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>	A Gospel Mass April 24, 2010 • 4 PM @ Zion Baptist Church (165 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA) This Third Annual event at the historic Zion Baptist Church will feature the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Zion Baptist Church Choir Michael Alexander, conductor Oral Moses, Narrator Leah McRath, soprano Ray Kim, cello - 2010 Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Concerto Competition Winner Schoenberg: Survivor from Warsaw Ray: A Gospel Mass Elgar: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Verdi: Ritorna, vincitor Verdi: O, patria mia Spirituals: TBA

	Inextinguishable April 10, 2010 • 8 PM April 11, 2010 • 3 PM Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun remains one of the most beautiful and popular pieces of music – period! Coupled with the ever elegant pianist, Esther Budiardjo, this concert will capture your heart and mind for seasons to come! Michael Alexander, conductor Esther Budiardjo, piano Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major Nielsen: Symphony No.4, "Inextinguishable"

	CSO Jazz! April 3 • 8 PM • Earl Smith Strand Theatre Now in its third year, the CSO Jazz! sensation continues to impress! Join us at the newly renovated Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square for a performance you're sure to enjoy.
	Celebrating 60 years of Innovation and Artistic Excellence - a Dinner March 20, 2010 • 7 PM @ The home of Jim Glover In honor of the organization's 60th anniversary, we are asking you to join us in raising $60,000. Our musicians, staff and Board of Directors and Advisers are determined to transcend these challenging times and you can play a part. We are asking you to invest in this effort and attend this $250 per person event hosted by Jim Glover featuring his exceptional cooking and an assortment of tailored wines to help us achieve our 60 for 60 campaign. You will be adding yourself to a growing population of Atlantans who choose to have a musical entity dedicated to bringing great music, community service and education in their backyard.
	Carousel March 13, 2010 • 8 PM March 14, 2010 • 3 PM Lauded as one of the best musicals of the 20th Century, the Georgia Symphony and Chorus present Carousel in an un-staged production. The show includes the hit musical numbers If I Loved You, June Is Bustin' Out All Over, and You'll Never Walk Alone. John Concklin, Associate Conductor Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Rodgers and Hammerstein: Carousel
	Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus February 28, 2010 • 3:00 PM Camerata Winds, Philharmonia Winds, Philharmonia February 28, 2010 • 5:30 PM Chorus, Sinfonia, Jazz February 28, 2010 • 7:30 PM Percussion Ensemble, Camerata, Symphony @ Bailey Performing Arts Center, KSU Gifted and talented musicians from all across Georgia, ranging in age from elementary to high school, come together to celebrate music. Two world premieres by composer Brett Bawcum, in addition to an appearance by pianist Judy Cole.
	Noteworthy 5K Run/Walk February 20, 2010 • 8:30 AM Marietta High School Finally a race for people of note! Come join us for the inaugural benefit run for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Doesn’t matter if you’re run allegro or walk andante, you won’t fall flat. Your tempo will be welcome and you will be one of our key participants to help support Cobb’s finest musical organization in this signature event.
	Unmistakably Cobb! February 13, 2010 • 8 PM February 14, 2010 • 3 PM Virtuoso percussionist John Lawless takes over the stage (literally!) as soloist in Schwanter’s explosive Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra. Balance out the evening with the lyrical string and wind solos featured in Sibelius’ First Symphony. Michael Alexander, conductor John Lawless, percussion Rossini: Overture to La Gazza Ladra Schwantner: Concerto for Percussion Sibelius: Symphony No.1
	CSO Jazz! January 22 • 8 PM • Earl Smith Strand Theatre January 23 • 8 PM • Earl Smith Strand Theatre Now in its third year, the CSO Jazz! sensation continues to impress! Join us at the newly renovated Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square for a performance you're sure to enjoy
	Copland's Appalachian Spring January 9, 2010 • 8 PM Get this first opportunity to see the CSO take on an entirely new dimension! Featuring two world premiere performances, this one-time only concert will have you talking for weeks to come! Michael Alexander, conductor Cristina Smith, flute Rob Cronin, composer Jen Mitchell, composer Copland: Appalachian Spring Cronin: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Mitchell: The Pond
	The Irish Tenors: Christmas 2009 With the Georgia Symphony Orchestra December 13, 2009 • 8 PM Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Since they first joined forces in 1998, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe with new life. Moreover, they've proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material, with such songs as "My Heart Will Go On" (from Titanic), "Fairytale Of New York" (previously recorded by Kirsty McColl and The Pogues) and even Jimmy Kennedy's "South Of The Border – Down Mexico Way"). These songs live comfortably in their repertoire alongside "Danny Boy," "My Wild Irish Rose" and "Fields Of Athenry."
	Holiday Pops! Dec 5, 2009 • 3:00 PM • Murray Arts Center Dec 5, 2009 • 7:00 PM • Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Celebrate the season with family and friends while enjoying holiday favorites featuring the Georgia Symphony and Georgia Symphony Chorus. Michael Alexander, conductor Bryan Black, Chorus director John Morgan, baritone Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Vaughn Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols Anderson: Sleigh Ride Prokofiev: Troika, Lt. Kije Traditional: Christmas Sing-a-long
	Georgia Symphony Chamber Singers November 7, 2009 • 8 PM Heralded as one of the finest up and coming choral directors in the southeast, Bryan Black takes a select group of singers from the Georgia Symphony Chorus and pushes them to the limit. These concerts will feature some of the finest voices in the area! A concert you don’t want to miss! Bryan Black, director Elonia Varfi, violin Brahms: Liebeslider Walzer, Op.52 Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs Berlin: Puttin' on the Ritz Berlin: Blue Skies Rodgers & Hart: My Funny Valentine Porter: Begin the Beguine Waller: Ain't Misbehavin'
	Mahler's Magnificent Second October 17, 2009 • 8 PM • Kennesaw State Univ October 18, 2009 • 3 PM • Kennesaw State Univ Mahler’s Second Symphony, known as the Resurrection Symphony, is one of his most popular and successful works! Experience the raw energy of this magnificent work brought to life by the powers of Jana Young, Magdalana Wor and the Georgia Symphony Chorus! Michael Alexander, conductor Bryan Black, chorus director Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Jana Young, soprano Magdalena Wor, mezzo Soprano Mahler: Symphony No.2, "Resurrection"
	The Force of Destiny September 12, 2009 • 8 PM September 13, 2009 • 3 PM Join the CSO as we kick off the season with a force unlike anything you have heard before! Verdi’s triumphant Overture combined with the soulful sounds of Adam Kirkpatrick will send you head-over-heels into the 09-10 season! Michael Alexander, conductor Adam Kirkpatrick, tenor Verdi: Overture to The Force of Destiny Adams: The Wound Dresser Beach: Symphony No.2, 'Gaelic"
	Super Saturday's at the MAC Introduce your child to the exciting world of the arts with incredible artists featured in highly interactive, visually stimulating and refreshingly innovative live performances presented in partnership with Miss LaLa's Community Arts Centre. Sat. September 12, 2009 Musical Folk Tales Concert performed by My Michelle Productions presented by the CSO in partnership with Miss LaLa's Community Arts Centre