SAVANNAH, GA – DECEMBER 12, 2018 – Today, at a special event at the Lucas Theatre, The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) search committee unveiled the shortlist for the new music director position. Each of the eight candidates will guest conduct a concert during the eleventh season, after which the new music director will be selected...
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Savannah Philharmonic Announces Tenth Anniversary Celebration Gala – January 26, 2019 – An Enchanted Evening
SAVANNAH, GA – December 10, 2018 The Savannah Philharmonic will celebrate their Tenth Anniversary Season with an elegant gala: An Enchanted Evening on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 6:30pm, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, 1 International Drive. To properly celebrate this special, commemorative season, the Savannah Philharmonic is preparing to stage an...
Savannah Philharmonic and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
SAVANNAH, GA – DECEMBER 3, 2018 Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) is thrilled to be recognized for its dedication to music education through their Orchestra Lab Program in partnership with SCCPSS at the Superintendent’s second annual Gala for the Arts. This prestigious event will take place on Friday, December 7, 2018 at The Yamacraw Center for the...
Savannah Philharmonic Welcomes New Directory of Artistic Operations Edward J. Lada
SAVANNAH, GA – November 26, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic will welcome a new Director of Artistic Operations on December 3, 2018. Edward J. Lada, a distinguished arts administrator, will assume the role previously held by Chris Merkle. Lada comes to the Savannah Philharmonic from Wichita Grand Opera, where he served as the President & CEO...
Savannah Philharmonic Unveils Search Process For New Leadership
SAVANNAH, GA – NOVEMBER 15, 2018 – The Board of Directors of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus (SPO) announced their plans to search for a new Music Director to replace Peter Shannon who recently announced his decision to pursue other career opportunities at the end of the tenth season in May of 2019. A...
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus Unveil Plans for Holiday Pops Tradition: December 7-8, 2018
SAVANNAH, GA – November 12, 2018 – This year Coastal Empire music lovers will have three chances to enjoy the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus’s beloved annual Holiday Pops concert. In response to popular demand and following the successful expansion of the program last year, two full shows are slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 7...
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus Announce Return of Ireland’s Finest Tenor – Anthony Kearns – on Saturday November 17, 2018
SAVANNAH, GA – Nov. 5, 2018 – Lovers of vocal performances are eagerly anticipating the return of world-renowned Irish tenor, Anthony Kearns for An Evening with Anthony Kearns, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn Street. Under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor, Peter Shannon,...
Savannah Philharmonic and Greenbriar Children’s Center Bring Music to the Streets
Celli to Perform at Philharmonic in the Streetz SAVANNAH, GA – Oct. 10, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic and Greenbriar Children’s Center are gearing up for “Philharmonic in the Streetz” from 1-4 P.M. on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at Greenbriar Children’s Center, 3709 Hopkins St., Savannah. The event is cele\brating three successful years, and this...
Savannah Philharmonic Expands Integrative Medicine Program to J.C. Lewis Cancer Pavilion Patients
SAVANNAH, GA – October 10, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic announces the expansion of their Integrative Medicine Program to include the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s Candler. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 10, Savannah Philharmonic musicians will perform at the Pavilion every second and fourth Wednesday for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Musicians...
Savannah Philharmonic Unveils its 2018 Picnic in the Park Theme: “Illuminate the Night!”
SAVANNAH, GA – September 12, 2018 –The Savannah Philharmonic, along with the City of Savannah and presenting sponsor Enmarket, will present the annual Picnic in the Park, a night of fantastic music and free family fun for the entire community. Set in historic Forsyth Park, the event is slated for 3 – 9 p.m., Sunday,...
Savannah Philharmonic Hires New Development Director Ahead of Tenth Anniversary Season
SAVANNAH, GA – September 10, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic has hired Leslie Harris to serve as the organization’s new development director. As a cultural, educational and social asset to the city, the organization’s commitment to the community continues to grow and with that comes the need for more friends and fundraising initiatives. Harris has...
Savannah Philharmonic Launches Larsen Spotlight Series – Family and Budget Friendly Live Orchestra Music
September 5, 2018 – Savannah, GA — The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra will introduce audiences to the Larsen Musician Spotlight Series beginning Sunday, September 30. This unique series of seven concerts will feature spectacular performances curated by Philharmonic musicians, and offer guests an exciting and intimate experience into the imagination, expertise and skill found within the...
Savannah Philharmonic to Open Exciting Tenth Season with ‘Fire and Spirit’ Concert
SAVANNAH, GA – Sept. 5, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic will kick off its highly-anticipated 2018-19, Tenth Anniversary Season, with “10 Years in the Making: Fire & Spirit,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St., in downtown Savannah. A pre-concert talk, designed to enhance concert goers’...
Savannah Philharmonic Announces Tenth Anniversary Season Board of Directors and Executive Board Members
SAVANNAH, GA – August 21, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic, gearing up for a commemorative Tenth Anniversary Season, has announced new members to its 2018-19 Board of Directors. The new members will support Savannah Philharmonic Executive Director, Terri O’Neil, and Artistic Director and Conductor, Peter Shannon, in steering the organization into this highly-anticipated celebratory season....
Savannah Philharmonic Announces New Partnership with Enmarket for Tenth Anniversary’s Picnic in the Park
SAVANNAH, GA – July 23, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic announces a new presenting sponsor for Savannah’s largest outdoor cultural event, Picnic in the Park. Enmarket is already a loyal supporter of the Philharmonic and this new partnership will ensure that the tenth anniversary Picnic in the Park will be a truly remarkable highlight of the...
Savannah Philharmonic Launches New Website and Instagram Account for Tenth Anniversary Season
SAVANNAH, GA – June 20, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic has unveiled a dynamic new website ahead of the opening of their Tenth Anniversary Season on September 22. In addition, to expand the organization’s outreach, the Philharmonic has expanded their social media messaging by launching an Instagram marketing campaign to complement their existing Facebook and...
Savannah Philharmonic Brings ‘Philharmonic in The Streetz’ To Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood
The Savannah Philharmonic, Edgemere/Sackville Neighborhood Association and the City of Savannah have teamed up to host “Philharmonic in the Streetz” from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at the proposed neighborhood park site located at the intersection of Cedar St. and DeLesseps Ave. in Savannah. This is the second annual family-friendly event...
Savannah Philharmonic Welcomes New Chorusmaster Matt Caine For 2018-19 Season
SAVANNAH, GA – May 8, 2018 – The Savannah Philharmonic will welcome a new chorusmaster for the 2018-19 season. Dr. Matt Caine, a renowned regional musician, will assume the role previously held by Dr. Monica Harper Dekle. Caine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role in leading the Philharmonic’s all-volunteer chorus...
