January 2025 Newsletter

Dear Members and Supporters of the Guild,

As we reach the end of another extraordinary year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the collective accomplishments of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and our Guild.

2024 has been a landmark year for us, a year marked by remarkable achievements and artistic triumphs. The sold-out season opener with Beethoven’s 9th symphony was breathtaking, showcasing the immense talent of our new music director Lee Mills and the dedication of each musician to their craft. Let's continue to support and uplift the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, ensuring that the magic of music reaches and inspires many more hearts and minds.

The Guild had some memorable educational meetings, socials, and volunteer projects in 2024, and we love seeing new faces in the group. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this momentum. New projects, collaborations, and performances are already on the horizon, and we are eager to share them with you.

Thank you for being an integral part of this incredible journey. Wishing you all a joyous New Year filled with harmony, health, and happiness.

With deepest gratitude,

Yoshi Kirsch, President

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 2

Once Upon an Orchestra

Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems: Percussion

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 2:00 pm

January 11, 12

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert

Peace Center

Saturday 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm

January 13

Winter Guild Meeting for Members & Guests

Meet a Musician: Chelsea Russell and her Oboe

Chelsea played professionally for many years and will explain why this notoriously difficult instrument is such a challenge. Please join us!

Steinway Performance Center, 743 Congaree Rd.

10:00 - 11:00 am

RSVP HERE or call 864-434-5038

January 18

Lollipops: There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds -

Percussion and Double Bass

Hughes Main Library: 10:00 - 10:30 am 

Jean Smith Library, Greer: 11:30 am - 12 noon 

January 22

Pop-Up: M. Judson Booksellers

Flute and Harp, Caroline and John Wickey

130 S. Main St., Greenville, 5:30 pm

January 24

Dinner for Orchestra: Peace Center 3

January 25, 26

Peace Center 3: Edvard Tchivzhel Conducts Tchaikovsky 4

Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm

Free pre-concert talks an hour before each performance.

RECENT EVENTS

Our 2024 Holiday Party was fun and festive! Thanks to Theresa and Eileen for organizing, the Sigal Museum for hosting, and Tom Strange for his wonderful holiday music.

INVITATION

A Memorial Reception to honor Dr. Donald Beckie will be held on  Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington Street, Greenville.