Our first Asheville Symphony Guild Program of the new season takes place on Thursday, September 13 at 10 a.m. and features an interview with Asheville Symphony Executive Director David Whitehill and Music Director Darko Butorac. Listen in as Executive Director David Whitehill takes on the role of news correspondent as he interviews our NEW conductor, […]
Join us on Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m. for an Asheville Symphony Guild Program all about the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Come hear about our amazing Youth Orchestra! ASYO Music Director Emily Schaad and General Manager Brian Garland will discuss their experiences working with and conducting the student musicians of the Youth Orchestra. Learn […]
Join us on Thursday, January 17th at 10 a.m. for an Asheville Symphony Guild Program about what goes into marketing the Asheville Symphony. From setting each season’s look, to video and photo shoots with the Maestro, to managing the symphony’s social media presence — learn about all the methods being used to spread the word […]
Dr. Melodie Galloway will give a presentation on the craft of musical conducting, both instrumental and choral, using contemporary examples and techniques. The role women have historically played in the industry will also be discussed, including the work of Nadia Boulanger and Baltimore Symphony’s Marin Alsop. Bio: Melodie Galloway holds a Master’s degree from Florida […]
Darko on Conducting an Orchestra
“The Cello Speaks” Franklin Keel introduces us to his instrument.
It’s always time to celebrate the rich culture of our traditional and beautiful Appalachian music. Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth are performing on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville. Laura has won glowing reviews wherever she appears and is blessed with an […]
Come join us for a special Symphony Guild program to be held on Thursday, February 10 at 1:00 PM. Designed to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the February 12 Masterworks concert by the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, our speaker will focus on 20th century American music composed by the African-American musicians who had such an […]
We are so pleased to feature Mark Clodfelter, Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Trumpet, for our March 17th Guild Program in the ASO Conference Room, 10:00AM. Mark will talk about the trumpet and its place in orchestral music and specifically in the Saturday concert. We will also be treated to a sample of his musical talent. […]
We are so fortunate to welcome Jenny Kozoroz to the Asheville Symphony Guild! Jenny performs with the Asheville Symphony, serves on the faculty of Brevard College, and is the Program Director at the Brevard Music Center. Jenny began playing at the age of 4 and completed her high school studies at the Interlochen Arts Academy. […]
YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH US! Country Club of Asheville 170 Windsor Road Tickets must be purchased by May 1st.
You don’t want to miss the last Guild program of the year. Our own Darko Butorac will present a preview of the 2022-2023 season. This is also an Amadeus Festival year, with special events and guest performers. Come join your Guild friends, meet with our gifted musical director, and get a sneak peek on the […]
We are so fortunate to present Jason Posnock as our speaker at the October 20 Guild program. We know Jason as the concertmaster of the Asheville Symphony, and it will be a pleasure to meet with him and enjoy his artistry and skill on the violin in a smaller setting. Join us on Thursday, October […]
You don’t want to miss this discussion by Evan Baker, November 17th, 10:00am, ASO Conference Room. As a scholar specializing in the history of opera, he is the perfect speaker when the ASO will perform “Night at the Opera” on Saturday evening. Evan Baker (PhD, 1993, New York University) is an independent scholar specializing in the history […]