University Health Care System SY M P H O N Y S E R I E S

Come Together!PERSEVERESaturday, January 8, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

TCHAIKOVSKY Voyevoda, Op. 78LESHNOFF Symphony No. 4 Georgia PremierBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

Maestro Dirk Meyer

Come Together!EXPLORESaturday, February 12, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pmJIJI, GuitarNicholas Bardonnay, Photographer & Multimedia Artist

LISZT Les PreludesRODRIGO Concierto de AranjuezPRICE Colonial DanceDVORAK Symphony No. 7*

*with Westwater Arts visual concerto “Czech Journeys” on a big screen above the orchestra

Come Together!REUNITESaturday, March 26, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

BACEWICZ OvertureBRAHMS Violin Concerto*RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

Geneva Lewis

Co me Together!EMBRACE THE WORLDSaturday, April 23, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pmAbigail Nims, Mezzo-Soprano

MAHLER Symphony No. 3

Come Together!REJUVENATEFriday, November 5, 2021 Miller Theater · 7:30 pmAndrew Tyson, Piano

RESPIGHI Gli Uccelli (The Birds) MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a FaunPOULENC Sinfonietta

Come Together!UNDER THE STARSFriday, October 1, 2021 Miller Theater · 7:30 pmItamar Zorman, Violin

GOLIJOV SidereusBRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1MAZZOLI Sinfonia (for orbiting spheres)MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Itamar Zorman

Andrew Tyson

University Health Care System P O P S ! S E R I E S

TOP OF THE WORLDTHE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERSThursday, February 3, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

Contralto Debbie Taylor - her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely stunning - and a top-notch seven-piece band join the Symphony to perform the most unforgettable ballads and melodic pop songs of all time.

“...three GREAT singers, one FANTASTIC orchestra, - Unforgettable!”

Ron GarrettHall of Fame Broadcaster & Entertainment Consultant

This orchestral performance featuring the music of

Earth Wind & Fire comes to life with impeccable scores

and arrangements by Mariano Longo.

“Tyriq Johnson brought the Fire - Great vocalists, classy presentation,excellent arrangements and charts for the orchestra, Let’s Groove Tonight!”

Dr. Jason Leo CurleyLeo CurleyConductor / Music DirectorThe Utica Symphony Orchestra

“Serpentine Fire -The most exciting & memorable show of our fall cabaret season!”

The Smith CenterLas Vegas, Nevada

“Our audience has trouble staying in their seats when Serpentine Fire takes the stage.”

The Coach House Concert Hall San Juan Capistrano, CA

SERPENTINE FIRETHE MUSIC OF EARTH, WIND & FIREThursday, March 10, 2022Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

Serpentine Fire is comprised of Las Vegas’s best instrumental and vocal talents, including singer Tyriq Johnson. Hear their dynamic and fast-paced journey through the 70s and 80s hits of Earth, Wind & Fire with the Augusta Symphony.

E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIALFILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRAThursday, October 21, 2021 Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial plays on the big screen while the Augusta Symphony performs John Williams’s Academy Award®-winning score live. Experience the magic once more!

©A.M.P.A.S.® ™ & © Universal Studios

FAMILY CONCERTS AT COLUMBIA COUNTY

HALLOWEEN AT THE SYMPHONYSunday, October 24, 2021 at 4:00 pmHardin PAC at Columbia County Library

Celebrate Halloween with frightfully fun music by the Augusta Symphony! Bring the entire family in costume and enjoy spooky classical favorites and thematic film music, including John Williams’s incredible Harry Potter score.

DANCING IN THE STREETTHE MUSIC OF MOTOWNThursday, April 14, 2022 Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

Experience the powerful songs of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder that will have you grooving along as three dynamic singers and the Symphony perform “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl,” “Dancing in the Street,” and more!

BRASS TRANSITTHE MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHICAGOThursday, November 11, 2021 Miller Theater · 7:30 pm

Brass Transit embodies the music of one of the world’s greatest and most successful pop/rock groups of all time, CHICAGO. Hear hits like “Saturday In The Park” and “You’re The Inspiration” in a dazzling performance by Brass Transit’s horns and the Augusta Symphony.

2021 - 2022 SEASON2021 - 2022 SEASONDirk Meyer, Music Director

Come Together!

*Geneva Lewis will play the same Stradivarius violin that performed the concerto’s world premiere in 1879

HOLIDAY SPECTACULARSunday, December 12, 2021 at 4:00 pmHardin PAC at Columbia County Library

It wouldn’t be the holidays without music! Celebrate the season with the whole family by listening to the Symphony perform Winter Wonderland, The Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, and more.

JIJI