Welcome to the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO)

May 29, 2009 Cobb County, GA - It's almost here! Summer! When the Cobb Symphony heads outside to offer an ideal summer experience. From the moment picnic baskets crack open to the final punctuation of dazzling fireworks in the starry skies...and in-between the best part of all, breathtaking music!

Highlights include the music of John Phillips Sousa, John Williams; a Rodgers and Hammerstein Salute; the awe-inspiring Star Wars Revenge of the Sith; The Armed Forces Salute celebrating the service of our nations military; and everyone's favorite Tchaikovsky's spectacular 1812 Overture complete with fireworks!

April 17, 2009 Cobb County, GA - The Cobb Symphony Orchestra launches a significant and celebratory season in 2009-2010: a very personal, milestone year for the organization as a whole. The Cobb Symphony Orchestra begins this next chapter with the Symphony surrounded by artists with whom the CSO has developed close relationships and programming that features music with deep meaning. The season, which also reflects the CSO's vision for the future, includes inventive, forward-thinking projects. These include the launch of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra Chamber Singers and a Composer's Concert featuring entirely new works written by local composers Robert Cronin (featuring Christina Smith, flute) and Jennifer Mitchell, coupled with everyone's favorite, Copland's Appalachian Spring.

September 30, 2008 - MW #2 CSO welcomes guest conductor Bridget Reischl in performance of Mozart, Golijov and Tchaikovksy at the national recognized Bobbie Bailey performing arts center (KSU). Critically acclaimed and former CSO principal oboe, Robin Johnson, joins the CSO in a performance of Mozart’s oboe concerto. Features Bridget Reischl (conductor).

September 29, 2008 - CSO Jazz and Artistic Director Sam Skelton announce the kick-off to the 2008-2009 CSO JAZZ season! Sam Skelton and the CSO Jazz Big Band will take center stage that will feature the musical diversity of CSO Jazz!

September 25, 2008 - The Cobb Symphony Orchestra and WellStar Health System will host a benefit concert to support the WellStar Foundation.

August 25, 2008 - The Kennesaw State University College of the Arts held the annual Flourish Awards at the First Annual Flourish Luncheon on Aug. 26, at 11:30 a.m. at The Cobb Galleria Centre. The awards will be presented to Georgia Shakespeare founder Richard Garner, Addison Elementary School art teacher Jayne Hebert, Smyrna philanthropists Bob and Elaine Feldberg, and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra.

August 14, 2008 - Cobb Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Michael Alexander announce the kick-off to the 2008-2009 Symphony Season. On Saturday, September 13 at 8 pm and Sunday, September 14, at 3 pm, Ghindin joins Music Director Michael Alexander and the Cobb Symphony for a performance of Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, one of the world's most-beloved concertos for piano. The program also features Holst's The Planets, featuring the Women of the Cobb Symphony Chorus, and a performance of Michael Daugherty's Red Cape Tango. For more information, call the Cobb Symphony box office at (770) 429-7016, or visit www.cobbsymphony.org.

August 14, 2008 - Experience the rich culture of chamber music enhanced by lively songs, energetic dance, engaging narrative and creative demonstrations as the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents Musical Tales - the CSO's musical retelling of timeless tales like Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet and Sleeping Beauty. This event marks the season kick-off of the CSO 2008-09 Super Saturdays Tiny Tots concerts and will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, at the Murray Arts Center of the Mt. Paran Christian School, in Kennesaw, GA.

July 22, 2008 - The Georgia Ballet and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra announced today their collaboration for the production, LIVE, scheduled for March 28-29, 2009. This is the first time the two Cobb arts groups have partnered together for a production. Four works will be performed, including a world premiere choreography by Janusz Mazon.

July 15, 2008 - The arts community in Cobb is once again announcing a collaboration, this time between The Georgia Ballet and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. The ballet and symphony announced Monday that they will partner, for the first time, for the production of LIVE! on March 28 and 29 at the Cobb Civic Center. "The arts in Cobb County are such a vital part of the county," said Brian Hermanson, executive director of Cobb Symphony Orchestra. "This partnership is a natural fit and a perfect example of the arts working together for the community. Having both groups together only enhances everyone's experience."

