Press Releases
Summerville Orchestra to raise a powerful voice with “Voices of Destiny” on Feb. 9 & 10
Powerful! Vigorous! Dynamic! describes the Summerville Orchestra’s (S.O.) upcoming subscription series concert “Voices of Destiny,” a program that will bring to life the powerful voices of Verdi, Sibelius and includes selections from Disney’s popular Aladdin. The Overture to Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi grows into an intense brass fanfare with stirring crescendos. The famous chorus “Va, […]
Summerville Orchestra begins 20th season riding wave of success
Twenty years ago, a group of 15 friends with varying degrees of talent came together to play classical music for the pure pleasure of it. Little did they know that their humble group would endure and grow to the vibrant 75-member orchestra it is today, playing world premieres, commissioning new compositions, featuring world-class soloists and […]
Summerville Orchestra – A Community Performing for Community
The Summerville Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra in South Carolina, offering diverse musical experiences and educational programs. Wojciech Milewski, Music Director, talks with Fox 24 about upcoming performances.
Summerville Orchestra kicks off its new season “A Platinum Jubilee”
The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) celebrates its 20th season this year with a lineup of both well-loved classics and contemporary works. The concerts’ focus is celebration, in keeping with S.O.’s Platinum Jubilee. “Each concert is completely unique and a celebration of different instruments and musicians,” said Music Director Wojciech Milewski. “I’m excited for Summerville audiences to […]
Up, Up and Away with the Summerville Orchestra at their Fourth Subscription Series Concert
It’s not hard to stand in the middle of Summerville and see three churches all within one block of each other. This makes it easy to say that religion has served as inspiration for much of the Summerville community and is playing a big part in this upcoming concert for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) titled […]
Set Your Sails for Summerville Orchestra Junior and Youth Philharmonic’s First Concert
The Summerville Orchestra Junior Philharmonic and Youth Philharmonic will perform their first concert at Fort Dorchester High School on February 18th at 3 pm. The concert, Sounds of the Seafarers, will include a mariner theme and features “Song of the Sea Mariner” and “Viking” by Soon Hee Newbold, as well as a “Pirates of the Caribbean” […]
Principal Oboist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra to Perform with the Summerville Orchestra
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Cassie Pilgrim, the principal oboist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will join the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) on Feb. 10 and 11, playing Oboe Concerto in E-flat Major by 19th-century composer Vincenzo Bellini. Pilgrim, an established oboist, who played with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra before joining The Saint […]
The many talents of Lillian Garcia
Written by Vincent Harris with Charleston City Paper. Dated November 23, 2022 Percussionist Lillian Garcia loves playing some of classical music’s most memorable pieces: Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy” or Bizet’s “Carmen.” These are pieces she’s played for decades, and she still finds new things to enjoy about them when she plays […]
Summerville Orchestra to Perform Holiday Showcase on December 10th
Take a musical journey on the Polar Express with the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) on Saturday, December 10th, as part of their holiday showcase, featuring the full orchestra, a 100-voice choir, handbells, and familiar holiday classics. The matinee performance begins at 3:30 pm with a new twist – the lobby of the Summers Corner Performing Arts […]
Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic debuts with S.O. as part of an interactive arts experience
Published November 19, 2022. Press Release “A Salute to Young Artists,” the second of five subscription series concerts of the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.), debuted the new S.O. Youth Philharmonic as part of two evenings of immersive, interactive experiences last weekend. To the 75-member orchestra under the baton of Music Director Wojciech Milewski, add the energy […]
Summerville Orchestra collaborates with DD2 and more, Nov. 11 & 12
Summerville Orchestra collaborates with DD2 and more, Nov. 11 & 12 SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Music! Dance! Visual art! The Summerville Orchestra will celebrate “A Salute to Young Artists” on Nov. 11 & 12, featuring the winner of the S.O. concerto competition, the Classical Ballet Centre, and artwork by area students. Also, on the program […]
S.O. names its first youth philharmonic director, education coordinator.
Summerville Orchestra names its first youth philharmonic director, education coordinator SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) is thrilled to announce DeAnndra Glenn as the inaugural director and education coordinator for the new Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmonic (S.O. Youth Philharmonic) and education program. Glenn brings a wealth of teaching and performing experience to the […]
SOJazzy to perform on Third Thursday during Sweetest Week
SOJazzy to perform on Third Thursday during Sweetest Week SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The jazz will be sweet as ever in Summerville on Thursday, Sept. 15, when Summerville Orchestra’s (S.O.) jazz ensemble, SOJazzy, performs a free concert during the “Sweetest Week Ever” in front of City Hall on the south side of Hutchinson Square. […]
New free “arts-mersive” experience in partnership with Public Works Arts Center
Summerville Orchestra launches new free “arts-mersive” experience in partnership with Public Works Arts Center SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Some things just play well together – like wine and cheese, baseball and hotdogs, and music and art. By popular demand, that last combination – music and art – is coming together in a new series featuring the […]
Summerville Orchestra to Launch Youth Orchestra and Education Program with $20,000 grant from the SC Arts Commission
The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) has received a two-year, $20,000 award from the South Carolina Arts Commission to launch a youth orchestra and education program in September in collaboration with tri-county schools. The three-part initiative includes a youth orchestra for intermediate students, elementary and middle school outreach and a mentorship program for middle and high school […]
Summerville Orchestra String Quartet, Flowertown Players to present Harry Potter Birthday Tribute Concert
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Summerville will be the scene of a birthday celebration for Harry Potter, featuring favorites from the Harry Potter soundtrack played by the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) String Quartet with readings by the Flowertown Players. To be held on Sun., July 31, at 7 p.m. at the 200-seat James F. Dean Theatre in Summerville, […]
Summerville Orchestra Woodwind Quintet to Perform in Summerton on July 9th
The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) Woodwind Quintet will perform on Saturday, July 9, at 1 pm in Charles Allen Ridgeway Park, the town square in Summerton, S.C. Following the hour-long concert by the S.O. quintet, the public will have the opportunity to perform instrumental, vocal or other acts or jams at an open mic that will […]
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Summerville Orchestra Presents 'Voices of Destiny'