“Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.” — Aretha Franklin

I’m so glad you are here. 

We open the season with an “ode to joy!” We present Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 joined by the choirs of Bob Jones, Furman, and North Greenville Universities. This collaboration underscores the importance of these programs and others like them to the musical eco-system that makes the Greenville Symphony the excellent ensemble it is, and perfectly illustrates the unifying message of the piece itself.  It’s especially joyful to see the excitement and promise of the young musicians onstage who might someday be the leaders of our arts community.

Speaking of joy, I’m OVERjoyed to welcome my partner, the 6th Music Director of the Greenville Symphony, Lee Mills. His energy is contagious and I’m enthusiastic about our work together as we plan more innovative and exciting experiences for our community. 

Each program this season is designed to take well-loved works and make them newly joyful for you—our collaboration with acclaimed actor Mimi Wyche and writer/director Mark Waldrop to create a Carolina-centered narrative for Peter and the Wolf is a great example!  Holiday at Peace highlights local excellence with the choir of Long Branch Baptist Church, Siri Howard, International Ballet and a corps of tap dancers we chose in a public dance call! Get excited for our third in our sold-out series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and stay tuned for more movie announcements!  As we expand the symphony’s footprint in the county, we’ve begun two new series: Music at Hotel Hartness and Music in the Grey Loft: two distinctly different ways to experience our principal musicians and their artistry up close!  And thanks to you, we’re offering the gift of more free performances than ever before through our education programs and Pop-Up Music!

You have made all this possible with your presence and generosity. Thank you. Your investment in the value we bring to this region makes it possible for us to continue to expand our programs and grow. 

Enjoy the music!

With gratitude,

Jessica Satava, Executive Director
Greenville Symphony