Hermanson said the two professional art groups having been wanting to partner for some time. He said the partnerships opens the door into "such a rich musical world," with hopes for many more collaborations in the future.

April 15, 2008 - Experience the rich culture of chamber music enhanced by lively songs, energetic dance, engaging narrative and creative demonstrations as the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents the timeless classic “Peter and the Wolf.”

April 8, 2008 - The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the 2008-2009 season. The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to wind, brass, percussion and string students, high school and younger, interested in performing great music! For more information visit http://www.georgiayouthsymphony.org or call (770) 429 – 7016.

April 7, 2008 - Join the Cobb Symphony Orchestra and the CSO Chorus for a spectacular season finale with the triumphant sounds of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and African-American Symphony by William Grant Still. The CSO will present “Freedom’s Song,” the fourth Masterworks Concert of the 2007-08 season, on April 19 and 20, 2008.

March 1, 2008 - Whether it's hot, smooth, or New Orleans-themed jazz, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra’s new “CSO JAZZ!” band has it all! Relive the swinging days of big band music as a whole new team of jazz giants, under the direction of Sam Skelton, delivers a smokin' hot evening of sizzle and soul in this memorable concert experience on Saturday, March 15 at the Murray Arts Center in Kennesaw.

March 1, 2008 - Think St. Patrick’s Day is only for the Irish? Think again as lyrical melodies and percussive grooves from many traditions weave into a potent blend of music with a unique St. Patrick’s twist. The Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present the second in its series of three Super Saturdays “Tiny Tots” concerts on March 15 at the Murray Arts Center in Kennesaw. “Imaginary Homeland” will take audiences of all ages on a musical journey through Ireland and beyond in this special holiday event.

February 2, 2008 - Composer and guest artist Jing Wang will join the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in the world premiere of Rhapsody No.1 for Erhu and Orchestra. This unique performance headlines the symphony’s third Masterworks Concert of the 2007-08 season on February 23 and 24.

November 12, 2007 - The Cobb Symphony Launches SEND-A-SENIOR TO THE SYMPHONY. The idea of this program is to allow senior citizens, who normally could not afford to attend one of our concerts, the chance to attend for free. This is done specifically through the generous donations of area businesses like your own.

October 7, 2007 - On Sunday, October 7, 2007, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra announced its Young Artists Competition with a first place cash award of $1,000 and a performance with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. A second place prize of $500 and a third place prize of $325 will also be awarded. The Competition is open to all students 21 years and younger in piano, strings, winds, brass, percussion or voice.

October 3, 2007 - The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra presents its season kick off November 4, 2007 at Kennesaw State University. The Youth Orchestra, now in its second season, survived amidst the chaos of the Dozier Centre, something that would have normally been the end to organizations. It continues to vibrantly thrive and is a cornerstone organization in the greater metro area. The 200+ members involved in the program come from 10 counties, over 60 schools (public, private and home) and range in age from 8 to 18.

October 3, 2007 - The Cobb Symphony continues its 2007-08 Master Works Series in November by welcoming an old friend—acclaimed pianist Russian piano sensation, Marina Lomazov. On Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 pm and Sunday, November 11, at 3 pm, Lomazov joins Music Director Michael Alexander and the Cobb Symphony for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, one of the world’s most-beloved concertos for piano. The program also features Haydn’s Symphony No.45, commonly nicknamed the “Farewell Symphony” and a performance of Arthur Honneger’s Pacific 231.

September 24, 2007 - The music of the movies comes to life this October, as the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “A Night at the Movies” on October 13 and 14. Audiences will delight to a multi-media experience that features music and images from The Sound of Music, Fantasia, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

August 14, 2007 - Soar above and beyond your imagination with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO) this season on a musical journey that includes classical, jazz, new-age, pops, and more. Discover new artists, be introduced to exotic instruments, find a love and passion you never knew existed. Get to know the symphony's energetic and passionate conductor, delight in its professional musicians, and be captivated time and time again with entertaining concerts that stretch across musical styles and appeal to every generation.