensuring that there is something for everyone’s musical tastes to enjoy in their own neighborhoods. It is an honor to partner with eight communities and neighborhood associations, arts organizations and artists to launch this inspiring new series this season,” said Amy Williams, executive director of the Savannah Philharmonic.
The Phil the Neighborhood concert series is part of a full 2022-2023 season for the SavPhil that includes a renewed and more accessible approach to programming, partnerships, and subscription packages with a goal to provide something for everyone to enjoy. The SavPhil Orchestra and Chorus will perform seven concerts as part of the main 2022-23 season, including six at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, as well as a performance at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.
The Phil the Neighborhood series will launch on Friday, September 16, 2022 with performances presented by the Savannah Jazz Festival. Guest Artists Ricardo Ochoa (violin), Eric Jones (piano), Mark Chesanow (double bass), Robert Britton Saunders (percussion), and Bill Smith (guitar) will perform as ensembles in evening concerts at Isle of Hope Marina and Windsor Forest, followed by a Sunday afternoon concert in Kensington Park.
The SavPhil will present guests from the Savannah VOICE Festival throughout the second weekend of the series. Guest artists Chad Sonka (baritone), Jessica Fishenfeld (soprano), David Song (violin), and Michael Braz (piano) will perform a variety of musical selections from different genres and generations at Hull Park and the Savannah Yacht Club (open to members of the Yacht Club).
Phil the Neighborhood’s third and final weekend of concerts features a soulful ensemble, including Delta blues artist and guitarist Anthony “Big A” Sherrod, Emory Clements (double bass), and Vuk Pavlovic (percussion). The trio will perform evening concerts at Tanger Outlets and Fairview Oaks, followed by a Sunday afternoon concert at the Habersham YMCA.
Details about each presentation may be found on our events page.
Media Contacts:
Amy Williams | Executive Director | Savannah Philharmonic
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Jamie Coffey | Director of External Communications | Savannah Philharmonic
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