The season will focus on three Music Director finalists who will present impactful concerts – from K-pop to cinematic classics – and will be joined by powerhouse guest performers.
JOHNS CREEK, GA – Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season will spotlight three world-class conductors as they bring their strengths and passion to the podium in hopes of becoming the next Music Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. The season entitled, “Three Maestros, One Podium,” begins on October 5, 2024, and will feature visionary concerts from conductors Henry Cheng, Howard Hsu, and Paul Bhasin. The five-concert season ticket package for “Three Maestros, One Podium” is on sale now, ranging in price from $85-$215. Single tickets range in price from $22-$55. To buy individual concert tickets, purchase season tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit johnscreeksymphony.org or call 678.748.5802.
Throughout the season, the guest conductors will be joined by renowned instrumental and vocal soloists including Britton-René Collins, David Fung, Tom Hooten, Johns Creek Chorale, and Bethany Mamola. Audience members will be invited to complete surveys after each concert, providing invaluable feedback that will help choose the next artistic leader of the JCSO. At the end of the season, the JCSO will announce the new Music Director.
“This season is unlike any season that the JCSO has ever had, and that’s because the season is influenced by not one, but three extraordinary maestros who are hoping to become the next Music Director of the JCSO,” said Linda Brill, Executive Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. “Our audience will play an important role in the selection of our new Music Director, so we invite everyone to attend and make your opinions heard!” she added.
All three guest conductors will present concerts that emphasize the power of human connection, the vibrancy of different music genres, and the impact music has on communities. The concert season lineup is as follows:
- Oct. 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Newtown Park – Classical K-pop – Experience the youthful energy of K-pop music in JCSO’s season premiere concert, Classical K-pop. Led by guest conductor Henry Cheng, this concert will capture vast themes of love and the power of human connection through orchestral arrangements of chart-topping K-pop hits from BTS, PSY, and more.
- Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church – Magnificent Marimba – Enjoy the expressive sounds of the marimba in JCSO’s Magnificent Marimba concert featuring percussionist Britton-René Collins! Led by guest conductor Howard Hsu, this strings-only concert includes an electric performance of Starburst, written by Musical America’s 2023 Composer of the Year Jessie Montgomery, as well as Tchaikovsky’s lush Serenade for Strings.
- Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church – A Kids’ Christmas – Experience the joys of Christmas in this sensory-friendly kids’ Christmas concert. Guest conductor Paul Bhasin will lead the JCSO in family-friendly holiday tunes that are loved across world cultures. This concert will feature Fleetwood Dancers, a special guest narrator, singalongs, and an appearance by Santa Claus to get your whole family in the holiday spirit.
This concert is suitable for individuals with Autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia, other special needs, small children, or anyone just desiring a casual holiday concert experience. The orchestra invites families to bring headphones and other sensory items that may help the concert be more enjoyable for sensitive individuals.
- Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church – Holidays With the JCSO – Bring your family home for the Holidays With the JCSO! Led by guest conductor Paul Bhasin, this concert will shine merry and bright with expressive arrangements of seasonal classics. Featuring guest vocalist Bethany Mamola and the Johns Creek Chorale, this spectacular concert will be a heartwarming experience for the young and young-at-heart. Don’t miss our most popular concert of the year!
- Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church – Heroes Among Us: A Musical Tribute – Led by guest conductor Henry Cheng, Heroes Among Us: A Musical Tribute offers a powerful tribute to the spirit of heroism around the world. Featuring world-class pianist David Fung, the concert includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’clock Shout, composed to honor the sacrifice of frontline workers during COVID.
- March 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church – From Screen to Stage – The sounds of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Mission: Impossible, and more will come to Johns Creek in our concert From Screen to Stage. Experience an evening of cinematic symphony as guest conductor Howard Hsu presents this concert full of pop-culture masterpieces and highlights the relationship between famous classical works and music composed for stage and screen. From John Williams to Tchaikovsky, the musical magic of motion pictures will fill the air!
- May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church – Kaleidoscope of American Music – Guest conductor Paul Bhasin unveils a Kaleidoscope of American Music, where we showcase the depth, complexity, and diversity of our nation’s musical heritage. Featuring LA Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Tom Hooten, this concert will highlight pioneers like George Gershwin and modern voices, including John Williams and Atlanta’s own Michael Kurth. Don’t miss this epic season finale concert!
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ABOUT JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, founded by Music Director J. Wayne Baughman, provides world-class musical enrichment for the community of Johns Creek through concert series performances, as well as additional educational programs and special events each year. Now entering its 18th season, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional symphonic orchestra composed of professional musicians from all over the greater metro Atlanta area. To learn more about Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, please visit https://johnscreeksymphony.org/
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